- Coding can be a valuable hard skill for workers in an increasingly digital economy.
- Below, you'll find 13 sites with resources for learning to code online — from MIT's free coursework to an IBM Data Science Professional Certificate — that span categories and popular programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
- If you've been affected by COVID-19, some e-learning sites like Educative and Codecademy also have programs that offer scholarships and free subscriptions.
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Whether you're a beginner or an advanced coder, the internet has plenty of options to help you develop and deepen your skillset — often completely for free.
Below, you'll find 13 sites that offer resources for learning how to code from the comfort of your home. They vary in price and offerings, but most have free material or affordable options. You can take advantage of MIT's OpenCourseWare where they publish virtually all MIT course content for the public, or you can earn a Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate for $49/month.
If you're looking to pick up a specific skill set, you can narrow your search down by programming language or coursework. If you're just starting out, it may be worth looking at affordable or free introductory courses to get a sense of what you'd like to pursue before investing money and time into a degree or professional certificate.
Some sites, like Educative and Codecademy, have opportunities for people who have been affected by COVID-19. For instance, Educative is offering free scholarships to its Become a Frontend Developer (typically $115) learning track to people whose life or livelihood has been interrupted, and Codecademy is donating three months of its Pro subscription to five unemployed or furloughed workers for every one purchased. You can apply for one of those free memberships here. Coursera has also made 100 of its courses completely free to enroll in — including computer science classes — through December 31. It's also worth looking into any scholarships or financial aid learning sites like edX or Coursera may offer if you opt for their material.
13 sites that will help you learn how to code online:
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