Welcome to Why I WAH

When I was thinking of an appropriate name for my blog, I decided on Why I WAH for the simple reason that I'm not only trying to be successful at working from home, but I want to help others do the same. It is not always easy to work from home no matter what anyone says. You have to have the drive and dedication to getting the job finished. Many times you will not have a boss breathing down your neck to finish an assignment. So, you also have to think about why you want to WAH, as well, and hold that close to give you the perseverance to work at it.


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Tools Available Free Online



Okay, some of you might be thinking, I saw that post yesterday, but I don’t understand basic HTML, WordPress or anything else.  How can I go about getting a great WAH career if I don’t know these things and do not have the money for training?  Today’s topic is on finding training for free online.  I’m going to cover one specific website, but if there is a skill you want to learn, research it.  You may be surprised what you find for free online, at your local library or other local establishments.  Even if the free program doesn’t cover all the ins and outs you need, it will get you a beginner’s grasp on what you want to learn, and possibly save you some money in the long run as you may not have to pay for a beginner’s course.  Free is one of my favorite words because that means I don’t have to add money to my budget for what I make in a month.  The tool that I’m introducing is Codecademy.   


I’ve been teaching myself HTML through this, and that is just the beginning.  This website is wonderful.  It has easy lessons that act as building blocks.  Each lesson will build onto the next lesson you take.  You go at your own pace, and can repeat lessons that you may feel that your learning was off the first time around.  The best part is it’s free to sign up.  This is not just for HTML, but will also help you get started with Java, PHP, Python, Ruby and APIs.  Think of this as the perfect way to determine if coding is right for you without having to pay a hefty fee.  Have a skill you want to learn, but not sure where to look for information on free courses?  Send me a message, and I’ll feature it for you.     

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