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No previous coding experience is required for this Python course. Jack Donaldson is a game designer and programmer who'll teach you the fundamentals of the Python programming language. You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and will start by installing Python and PyCharm, an integrated development environment used to help build software applications. Both are free to download.

Donaldson first takes you through the introductory course topics, Python training basics like variables, data types, condition statements and manipulating strings and texts. He also covers more complicated advanced topics like loops and functions. In his class description video, Donaldson says his Python online course relies heavily on "doing" -- expect lots of projects and walkthroughs to help you build a foundation in Python.

What it costs: Some online classes on Skillshare are free when you create an account, but most require a premium membership, which costs $99 annually or $19 a month. You can sign up for 14 free days of unlimited classes. The premium membership is also ad-free and lets you download classes to your mobile device and watch offline. 

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The Programming for Everybody: Getting Started with Python course, offered on Coursera through the University of Michigan, explores the basics of Python, writing your first program and using variables and core programming tools.

The programming foundations course is part of the five-course Python for Everybody Specialization. You can enroll in a single Python class to get started, go through Python certification, or audit the class and review the materials for free. 

The Python for Everybody Specialization is considered a beginner specialization and if you subscribe to one Python course, you'll be included in the whole specialization. According to Coursera, the first two Python online training courses are aimed at those with no programming experience. 

The online Python course requires a laptop or desktop computer to learn Python, which is free to download.

What it costs: Coursera operates more like a traditional online college course with enrollment windows. Sometimes the certificates you earn can apply as a credit at an institution, but it has to be stated. When you sign up for Coursera, you get a seven-day free trial and then it costs $49 a month. You can also choose to audit the class for free, which lets you read and view the course content only. 

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This Udemy course from a professional software developer aims to provide complete coding beginners with an understanding of Python fundamentals over 363 short lectures. You'll learn skills that can be applied to specific branches like machine learning and data science as well as other programming jobs centered around Python. 

The course primarily focuses on Python 3 (the latest release being version 3.8), but you'll also learn how to work with Python 2. You can view and download active Python releases on Python's main site. As you learn more about the programming language, you can read up on the changes that have been implemented in the change logs. 

What it costs: Udemy's course prices are set by the individual instructors from a price tier, unless they choose to offer them for free. This course costs $110, which is steeper than most of the others listed, but it has a lot to offer.

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The Python in 90 minutes class on Skillshare is a bite-size crash course on the coding language if you're pressed for time or in need of a refresher. The instructor efficiently packs the essentials of Python into 25 lessons along with extra materials, reviews and practice sheets. It's aimed at beginners and will teach you the fundamentals. Like the others, you'll need a laptop or desktop to work on.

What it costs: Some online classes on Skillshare are free when you create an account, but most require a premium membership, which costs $99 annually or $19 a month. You can sign up for 14 free days of unlimited classes. The premium membership is also ad-free and lets you download classes to your mobile device and watch offline. 

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This Python course from Texas A&M University Professor John Keysor starts with the basics and the course content takes a deep dive into the coding language over 24 lessons. Each lesson is about 30 minutes and builds upon the last to show you practical applications for Python. In the course description, Keysor notes such applications coding for games and graphics, analyzing sports statistics, simulating retirement funds and basic robotics. 

What it costs: The Great Courses doesn't have a flat subscription fee like Skillshare. Keysor's course costs $50 on instant video or $70 on DVD. At the time of publication a sale was happening on The Great Courses website. 

When you make a Great Courses account, you can stream the course for free with trial with The Great Courses Plus. The content can then be accessed over the iOS or Android app, or on your TV via the Roku app, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.

Proform

The Proform Endurance 720 E elliptical machine uses silent magnetic resistance for a quieter workout. The elliptical machine can connect to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth so you stream workouts through the iFit platform with a membership, which costs $15 per month. The iFit membership gives you access to a workout program with trainer-led studio sessions that are compatible with the elliptical.

The 720 E has a 19-inch stride length and 20 different adjustable resistance levels to target specific muscle groups for both a full body and upper body workout. The QuickSpeed buttons on the console make it easy to switch between various magnetic resistance levels and change up your workout difficulty if you want an low impact workout or a more intense workout. The handlebars have sensors to monitor your heart rate as well. The cushioned pedals adapt to the changing inclines so your feet stay in the optimal position during your elliptical workout. 

In addition, the 720 E elliptical exerciser has a CoolAire fan with two speed settings, a built-in water bottle holder, and an auxiliary port with a dual 2-inch speaker.

Sole Fitness

The Sole E25 Elliptical machine has 20 levels of incline to challenge your workout and four rear wheels for stabilization. The E25 has a tablet holder, Bluetooth audio speakers and a USB port for charging. If you don't feel like using your tablet, you can check out a cardio workout on the 6.5-inch LCD display screen. The E25 has a 20-inch stride length and 15-inch pedals -- designed in collaboration with Sole engineers, physical therapists and sports therapists -- with a 2-degree inward slope to decrease ankle and knee stress. 

