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Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

Course summary

Start date

Anytime

Cost

£35.00

Delivery mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

This course is hosted on an external learning platform
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About the course

Have you ever wished you knew how to program, but had no idea where to start from? This course will teach you how to program in Scratch, an easy-to-use visual programming language. More importantly, it will introduce you to the fundamental principles of computing and it will help you think like a software engineer.

This course is also available with captions in Arabic and Spanish.

Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course. 

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn:  

  • How to programme in Scratch, an easy-to-use visual programming language
  • The fundamental principles of computing that will help you think like a software engineer

Who the course is for

This course is for anyone with an interest in learning about programming and computing.

Entry criteria

Introductory: No previous knowledge required.

Additional Information

This course is hosted on an external learning platform