What is Computer Science?

Learn the basics of Python 3.12, one of the most powerful, versatile, and in-demand programming languages today.


Learn Python 3

Looking for an introduction to the theory behind programming? Master Python while learning data structures, algorithms, and more!

Computer Science

Learn about the computer science concepts of data structures and algorithms and build implementations from scratch in modern JavaScript.

Pass the Technical Interview with JavaScript

Learn about the computer science concepts of data structures and algorithms and build implementations of each from scratch in modern Java.

Pass the Technical Interview with Java

Learn about the computer science concepts of data structures and algorithms and build implementations of each from scratch in modern Python.

Pass the Technical Interview with Python

Learn about the C programming language in this beginner-friendly skill path.

Learn C

Learn to code in Java — a robust programming language used to create software, web and mobile apps, and more. 

Learn Java

Learn C++ — a versatile programming language that’s important for developing software, games, databases, and more.

Learn C++

Learn the basics of the world's fastest growing and most popular programming language used by software engineers, analysts, data scientists, and machine learning engineers alike.

Learn Python 2

Learn Microsoft's popular C# programming language, used to make websites, mobile apps, video games, VR, and more.

Learn C#

Explore video game development, including game design, gameplay development, and asset creation. 

Introduction to Game Development

Want to learn how to get started with programming in an interactive way? Try our drag and drop code lessons!

Learn to Code with Blockly

Ready to dive into the world of Generative AI? Learn how ChatGPT works, how to use ChatGPT in your everyday life, and how to write effective ChatGPT prompts.

Learn How to Use ChatGPT

An introduction to the basic syntax and fundamentals of Python for experienced programmers.

Python for Programmers

Dive into the many forms of generative AI and learn how we can best use these new technologies!

Intro to Generative AI

Learn about the command line, starting with navigating and manipulating the file system, and ending with redirection and configuring the environment.

Learn the Command Line

Are you feeling confused about where to aim for with your career goals? Take this course to learn about different career options!

Choosing a Career in Tech

Use our beginner friendly Git course to integrate Git and GitHub and manage versions of your projects using Git branches. 

Learn Git & GitHub

Learn about the basics of the C programming language, and write your first C program!

Learn C: Introduction

Take your first steps into the world of IT, or Information Technology! Introduction to IT will teach you about core IT subjects.

Introduction to IT

Jump into PowerShell through interactive lessons on variables, operators, control flow, objects, arrays, and functions.

Learn PowerShell

Learn Intermediate Python 3 and practice leveraging Python’s unique features to build powerful, sophisticated applications.

Learn Intermediate Python 3

Dive deeper into Java — one of the world’s most popular programming languages.



Learn Intermediate Java

Dive into C++, a flexible and well-supported language that's still widely used now, over 40 years after its conception.

Learn C++: Introduction

Dive into C#, a scalable programming language that is easy to read and maintain.


Intro to C#

Learn how to use C pointers and proper memory management to make your programs more efficient.

Learn C: Pointers and Memory

In this introductory course, we'll be getting familiar with Linux and how to navigate within a Linux environment!

Introduction to Linux

In this course, we will discuss the four basic principles of object-oriented programming and see how we can implement and use them in C++.  

Learn Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with C++

This course is for new programmers who aren't sure what they want to learn about. Take this course to jumpstart your learning journey!

Learn the Basics of Programming with Codecademy

Hackers and cyber threats are a fact of today's modern, digital world. Everyone needs to be able to protect themselves from these threats.

Introduction to Personal Digital Security

Ready to learn how to use AI for coding? Learn how to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to generate code and expedite your development.

Learn How to Use AI for Coding

Learn how to utilize one of the most popular programming paradigms - Object-Oriented Programming.

Learn Intermediate Python 3: Object-Oriented Programming

Take this course meant for experienced programmers and learn Java, one of the world's most popular languages.

Java for Programmers

Learn intermediate C++ concepts like variable scope, storage classes, OOP, namespaces, templates, enumerations, and more to build efficient applications.

