Intro to Careers & Coding

Event Description

Intro to Careers & Coding (ICC) is designed for lifelong learners (18+) as an onramp into the field of computer science. Our program allows participants to make more informed decisions about committing to furthering their education in technology. ICC is a virtual class through a Zoom call.

Each class contains:
● A useful onramp to coding skills. Whether it’s for educational purposes, workforce retraining, skills development, or general interest.
● No experience necessary. This course is for novices and those just getting started with coding.
● Learn from the pros. Classes are taught LIVE by a professional programmer. Participants receive guidance and relevant insights into the tech industry.
● Get hands-on experience. Designed for the individual looking to gain some guided experience with coding, participants learn by “doing”
● Discover career pathways. There are many different types of programming languages and career pathways. Learn which ones spark your interest.

Curriculum
Participants learn from professional programmers in a virtual setting and cover the following topics:

Fundamentals of Web Development
● Understand basic HTML and CSS.
● Exposure to functions and basic logic in JavaScript.
● The ability to create a basic website using HTML, CSS & JavaScript.

Fundamentals of Database Structures
● Introduction to the fundamentals of Database Structures and Design, SQL data.
● An introduction to various data-related job types.
● Hands-on experience with SQL.

Cloud Services & Server Side Code
● Introduction to cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
● Exposure to the function and role of backend services in

Admission

Free