Want to get into tech but not sure where to start? Thinking about applying to a competitive coding bootcamp and need a solid foundation? You’re in the right place.
Our free Intro to Coding course will teach you the basics of JavaScript and problem-solving, two key skills every future software engineer needs.
- Designed for beginners
- Self-paced, online program
- Dedicated Slack community of course participants
- Created by Code Platoon instructors
Updated Version on the Way!
The coding exercises that used to be part of this course were hosted on a platform that is no longer available to us. That means you won’t see the interactive practice exercises right now.
We’re working on a brand-new version of Intro to Coding that’ll bring coding exercises back. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a more guided way to start coding hands-on, check out our free Intro to Coding LIVE course. It’s interactive, beginner-friendly, and taught live by Code Platoon instructors with real-time support.
What You’ll Learn
Intro to Coding will teach you two things – JavaScript fundamentals, including JavaScript syntax, and algorithmic problem-solving concepts.
These two skills are paramount to becoming a software engineer and being accepted into a coding bootcamp like Code Platoon. When most people start learning to code, they just know the syntax of a language. Then, when it comes time to solve coding exercises, they immediately get stuck and give up.
Intro to Coding will help you develop your problem-solving skills by demonstrating concepts in action.
Here’s a list of what you’ll learn in this Intro To Coding course:
- Primitive Data Types
- Variables
- String Interpolation
- Conditional Statements
- Arrays & Objects
- Iteration/Loops
- Functions
- Scope
- Pseudo-coding
Course Content
- 11 Sessions
- 7 hours of on-demand videos
- No prior coding experience or knowledge is necessary.
Course Requirements
- Have an email address
- Understand the English language
- Have an internet connection
- Be able to watch and learn from videos
Your instructor
Tom Prete is a Code Platoon Instructor, a full-stack engineer, and a U.S. Marine veteran. Before joining Code Platoon, Tom worked at a digital mental health startup as a QA Engineer/Software Engineer after attending Fullstack Academy in Chicago. Tom loves the process of learning code, solving problems, and creating practical, fun applications. Before becoming a full-stack developer, Tom worked as an analyst at PNC Bank and Bank of America, where he loved mentoring new employees. As a U.S. Marine, Tom was in an artillery battery stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA, and had multiple deployments.
