Calling all future programmers! Are you ready to take the next step in your computing career by learning to code? We’re here to help! Simply put, a programming language is a set of instructions that produces various outputs that are used in computer programming to implement algorithms. We depend on codes in every aspect of our lives, from hospital booking systems to online banking. According to IEEE Computer Society, ‘coding is one of the core skills required by most well-paying jobs today’ and ‘coding skills are especially of value in the IT, data analytics, research, web designing, and engineering’ industries. So, what are you waiting for?
We’ve compiled a list of our best coding courses, ranging from object-oriented codes such as Python to functional programming languages and scripting languages including JavaScript. Check them out below and update your CV with some of the most in-demand skills of the moment:
HTML and CSS
While HTML and CSS are not technically official programming languages, they are fundamental skills needed for programming as they are on the frontend of every web page and application, providing structure and style. In this course, learn how to create your own web pages and enhance your site with dynamic content.
Get started with HTML
SQL
Structured Query Language is a domain-specific language for managing data through “talking” to the database. You’ll learn everything you need to know about SQL, from the absolute basics all the way to advanced queries, joins and beyond. Key takeaways include how to retrieve data, how to sort, filter, group, and summarise data and how to insert, update and delete data. Everything’s organised into bite-sized, self-contained lessons, so you can learn key SQL skills quickly and easily.
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Java
Java is an object-oriented programming language and one of the most popular codes, especially for building Android apps. In this course, you’ll discover the core concepts of Java, as well as the basics of object orientation and how to work with objects, variables, loops, and libraries. At the end of the course, you will create a chat program from the ground up to practice your skills.
Get ahead with Java
Python
Python is a great choice for building web and desktop applications and data science as it’s easy to learn and well-structured. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of writing syntactically-correct Python code and how to decipher Boolean to solve real-world programming problems. Perfect for beginners, you’ll practice constructing Python strings, perform indexing and slicing string operations.
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Kotlin
Kotlin offers all the features web developers could ask for, combining object-oriented and functional programming features. Since Google officially announced Kotlin as a first-class language for Android development, demand for Kotlin has massively grown, so make your CV stand out by mastering it. In this comprehensive course, learn the basics of Kotlin and address topics such as builds and testing, generics and extension functions.
Upskill with Kotlin
NodeJS
NodeJS, also known as JavaScript, is a great choice for server-side and client-side programming as it is compatible with other programming languages. NodeJS is perfect for creating animations and managing multimedia and is an important platform for developing web and network applications. Get a full introduction to NodeJS and discover how to install and run it in this course for beginners.
Get ahead with NodeJS
Keep the momentum
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