Virtual Coding Courses.
We host a range of online coding courses, either 1-1 or in group settings. Our programmers are able lead students through everything from creating applications, software, websites and games, by writing code in programming languages (Python and Javascript), as well as markup languages like HTML, stylesheet languages like CSS and database languages like SQL and R.
We have teamed up with some of the UK’s brightest programmers, including ex-employees of the MIT Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Lab, SpaceX and NASA, Software Engineers for Apple and Google, as well as Computer Scientists and programmers at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Why Learn to Code?
Learning to code has a plethora of benefits for students - not only can it be hugely enjoyable and creative, but it helps students to think critically in a structured way, teaching them to think computationally to approach a wide variety of problems and solve them. This isn't just a great skill for software engineers, mathematicians and logicians, it's useful for everyone and students will see benefits across a wide range of subjects. Coding is a great display of initiative & intelligence - tech is everywhere, everything is being automated and there is no better time to stay ahead of the curve.
Engaging the Mind.
People often don’t realise how engaging coding is until they actually have a go. The goal of coding is to build something that solves a problem, and this idea of building things is fundamental to why coding is fun - think of it like solving a logic puzzle (Sudoku), or building with lego.
Thinking Creatively.
Working out how to solve a problem requires creativity. Programming is the same – there are many ways to approach and solve the same problem. No two programs are written the same way; in fact, experienced coders even seem to develop their own style of coding. You can even use code creatively when making art. A huge range of art is created digitally – think about every Pixar film you’ve ever seen.
Thinking Computationally.
Programming languages are deterministic, and require you to build larger features out of smaller individual functions. You naturally end up thinking in a more computational way. This aids problem-solving and allows you to abstract away from specific problems & find general solutions that apply in other situations.
Higher Education & Careers.
If you want to attend a top university, you should expect to have in-person interviews, where you will be asked about your skills and interests, such as coding. Coding opens up a huge range of career opportunities. The McKinsey Global Institute even reports that by 2030, 800 million jobs worldwide will have been replaced by robotic automation. You could be the person who programs all the robots.