Intro
Gain a basic understanding of JavaScript - one of the most sought after programming languages in the tech industry.
Our INTRO course is completely FREE.
Get started now on your journey into software development.
Curriculum
What is programming?
Learn what programming is and how it differs from programmatic thinking. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of computers vs. humans, and why computers need more specific instructions.
Get started with JavaScript
Get hands-on experience with JavaScript - one of the most popular programming languages - learning about different data types, how to perform calculations, and how to make decisions in code.
Functions and loops
Go further with JavaScript, using functions to store pieces of code so it can be reused, and loops to repeat tasks over without having to write instructions over and over.
Objects and arrays
Discover how to deal with more complex data in JavaScript, using arrays to keep collections of similar data, and using objects to group related pieces of data together.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this course was designed with beginners in mind.
This course is completely free of charge.
For this course you just need a computer with an Internet connection, and a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge.
This course is designed to give you a taste of what programming is and whether it is right for you.
Following this course, we'd recommend applying for our comprehensive BOOTCAMP course, which covers programming in a much greater depth and gives you all of the necessary knowledge to career change into software development.
There are no lectures or classes for this course, so you can study it whenever is convenient for you. We'd recommend spending at least 1-2 hours a day working through the content so you don't forget it!
Join our online community
Don't go it alone. If you need help, or just want to chat, then make use of the Command Shift Community of staff, students, alumni and other learners. You'll receive an invite as soon as your start the course.
Learn by doing
Using our bespoke learning materials, you'll be able to follow along with the code examples on our learning platform as you go along. We'll quiz you along the way to reinforce what you've learnt.
What are you waiting for?
Start your coding journey now with 25 hours of introductory material