Learn Intermediate C++

Discover the power of this simple yet essential text-based tool and increase your productivity as a developer.

Intro to the Command Line

A quick primer on the fundamentals of the Rust programming language for experienced programmers.

Rust for Programmers

Learn how to store and manipulate your data with C variables and operators.

Learn C: Variables and Operators

This course will introduce learners to factors to consider when picking a first language as well as describe some popular options.

Choosing a Programming Language

Learn the basics of functional programming, concurrent programming, deployment, and more in this advanced Python course.

Learn Advanced Python 3

Learn how to work with NoSQL databases and run basic CRUD operations in this introduction to MongoDB.

Learn MongoDB

Learn about Bash scripting, a powerful way to combine Bash commands, and write Bash scripts to navigate through your operating system.

Introduction to Linux: Bash Scripting

Learn how to track changes in your code and switch between different versions with Git, an open-source version control system.

Learn Git: Introduction

Sharpen your programming skills by learning how to create, assess, and modify arrays and strings in C.

Learn C: Arrays and Strings

Explore C# subclasses, classes, superclasses, and more in this introduction to object-oriented programming with C#.

Learn C#: Classes, Objects, Interfaces, and Inheritance

Learn about Assembly languages and the role they play in computer architectures.

Computer Architecture: Assembly Language

Learn intermediate C# concepts like inheritance, asynchronous programming, events, iterators, and more to build efficient applications. 

Learn Intermediate C#

Explore set operations, proofs, recursion, and more in this introduction to discrete math — the math of computer science!

Discrete Math

Explore OpenAI’s API and learn how to write more effective generative AI prompts that help improve your results.

Intro to OpenAI API

Learn how to define scope, create reusable functions, and contain data types with structures in C.

Learn C: Functions and Structures

Level up your programming skills by learning how to use C loops and conditionals like `if` and `else`.

Learn C: Conditionals and Loops

Learn about operating systems by taking a deep dive into each of its main functionalities.

Fundamentals of Operating Systems

Learn the basics of parallel and concurrent programming, servlets, and sockets in this advanced Java course.

Learn Advanced Java

References and pointers are some of the most powerful features in C++; they allow programmers to directly manipulate memory.

Learn C++: References and Pointers

Learn the basics of Raspberry Pi, the world-famous credit card sized computer, and the Linux operating system.

Learn Raspberry Pi

Learn the basics of secure coding and how to have a secure coder mindset. 

Becoming a Secure Coder

Sharpen your C++ skills by learning how to use C++ classes and objects to build more scalable, modular programs.

Learn C++: Classes and Objects

Learn how to manage filesystems and manipulate directories from the command line.

Learn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System

Level up your C# skills by learning how to work with data using lists and LINQ queries.

Learn C#: Lists and LINQ

Hone your coding skills by practicing with industry standard technical interview problems!

Technical Interview Practice with Python

Learn how to use GitHub, a service that allows you to host and share your code.

Learn GitHub: Introduction

Learn how to make your C++ programs more efficient by automating repetitive tasks with loops.

Learn C++: Loops

Learn how to use C++ vectors, a great way to keep your data organized.


Learn C++: Vectors

Get a taste of regular expressions (regex), a powerful search pattern language to quickly find the text you're looking for.

Learn the Basics of Regular Expressions

This course utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) to teach learners how to create Classes and Objects in Python.

Learn Object Oriented Programming with Python & Project-Based Learning

Dive into generics and Collections in Java and see how they can help you write more advanced code. 

Learn Intermediate Java: Generics and Collections

Learn about JUnit testing, Java's open-source testing framework. 

Learn Intermediate Java: JUnit Testing

Take your C++ skills to the next level by learning how to use using C++ functions to write more flexible, modular, reusable code.


Learn C++: Functions

Learn how to create, merge, clone, and fetch Git branches to collaborate with other developers.

