Code Foundations: Your Launchpad into Programming – Live – 1 week

Dreaming of learning to code but don’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly course is designed to gently guide you through the essential building blocks of programming, preparing you for a successful journey into languages like PHP and beyond.

No prior technical experience needed! We’ll skip the confusing jargon and focus on building a solid understanding of how computers think and how software is created. Think of this as learning the alphabet and basic grammar before writing your first story.

What You’ll Learn:

• Demystifying Computers: Understand how your computer works and the basics of the internet.
• Navigating the Digital World: Get comfortable with files, folders, and even a little bit of the command line.
• Your First Web Pages (The Very Basics): Discover the simple structure of web pages using HTML and a touch of styling with CSS – see your creations come to life!
• Thinking Like a Programmer: Learn to break down problems into logical steps using visual tools like flowcharts.
• Planning Your Code: Master the art of outlining your program’s logic with simple pseudocode.
• The Power of Logic: Grasp fundamental concepts like “if this, then that” and how programs make decisions.
• Repeating Yourself (Efficiently!): Understand the concept of loops and how to automate tasks.
• Storing Information: Variables Explained: Learn how computers remember and work with data.
• Reusable Code: Introduction to Functions: Discover how to create handy blocks of instructions.

Why Take This Course?

• No Fear Learning: We create a supportive and encouraging environment for absolute beginners.
• Build a Strong Foundation: Understand the core concepts that underpin all programming languages.
• Prepare for PHP: This course provides the perfect stepping stone to confidently learn PHP.
• Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Learn valuable logical thinking that applies to all areas of life.
• See Tangible Results: Create simple web pages and understand how code translates into action.

What to Expect:

• Easy-to-understand explanations and real-world analogies.
• Visual aids like flowcharts to illustrate concepts.
• Simple, practical exercises to reinforce learning.
• A supportive community of fellow beginners.
• The confidence to tackle your first programming language.

Ready to unlock your inner coder? Start building your foundation today!