Discover Intro to Coding: Our Free Online Python Course for Beginners
TLDR: Code Platoon instructor Roger gives a sneak peek at Intro to Coding: a free, self-paced online Python course for beginners. With Intro to Coding, you’ll learn Python online with real programming skills from lesson one. Explore 50+ hands-on coding exercises to go from “Hello World” to building your first Python projects, all on your own schedule. No experience is needed to start learning Python.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d like to try coding, but I don’t know where to start,” you’re not alone. Many beginners feel unsure about taking that first step into tech. That’s exactly why we built Intro to Coding, a free, self-paced course designed to help you learn Python online, build practical skills, and discover if coding could be your next career move.
Why Learn Python?
Python is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. It powers everything from websites and apps to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis.
“Python is highly sought after by employers, making it a smart choice if you’re considering a tech career,” Roger De La Garza, Army Veteran and Intro to Coding Instructor, explains.
“Python is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly programming languages out there. It’s easy to read and write, almost like English.”
How Intro to Coding Works
This online course is built specifically for beginners who are looking for a practical introduction to programming. When you start Intro to Coding, you won’t spend hours hearing about theory before you touch a keyboard. You’ll start writing real programs in the very first lesson.
Each lesson introduces a single concept in plain language, then shows you exactly how it works. You’ll watch a short video, see Roger walk through examples, and then jump into our built-in code editor to try it yourself.
“The only way to get better at coding is by coding,” Roger says. “We’ll start with ‘Hello, World!’ and work our way up to building a real Python project from scratch—the kind of work you can add to a portfolio.”
“You’ll get to experiment, make mistakes, and figure out new solutions to the coding exercises I’ve made for you. That’s how you’ll develop your problem-solving skills and start feeling like a real software engineer.”
Ready to give it a try?
You don’t need to be a tech whiz or spend hours watching Python tutorials online to get a sense of whether coding could be right for you. You just need curiosity and an interest in discovering software engineering.
“My advice is just open the first lesson, write your first line of Python, and see where it takes you,” Roger says. “You might be surprised by how much you love it—and how quickly you start thinking like a programmer.”
Join Intro to Coding on LaunchPoint and start learning Python online today.