Learn Git: Branching and Collaboration

Dive into the technology behind web3 and learn about the concepts behind Blockchain and Crypto!

Introduction to Blockchain and Crypto

Learn about different types of errors in Java and practice finding them.

Learn Java: Debugging

Learn to optimize conversational AI with our OpenAI API Playground course. Discover system prompts, message history management, and AI customization.

Learn the OpenAI API Playground

Learn to redirect input and output to and from files and programs.

Learn the Command Line: Redirecting Input and Output

Learn how to organize data and automate repetitive tasks with arrays and loops.

Learn C#: Arrays and Loops

Learn how to configure your environment and set up your settings and preferences from the command line.

Learn the Command Line: Configuring the Environment

Learn about the rules, organization of components, and processes that allow computers to process instructions.

Computer Architecture

Learn the fundamentals of quantum computing and how it differs from classical computing in this introductory course. 

Intro to Quantum Computing

Dive into the world of developer tools with Python and VS Code! Learn how to set up, debug, and unit test your code in your own environment.

Learn Python Developer Tools with VS Code

Teach computers how to make decisions and play games with the Minimax Algorithm!

Machine Learning: Artificial Intelligence Decision Making with Minimax

This course shows how programmers can code a Java program that considers, interprets, and responds to input and output.

Learn Intermediate Java: Input and Output

Learn how to code for various electronic devices in this introduction to hardware programming with CircuitPython.

Learn Hardware Programming with CircuitPython

Learn how to define users, manage user groups and privileges, and set permissions for files in Linux.

Introduction to Linux: Users and Permissions

Learn how to use functional programming to create clean, efficient programs.

Learn Advanced Python 3: Functional Programming

Learn about the basics of Operating Systems and how they manage a computer’s hardware.

Operating Systems: Introduction

Dive deeper into the unique ways to utilize functions to create cleaner and more efficient software.

Learn Intermediate Python 3: Functions, Namespaces, and Scope

Learn to call and create methods: a fundamental building block in C# development.


Learn C#: Methods

Learn to maintain a healthy codebase by creating unit tests using Python's built-in `unittest` framework.

Learn Intermediate Python 3: Exceptions and Unit Testing

Dive into Linux, a useful and lightweight operating system with a large impact on open-source technology.

Introduction to Linux: Installation

Learn how to control the flow of your program using logic and conditionals. 

Learn C#: Logic and Conditionals

Learn beginner blockchain concepts and create your own mini blockchain using Python 3 code.

Learn the Basics of Blockchain with Python

Learn advanced algorithms and data structures to improve your developer skills!

Learn Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures with Python

Learn how to use concurrent programming to implement code more efficiently.

Learn Advanced Python 3: Concurrency

Learn about threading and how it’s used in concurrent programs to improve the performance and efficiency of an application.

Learn Intermediate Java: Threading

Unlock the power of references, an essential aspect of object-oriented programming in C#.


Learn C#: References

Learn how to perform database operations in Python using the sqlite3 module.

Learn Advanced Python 3: Database Operations

Recursion gives you a new perspective on problem-solving by defining a problem in terms of itself.

Learn Recursion with Python

Learn how to create and implement your own iterators and generators in Python.

Learn Intermediate Python 3: Iterators and Generators

Learn how to use GitHub Pages to easily set up and publish your own websites.

Deploying Websites using Git and GitHub

Learn how to contribute to, create, and maintain open source projects!

Introduction to Open Source

Learn how to maintain clean code, write better pull requests, and collaborate with the GitHub community.

Learn GitHub: Best Practices

Use the command line to discover more about the Linux operating system and the Raspberry Pi.

Learn Raspberry Pi: Command Line

Computer science, often referred to as "CS," is a broad term that covers many sub-disciplines, including the worlds of software *and* hardware. It can be found in every piece of technology you use, from a smartphone or gaming console to a car or ATM. With so many applications for Computer Science, there's a space for everyone!

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