The E25 elliptical machine has pulse monitors in the handles and includes a wireless chest strap to monitor your heart rate. In addition, the system has a cooling fan and a water bottle holder. 

NordicTrack

The Nordic Track SpaceSaver SE7i folds down after your workout, so an elliptical machine won't be the first thing your guests see when they come into your house (and you won't be tempted to use this folding elliptical as a second closet). The SE7i elliptical has a 5-inch display that works with an iFit membership, which costs $15, as mentioned above. Up to four users can make profiles on the elliptical machine.

The SE7i elliptical has 22 resistance levels and an adjustable 10% incline. You can also use the tablet holder to watch a show while you work out or listen to music with the auxiliary port and speakers. In addition, the SE7i has a fan, a water bottle holder, 24 onboard workouts and an EKG grip pulse heart rate monitor.

With the free year subscription of iFit through NordicTrack, you'll get access to over 17,000 workouts that the trainers can adjust for you for optimal results through live interactions. Videos are added almost daily and you can use Google Maps for workouts as well. The SE7i elliptical machine can also track your performance so you can set your fitness goal.

Nautilus

The Nautilus E616 elliptical reminded me of the elliptical machines at a standard gym -- not a lot of bells and whistles, but this exercise machine gets the job done. It has 29 different workouts and 25 levels of resistance to challenge your workout. The E616 has a media shelf to hold your phone, speakers with an input port, USB charging capabilities and an adjustable fan.

The E616 syncs with the free Explore the World app (available on iOS and Android) via Bluetooth. You can travel to 19 destinations and take 27 routes through places like the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Prague in real time. In addition, the app can track your time, distance and calories burned.

Schwinn

The Schwinn 470 elliptical machine mimics the natural motion of running with a 20-inch stride length. The Schwinn 470 elliptical has 25 levels of adjustable resistance in addition to five incline and resistance quick keys. Also, the 10-degree motorized adjustable ramp can add another level of challenge to your workout.

The Schwinn 470 has 29 workout programs and can monitor up to 13 different display feedbacks. 

Up to four users can set up profiles on the elliptical trainer. It has a three-speed fan, a water bottle holder and a transport wheel. Like the E616 elliptical, the Schwinn 470 elliptical machine also works with the Explore the World app as well as UA, MyFitnessPal, GoogleFit, Apple Health and MapMyRun/Ride via Bluetooth. 

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Apple's Procreate iPad drawing app costs $10 to download, but its suite of art tools and creative features make it well worth the money. The digital illustration app is accessible whether you're a design professional, a seasoned digital artist or a beginner to the world of digital illustration. I've been using Procreate for a few months and there are still features I'm finding out about that improve my artwork (check out all of the best Procreate tips I've found so far). 

Procreate lets you customize gesture controls so the app is ultimately personalized to you. No matter what level of artist you are, Procreate's features like Quickshape, blend mode, layering, alpha locks and clipping masks can add a new level of professionalism to your art. 

There's a lot going on in this app, so I wouldn't download it if you're just looking for a place to doodle. For quick reference in the app, check out the official Procreate Handbook. 

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The Autodesk Sketchbook app is free, but is surprisingly packed with art tools that aren't blocked by paywalls. You can use the free version for seven days and then you'll be asked to make an Autodesk ID, which is also free. It's a little less intimidating than Procreate when you're starting off your digital art journey. When you download the sketch app, it'll give you a quick tutorial of where all the basic tools are. 

Autodesk has an extensive, well-organized brush library, and with its customizable brushes, it's easy to adjust settings like brush size, opacity and pressure. Even with a typical learning curve of a new drawing app, the toolbar is pretty easy to figure out. I also liked that, even when extensively zoomed in, the app didn't lose its "drawing" feel by letting you see the pixels in your stroke. 

One of my favorite parts of Sketchbook is the focus on making the transition from paper to screen easy. You might've done cool sketching in a notebook, and with Autodesk, you don't have to redraw the sketch in the app. Your camera doubles as a scanner so you can import your art. The image imports with a transparent background so you can immediately get to work in the app.

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Art Set 4 is one of the more basic, realistic drawing apps. It's free to download, but most of its tools are unlocked through the Premium Pro features, which cost $10. This app would be best if you're brand new to digital illustration -- it feels similar to having physical tools and paper in front of you. I love its user interface. If you're overwhelmed by the idea of going into a more complex app like Procreate or Autodesk, the Art Set 4 drawing tool is a good one to get started with. It's also fun if you just want to doodle. 

Something I really like about Art Set 4 is the ease with which even the free tools work together in a piece. It's also nice that you can swap between multicolored paper styles like canvas and the rough surface of heavyweight, cold press sheets for watercolor. You can choose burlap styles, cardboard and grids without messing up a drawing you've already done. 

