Courses

Continuous learning and professional development through specialized courses and certifications

OpenAI API: Building Assistants

I've learned to build AI-powered assistants using the OpenAI API, expanding my skills in creating practical applications. These assistants use language models to assist with tasks like text generation, conversations, or answering questions. By working with the completion and chat APIs, I've gained experience in crafting dynamic, responsive assistants that can generate text, help users in real-time, and perform specific tasks based on prompts. I'm excited to apply this knowledge to real-world projects and see how AI can enhance productivity and creativity across various applications.

Practical GitHub Actions

I've learned to create and publish GitHub Actions effectively, using Docker and GitHub Codespaces for deployment. This has given me a strong foundation in automating workflows and managing deployments in a streamlined and efficient way. By leveraging Docker's containerization and the convenience of GitHub Codespaces, I've been able to create smooth development and deployment processes. Now, I'm eager to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios, testing it under real conditions and optimizing workflows further. I'm excited to see how these skills will enhance productivity and help solve practical challenges in real projects across different environments.

Here is the published GitHub Action from the above course.

Practical GitHub Project Management and Collaboration

I have developed skills in creating new projects on GitHub, including setting up tasks and views. I have learned how to apply filters to manage tasks more efficiently. Additionally, I am now familiar with the process of creating pull requests and linking them directly to a project, ensuring that each pull request corresponds to a specific task. This has helped me streamline project management and collaborate effectively within GitHub, enhancing the organization and progress tracking of my projects.

Note: This is also PMI Authorized Training and amounts to PDUs/ContactHours: 1.25

Practical GitHub Copilot

I have learned to use GitHub Copilot to enhance my coding experience significantly. With its powerful AI capabilities, I can efficiently write code, quickly search for solutions, and add insightful comments to my codebase. This tool has not only improved my productivity but also helped me maintain clarity and organization in my projects. By leveraging Copilot's suggestions, I can explore new coding techniques and best practices, making my workflow smoother and more intuitive. Overall, integrating GitHub Copilot into my development process has been a game changer, enabling me to focus on building quality software.

Practical GitHub Code Search

I have learned how to master GitHub search tools, including the search box, shortcuts, qualifiers, and operators, to effectively find specific code and repositories. I now understand how to refine search results to locate exact code quickly, and I've gained insights into code search that allow me to learn from other developers' work and identify improvements. These skills have significantly enhanced my ability to find and manage code efficiently, which is essential in a software development environment. This knowledge boosts my productivity, enabling me to solve problems faster and contribute more effectively to projects.

ITIL® Foundation 4 First Look

Through the "ITIL® Foundation 4 First Look" course, I have learned about the modernization of ITIL® and its updates, including lean, agile, and DevOps. The course provided valuable insights into the ITIL® 4 Foundation exam, highlighting key differences from the ITIL® v3 exam. I now understand the seven guiding principles and four dimensions of service management. Additionally, I gained knowledge about the ITIL® 4 service value system, including its six service value chain activities, and explored 15 ITIL® practices in depth. This course has given me a solid foundation to apply ITIL® 4 in a modern IT service management context.