My favourite resources
Here are my favorite books, courses, and tools that have really helped me. Some of these are affiliate links, which means I might earn a small commission if you decide to buy through them—at no extra cost to you. But I only recommend things I truly believe in and think you’ll find valuable, too.
Happy Learning and Exploring! 👍
[Book] Effective Pandas from Matt Harrison
Effective Pandas” covers pandas basics and dives into series, dataframes, time series, exporting, plotting, debugging, and method chaining. Highly recommended. Find it on Amazon or Matt’s website.
[Book] Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
“Automate the Boring Stuff with Python” is perfect for beginners. Learn to use Python for task automation, saving time and effort. Master basics and perform impressive automations.
[Video Course] 100 Days of Code – Complete Bootcamp
Elevate your Python skills with a 100-day, 100-project course. Learn web development, data science, and more using frameworks like Flask, Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib. Great course for absolute beginners.
[Video] Corey Schafer – Python Tutorials on YouTube
Corey Schaefer’s channel offers clear, comprehensive Python tutorials for beginners. His videos cover web development, data science, and more, providing a solid foundation in Python.
[Video Course] Unlock Excel VBA and Excel Macros
This Excel VBA course is ideal for beginners, taught by an instructor with 17 years of experience. It features clear explanations, high-quality videos, and hands-on learning.
[Video] WiseOwlTutorials Excel VBA Introduction
Ready to start programming in Excel? These beginner-friendly videos require no prior knowledge and teach you the fundamentals. Boost your productivity or learn a new skill easily.
[Book] Excel VBA Notes for Professionals book
Improve your Excel and VBA skills with this must-have book, compiled from Stack Overflow Documentation. It covers essentials, VBA benefits, and troubleshooting. Best part: it’s free!
No-Code Automation with Pabbly Connect (Lifetime Deal)
I love coding, but I also value efficiency. I use Pabbly Connect, similar to Zapier, but with a lifetime deal. It’s ideal for small business owners to automate tasks and save time, boosting productivity.
Writing VBA Code? Consider Getting MZ-Tools
If you develop VBA code, the VBE can feel outdated. MZ-Tools is a game-changer, adding features like code indentation, line numbering, and code quality reviews. It’s a worthwhile one-time purchase.
WordPress Theme/Builder “Themify”
This website is built with WordPress, which I love for its rich customization options. I use the “Themify” theme for its easy drag-and-drop builder and lifetime deal. Their support forum is also very responsive.
Video Editing with Camtasia
For my YouTube channel, Camtasia is a game-changer. It’s perfect for screen recording and far easier to use than Premiere Pro, making video editing quick and hassle-free.
[Book] Effective Pandas from Matt Harrison
Effective Pandas” covers pandas basics and dives into series, dataframes, time series, exporting, plotting, debugging, and method chaining. Highly recommended. Find it on Amazon or Matt’s website.
[Book] Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
“Automate the Boring Stuff with Python” is perfect for beginners. Learn to use Python for task automation, saving time and effort. Master basics and perform impressive automations.
[Video Course] 100 Days of Code – Complete Bootcamp
Elevate your Python skills with a 100-day, 100-project course. Learn web development, data science, and more using frameworks like Flask, Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib. Great course for absolute beginners.
[Video] Corey Schafer – Python Tutorials on YouTube
Corey Schaefer’s channel offers clear, comprehensive Python tutorials for beginners. His videos cover web development, data science, and more, providing a solid foundation in Python.
[Video Course] Unlock Excel VBA and Excel Macros
This Excel VBA course is ideal for beginners, taught by an instructor with 17 years of experience. It features clear explanations, high-quality videos, and hands-on learning.
[Video] WiseOwlTutorials Excel VBA Introduction
Ready to start programming in Excel? These beginner-friendly videos require no prior knowledge and teach you the fundamentals. Boost your productivity or learn a new skill easily.
[Book] Excel VBA Notes for Professionals book
Improve your Excel and VBA skills with this must-have book, compiled from Stack Overflow Documentation. It covers essentials, VBA benefits, and troubleshooting.
No-Code Automation with Pabbly Connect (Lifetime Deal)
I love coding, but I also value efficiency. I use Pabbly Connect, similar to Zapier, but with a lifetime deal. It’s ideal for small business owners to automate tasks and save time, boosting productivity.
Writing VBA Code? Consider Getting MZ-Tools
If you develop VBA code, the VBE can feel outdated. MZ-Tools is a game-changer, adding features like code indentation, line numbering, and code quality reviews. It’s a worthwhile one-time purchase.
WordPress Theme/Builder “Themify”
This website is built with WordPress, which I love for its rich customization options. I use the “Themify” theme for its easy drag-and-drop builder and lifetime deal. Their support forum is also very responsive.
Video Editing with Camtasia
For my YouTube channel, Camtasia is a game-changer. It’s perfect for screen recording and far easier to use than Premiere Pro, making video editing quick and hassle-free.