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On 07/09/2016 02:57 PM, Chris Angelico wrote:
> On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 7:37 AM, Malik Rumi wrote:

>> I want one of those "knuckle down and learn" classes. But even more
 >> than that, I want a class with a real teacher who is available to
 >> answer questions and explain things. I've done a lot of books and
 >> online video, but there's usually no help. If I search around long
 >> enough, I can often find an answer, but this is just way too fragmented
 >> for me. Where can I find classes like that - online - paid or free? 
Thanks.
>
> Yes, they definitely exist. I work with a company called Thinkful
> (www.thinkful.com) which does what you're talking about - you get a
> personal mentor with whom you meet regularly, plus access to a number
> of experts. It's a paid course. There are other such courses around,
> too, but I don't personally know their effectiveness.

Udacity.com is another.  They have several free classes, or you can pay 
and get access to instructors.

--
~Ethan~