Learn How to Code
New to coding? Start here and learn programming fundamentals that can be helpful for any language you learn.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary2 hoursPrerequisites
None
About this course
Programming is all around us, from the take-out we order to the movies we stream. Whether you’re about to start your journey as a developer or just want to increase your digital literacy, knowing the basics of coding will be beneficial to your career. Instead of teaching a specific programming language, this course teaches programming fundamentals that can be helpful for any language you learn.
Skills you'll gain
Build a programming foundation
Learn variables and functions
Understand control flow
Syllabus
7 lessons • 7 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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- Fantastic intro course. The mixture of written and practical work really helps the information sink in and is also fun!BWVerified Learner
- Amazing! I came to this knowing NOTHING about coding. It is written clearly and accessibly to novices and I can't wait to continue learning.Es H.Verified Learner
- This was my VERY first introduction to coding, and it made me feel really confident about approaching something that I have no background in! I am looking forward to diving deeper into programming now! :)Bell B.Verified Learner
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Frequently asked questions about How to Code
Coding involves giving a computer a set of instructions to execute using a programming language like Python or Java. While each programming language has its own way of giving instructions, they all use the fundamental programming concepts covered in this course.
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