CTP Skill Center

8 17 2026

Today I worked on the prelab for the coding and web server lab assignment and then started working on the lab, which we will be able to continue tomorrow. Also, it was cool how Jose was able to use the command line to affect the workstation computer virtual machine. This allowed it to change the working directory and make multiple versions of a web page.

Today I learned some basics about coding, particularly HTML. I started the HTML on a VM Web Server lab. I watched José do a demo of it, which was cool. I think these skills can be very useful.

Started the day by clocking in with Homebase. This week’s new lab is coding and web servers. I did a pre-lab on coding and web servers. I also created a new virtual machine named Apache-PC, and mine never finished installing. There was a demo in today’s lab that took the entire time. Now I am doing my “What did I do today” post. I am ready to clock out of Homebase.

Had a good day at my shift! Thank you to the instructors for reminders. Thank you, Marc, for the support and check-in on updating my ability to remind myself of due dates and my procrastination (my words, not his). I enjoyed being able to work on the flyer for BerkMart even though I need to learn how to move with Canva a bit smoother. Excited for more learning and growth!

Today I learned what the difference between debian and oracle linux is. I also got a refresher on what ssh is along with the other terms. I also liked the demo Jose did on getting the computer to hook up and control the virtual machine that was cool, it was just so much information.

We started our coding and web servers- where you’re actually using coding to make a website and interact with other computers. There is a lot of info, but it seems fun. I got about halfway through the lab. Some terms were very new to me, but I like what I might be able to do.

Today’s class was very straightforward. We started with typing practice. Even though 82 words per minute sounds like a lot, I felt a little rusty being a Monday morning. Our learning module for these week is BerkMart Point-of-Sales training, and we went into to WordPress to add our bios to the About Me pages for BerkMart.

Planning for the mock interviews which will be held with United Business Bank on Thursday, we accelerated a bit through the planned coursework and did the BerkMart Flyer today. The task was to advertise some of the items that are available on the BerkMart website, any special events that might be coming up at BerkMart, or any other way to entice customers to buy something at our store. My special event was “Magic the Gathering” on Wednesday, even though I’ve never done this myself.

The other thing that was due today was the Skillsoft Percipio course. I did mine on Six Sigma, and even though I have a certification in the subject, it’s been over ten years since I went over the subject matter. It felt like good review, and I wonder if it will help finding a job involving process improvement methodology. Tonight or tomorrow I will look at information available online about United Business Bank or the specific career openings at the bank.

August 17, 2026: Today, I did the pre-lab of CTT HTML on a VM Web Server. I learned a few things about HTML, including a secure variant of it.

My revision of a summer camp song for class:

It’s Friday, it’s Friday! It’s the end of the week; it’s the last day. Was anything brand new? What you gonna do?

Another wonderful class day. I really enjoyed the LinkedIn video and especially Carrie’s added notes on improving and producing quality pages. I also love practicing interviews with each other. We get to hear answers that inspire and grow our own. #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

This week was supposed to have been for Elective projects, which I completed Monday thru Wednesday. In addition to mock interviews, I had an accountability assignment due on Thursday (Distorted, Negative Thinking). I also met with Carrie on Tuesday regarding my future job goals, and I met with Carrie and Devin on Wednesday to cover Monthly Progress.

Overall, I feel less exhausted having completed the rounds of mock interviews this week. I don’t have any major plans this weekend, so I am relying on Google Calendar to remind me of Skillsoft Percipio. If I have any extra time, I will likely work on Q&A because feeling prepared on interviews has made me more confident to answer the tough questions.