When you explore the app, any items that require Premium Pro will be locked. If you tap on a locked item, Art Set will ask if you want to upgrade and unlock everything. Premium gives you full access to over 150 brushes, 3D paint, fluid watercolor, the ability to layer and use masks, enable a "wet canvas," drawing guides like symmetry, shapes, filling and dozens of other ways to customize your workspace. 

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Not everything you create in an art app has to be a massive endeavor that ends with a masterpiece. Having fun is the most important part. Simply coloring can make for a creative and relaxing afternoon. Lake is a free ASMR art app packed with coloring book sheets -- in all different styles -- from artists all over the world.

The app's audio element is particularly cool. For example, if you do digital painting with the paint brush, you'll hear quiet brush sounds. If you choose the spray paint tool, you'll hear a ball bearing rattling like it would if you shook a paint can. You can turn the ASMR off in settings. 

Another thing I liked was the option to stay in the lines and add more color for shading and effects. It gives you more room to be creative instead of just tapping and filling (though you can do that if you want). Also, the artist for each coloring page puts together an optional palette for you to use if you're not sure about colors.

You can stay on the app's dashboard and pick from free daily images or explore All Art in the toolbar. Lake sorts the coloring pages into artist collections, kids, abstract, animal, cities, feminist, portraits, mandalas for relaxation and satisfying symmetrical images. 

On Lake's free tier, you get nine free coloring pages per day. If you subscribe to premium -- $10 a month, or $20 for a year -- you'll get access to all the coloring pages, more color variations in the wheel and the option to use a blank canvas. 

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The Ultimate Drawing Course on Udemy doesn't ask you to go out and invest in high-end supplies when you're starting out, which I appreciated. The course has 11 sections with 63 lectures that cover the fundamentals of drawing and build upon each other. You'll learn about perspective, texture, drawing from life, drawing the human face and figure, space, value and contrast. There's also a bonus video about animation-style art. 

What it costs:

Udemy's course prices are set by the individual instructors from a price tier, unless they choose to offer them for free. The Ultimate Drawing Course costs $120.

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Udemy's Complete Drawing Masterclass course also covers some fundamental artistic teachings like lines, value, contrast, perspective, but goes a bit more in-depth in each lecture. In addition, the course also explains art supplies, like different types of paper, suggested brands, sharpening tools and how using a table or an easel can affect your work.  

What it costs: Udemy's course prices are set by the individual instructors from a price tier, unless they choose to offer them for free. The Complete Drawing Masterclass course costs $100. 

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I liked that Amy Wynne's landscape course was about enjoying nature and relaxing, too -- which is key, since trying to learn a new skill can be frustrating if you're not picking it up as quickly as you'd like to. Over the course, you'll assemble a field sketch journal as Wynne teaches you about seascapes, countrysides and industrial scapes. You'll learn about assembling an efficient (yet portable) art kit, how to use light and a viewfinder, sky-to-land ratio, achieving depth and establishing atmosphere.

What it costs: CreativeLive lets you purchase a Creator Pass for $39 a month or $149 annually. This gives you access to features like the site's entire library of over 1,500 classes and ways to track your goals with learning paths. You can also set up an account and purchase classes individually. For example, Wynne's course costs $20 while CreativeLive runs a spring sale. Otherwise, it costs $29. 

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Pilot Precise V7 pens (you can find them at office supply stores) are one of my favorite tools for drawing. Of course, pen-and-ink art can go well beyond this, and it's all about what works best for you. If you're interested in pen and ink, Yasmina Creates has a course on Skillshare that covers it all.

The course breaks down the different supplies and how different tools act. You'll also learn tips and tricks like line variation, texture and patterns.   

I liked that the class projects displayed on the course page showed varied styles like realism, illustrative and cartoons, so it looks like the instructor gives you room to find your own art style.

What it costs: Some online classes on Skillshare are free when you create an account, but most require a premium membership, which costs $99 annually or $19 a month. You can sign up for 14 free days of unlimited classes. The premium membership is also ad-free and lets you download classes to your mobile device and watch offline. 

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This course is classified as intermediate, so if you're pretty green to drawing (pun intended), I wouldn't start with this one. Brickey's class focuses on life-like pencil portraits by breaking down pencil techniques, facial features and their proportions, and supply recommendations. 

Before you sign up, Brickey's syllabus lists class supplies -- paper, pencils, lead (if you're using mechanical pencils), blenders (tissues, cotton swabs or blending stumps) and erasers. She says you can use any type, but provides specific brand recommendations in the syllabus.

What it costs: Some online classes on Skillshare are free when you create an account, but most require a premium membership, which costs $99 annually or $19 a month. You can sign up for 14 free days of unlimited classes. The premium membership is also ad-free and lets you download classes to your mobile device and watch offline.