Exploring Coding

This course provides an overview of coding and an introduction to key programming languages.

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What is Coding? Explore the basics of coding and the difference between compiling and interpreting programs.
5 min Start
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JavaScript and Python Get an introduction to the most common coding languages, JavaScript and Python, as well as their benefits.
10 min Start
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Common Coding Structures Learn how a computer works including coding concepts such as algorithms, binary and programming languages.
20 min Start
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Intro to Web Development Get an introduction to web development, including the differences between front-end and back-end development and the daily life of a web developer.
5 min Start
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Types of Web Development Understand how to develop what a user sees on a website versus what happens on the back-end.
10 min Start
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Intro to App Development Explore what apps are, how they are used in daily life and the basics of coding an app.
5 min Start
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Becoming an App Developer Learn the basics of JavaScript syntax and coding.
60 min Start
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Comparing iOS and Android Do you know the difference between Apple iOS and Google Android? Get an introduction and comparison of the two operating systems.
15 min Start
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Intro to Software Development Explore the basics of software development, including the tools, programs and languages used.
15 min Start
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Game Development Interested in game development? Learn more about Unity and Unreal Engine 4, the most common gaming engines.
50 min Start
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How to Create a Video Game Do you want to develop a video game? Learn about the different gaming engines available and how to get started.
5 min Start
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Python Coding Game 1 Improve your Python coding skills by playing this interactive game.
30 min Start
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Python Coding Game 2 Learn about Python and programming concepts by playing an engaging game.
60 min Start
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JavaScript Coding Game 1 Improve your JavaScript coding skills by playing this interactive game.
30 min Start
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JavaScript Coding Game 2 Practice the basics of JavaScript language and syntax through an interactive game.
60 min Start
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Block-Based Coding Game Play an online game that will improve your common coding skills.
30 min Start