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Learn How to Code

New to coding? Start here and learn programming fundamentals that can be helpful for any language you learn.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 6 hours

  • Certificate of completion

    Included with paid plans

  • Prerequisites

    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 • 0 projects • 7 quizzes
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The platform

Hands-on learning

Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Animated demonstration of running code in Codecademy's learning environment
Meet the creator of the course
Meet the full team
Nik Stern
Senior Curriculum Developer at Codecademy
Nik Stern is a Senior Curriculum Developer at Codecademy. Nik holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Computer Science. They are also certified as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Online Adult Educator.
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Reviews from learners

  • The progress I have made since starting to use codecademy is immense! I can study for short periods or long periods at my own convenience - mostly late in the evenings.
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    Codecademy Learner @ USA
  • I felt like I learned months in a week. I love how Codecademy uses learning by practice and gives great challenges to help the learner to understand a new concept and subject.
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  • Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.
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    Codecademy Learner @ USA

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  • Practice Projects

    Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.

  • Assessments

    Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.
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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.