Coding - 6b2

So I need to find a way to learn code that isn't too expensive and that can be done either from home or local. I had previously looked at doing a masters in code, however the options up north are limited and for what I actually want to do - code websites - they aren't that relevant and are also very expensive. - on top of this I don't really want to go back to uni after I have just graduated and got over the stress of the 3 years!

Code First Girls

You will be learning how to do simple web and computer programming. The courses are very practical and aims to give you skills that you could use at uni, in the workplace, or in your own tech startup.

The courses will create an intense and immersive learning environment. Depending on the course you do, you will have a mixture of in-person lectures and tutorials, and then a further homework and practice each week. Sessions will be held at different times according to the location.

If you sign up for the course, it is critical that you aim to make all of the sessions, as the content is worked through at a brisk pace.

If you've ever wanted to create your own website or come up with the latest great app design but haven’t known how to go about creating it, learning to code is for you. Having some basic coding skills will allow you to start building your ideas. Check out some of the great ways to learn how to code on the web (you can see some options here). If you find this interesting and exciting, you will benefit hugely from learning in a classroom environment.

I HAVE AN ARTS BACKGROUND, DOES THAT MATTER?

No, not at all. coding is a skill and can be picked up by people of all backgrounds, whether scientific or arts based.

This sort of course wouldn't be suitable for me, as you can see they only offer them in London and you have to be enrolled in the university they use. 

At this point the masterclass also wouldn't work as I don't have the base coding skills. 

I had a look at all of these websites but none of them jumped out to be the thing I am looking for, I want to learn code - preferably online but not just using youtube tutorials as this would be time consuming and difficult to find resources. 

Lynda was the only one that I thought could be suitable however 25 pound a month for a bunch of tutorials that don't follow on for each other and no tutor figure wouldn't work for me. 

Codeacademy

This seems like it could have potential, it isn't too expensive and has good reviews. The website says as long as you can read, you can start learning to code. 6 months however is a long time to sign up for something and ideally I'd like to learn a bit faster as I will have the time on my hands.

Superhi

How are you different from other coding schools, like General Assembly, or free ones like Codecademy

SuperHi provides support that actually helps. 1:1 sessions and forever-access to our online Slack community of students from around the world means you have expert, personalised help at your fingertips. Our course is practical, unlike other programs that take a month or more before you make your first website.

The benefit of taking the SuperHi course is that while you still get to learn at your own pace, we will be here to guide you each week. Our students report that free coding websites lacked community and incentive, so here at SuperHi we aim to foster both.