Resume Resources
Resume Resources
Review and pick some of the skills below to start expanding your qualifications. Some are just ideas to get you started. If you get stuck, the internet will be your friend when finding further resources (hint: Google it).
General Resources
- FRITH Lab: https://enge.vt.edu/undergraduate/frith.html
- Coursera (www.coursera.org): Offers a wide range of computer science courses from top universities and institutions.
- edX (www.edx.org): Provides computer science courses from renowned universities, often for free.
- Udemy (www.udemy.com): Offers a vast library of computer science courses on various topics at affordable prices.
- Linkedin Learning ( https://www.linkedin.com/learning): Paid (30-day free trial) but offers a good variety of professional development resources
- MIT OpenCourseWare (https://ocw.mit.edu/): Offers Engineeing and Science Related Courses
- Excel Skills for Business Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/excel
Soft skills are vital interpersonal qualities that facilitate effective communication, teamwork, and personal development. Comparable to a strong foundation in any field, these skills empower individuals to navigate diverse situations with confidence, making a positive impact both personally and professionally.
LinkedIn Learning
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/systems-thinking (free trial, cost of course $34.99)
In this course, learn the basic tenets of systems thinking, a more sophisticated way of looking at problems and organizing your thoughts. Instructor Derek Cabrera—a Cornell University professor specializing in systems thinking—lays out what systems thinking is, why it’s valuable, and how to do it. Learn all about the power of mapping in systems thinking and get examples of its real-life applications.
https://www.toastmasters.org/ ($7.50/month)
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.
VT Rosetta Stone Access: Rosetta Stone -- VT
Computer Science and Engineering Resources
- Computer Science 101: Master the Theory Behind Programming (Cost ~$17): https://www.udemy.com/course/computer-science-101-master-the-theory-behind-programming/?signupsuccess=1
- GitHub Student Developer Pack: https://education.github.com/pack
- JetBrains Educational License: https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students
- Stack Overflow (stackoverflow.com): A question-and-answer platform where you can find solutions to programming problems and participate in discussions.
- GitHub (github.com): A code hosting platform that allows collaboration on projects and provides opportunities to contribute to open-source projects.
- Mozilla Developer Network Web Docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/
Python is an increasingly popular programming language that can be used for various applications including website development, data science, and scripting.
- Official Documentation: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/controlflow.html#defining-functions
- Official Website: https://www.python.org/
- Python Group on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/25827/
- Python for Everybody Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python#howItWorks
- Harvard Python Courses: https://pll.harvard.edu/subject/python
- Learnpython.org: https://www.learnpython.org/
- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming
- Python for Everybody Specialization Course: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python#howItWorks
Javascript is a programming language that serves as one of the core technologies for the world wide web. Knowledge of this language is necessary to work on many website development projects.
- PluralSight (Learn the Basics of JavaScript): https://www.javascript.com/learn
- MDN Web Docs JavaScript: (Tutorials, Documentation, etc.): https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript | https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web
- Learn JavaScipt: https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_intro.asp
- Introduction to JavaScript: First Steps: https://www.educative.io/courses/introduction-to-javascript-first-steps?affiliate_id=5073518643380224
- How to Learn JavaScript Effectively – Tips and Learning Strategies: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-learn-javascript-effectively/
- Introduction to JavaScript: First Steps: https://www.educative.io/courses/introduction-to-javascript-first-steps?affiliate_id=5073518643380224
- W3C: HTML Documentation: https://html.spec.whatwg.org/multipage/
- MDN Web Docs HTML: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML
- W3Schools learn HTML: https://www.w3schools.com/html/
- Web.dev (by the Chrome DevRel team) learn HTML: https://web.dev/learn/html/
- Apple Swift: https://developer.apple.com/learn/
- Google Dev Library: https://techdevguide.withgoogle.com/resources/?no-filter=true
Git is software for tracking changes in any set of files, usually used for coordinating work among programmers collaboratively developing source code during software development. Knowledge of this tool will help you work on software in teams.
- Git Started with GitHub: https://www.udemy.com/course/git-started-with-github
Linux is an open source operating system that is used on the vast majority of servers. Comfort with Linux and the terminal will give you increased knowledge of how a computer actually works and prepare you to work on enterprise software teams.
- The Linux Foundation: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/
- Introduction to Linux (LFS101x): https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-linux/
Data reduction is the goal of any experiment. It is the transformation of numerical or alphabetical digital information derived empirically or experimentally into a corrected, ordered, and simplified form.
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate: https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ibm-data-science
- FRITH Lab: https://enge.vt.edu/undergraduate/frith.html
- Virginia Tech Software Downloads: https://swat.eng.vt.edu/software-installation-guides/Download-Software.html
IEEE Code of Ethics: https://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html
- Download MATLAB using VT Software Bundle
- VT VPN to access software bundle site: https://www.nis.vt.edu/ServicePortfolio/Network/RemoteAccess-VPN.html
- Free Autodesk Software: https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview
- MATLAB Online: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab-online.html
- Scilab (Free Numerical computation and simulation): https://www.scilab.org/
- OpenFOAM (Free open-source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software for simulating fluid flows): https://www.openfoam.com/
- Science Reference Services List of Engineering Societies and Organizations: https://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/eng-organizations.html
- https://www.engineering.com/home
- Stanford Engineering Courses: https://online.stanford.edu/explore?type=All&topics[1043]=1043&topics[1050]=1050&topics[1048]=1048&topics[1072]=1072&topics[1045]=1045&topics[1042]=1042&topics[1046]=1046&topics[1044]=1044&topics[1055]=1055&topics[1071]=1071&free_or_paid[free]=free&filter[0]=free_or_paid%3Afree&filter[1]=topic%3A1042&filter[2]=topic%3A1043&filter[3]=topic%3A1045&filter[4]=topic%3A1046&items_per_page=12&keywords=
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Circuits and Electronics 1: Basic Circuit Analysis: https://www.edx.org/learn/circuits/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-circuits-and-electronics-1-basic-circuit-analysis
- Circuit Simulator Applet: https://www.falstad.com/circuit/
Develop Your Skills
https://www.w3schools.com/spaces/
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web
Resources for learning basic and advanced web development
Free website hosting via Github Pages
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
You can get a one month free trial if you haven’t signed up for LinkedIn learning before.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/tix_dis.html
If you are a paid university employee (research, organization, etc.) you must complete Title IX training.
Get started with Solidworks
https://leansixsigmainstitute.org/
Many Virginia Tech professional organizations give scholarships to students for Lean/Six Sigma
Best way to reach out is by connecting with professionals on LinkedIn
Virginia Tech professional honor societies
https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organizations?categories=10080
AWS
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/
Google Cloud -- Foundational certification
https://grow.google/certificates/
CompTIA
https://www.comptia.org/certifications
Apple
These two courses introduce IT professionals to the skills, tools, and knowledge they need to deploy Apple devices and support + troubleshoot Apple devices inside an organization.