This archive report was first published on 18 September 2019.
As technology continues to advance, having a basic understanding of coding is becoming increasingly essential for anyone looking to stand out in their field. Whether you're a software developer or not, learning the basics of coding can open doors to new opportunities and help you connect with customers in more meaningful ways.
Published on September 18, 2019, The Standard newspaper highlighted four online courses that can help you get started with coding. These courses are perfect for those who don't have the time to learn highly skilled coding but want to grasp the basics.
One of the courses is Skillshare's 'How to make apps with no programming experience' course. This course consists of 14 videos ranging from 8 minutes to 20 minutes in length and can be completed in just one day. With this course, you can learn to turn your app idea into reality and even pitch it to investors or identify partners who can help turn your idea into a product.
Another course is Codeacademy's Python course, which promises to teach you the basics of Python in just 25 hours and 12 topics. Python is one of the easiest-to-use programming languages around and is useful for both web and software development. Codeacademy also offers free coding lessons in 12 different programming languages, including JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, and Sass.
For those who are new to programming, Skillshare's 'Introduction to programming' course is a great place to start. This 35-minute course teaches you the basics of programming, walks you through code samples, and illustrates various data types. Although only the first chapter is free, you can sign up for a free one-month trial or just understand the basics of programming and then move on to learning Python from Codeacademy.
Lastly, Udemy's 'Beginner web development' course is perfect for those who want to start a side gig and create a simple website for their business. This course promises to teach you the basics of web creation in just three hours and four minutes and covers two pillars of web development, HTML and CSS. By the end of the course, you should be able to create a web page, add images, construct lists, change font colors, and add content boxes to web pages.
