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We offer free, beginner-friendly courses designed to help you gain confidence in coding. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or preparing for our immersive coding bootcamps, these courses are your first step.
Kickstart Your Coding Journey for Free
Thinking about learning to code? Our free courses are the perfect place to start. Whether you’re brand new to programming or just need a refresher, these beginner-friendly courses help you build a solid foundation in Python and core coding skills. It’s a risk-free way to explore software development, build your confidence, and get ready for the next step—applying to Code Platoon and training to become a software engineer.
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Intro to Coding: Your First Step
New to coding? No problem. Our Intro to Coding (Self-Paced) course is a free online program that helps you build a strong foundation in programming, no experience required. You'll work through six self-paced modules with 14 easy-to-follow lessons, six hours of video content, and over 50 hands-on practice exercises. From the very first lesson, you'll be coding in a built-in IDE, learning by doing. You'll pick up essential Python skills that bootcamps and employers value—all in a course designed with the military community in mind.
Intro to Coding LIVE: A Hands-On Start
If you’re ready to learn Python and coding fundamentals but prefer guidance from an instructor, our Intro to Coding LIVE course is a great fit. This live, three-week program is offered three times a year and includes nine evening sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You'll dive deeper into coding basics with hands-on exercises, get real-time support from experienced instructors, and receive personalized feedback to help you grow. It’s a focused, interactive way to start your coding journey with confidence.
Hear From Past Participants
"I wasn’t technically inclined or computer savvy, but Intro to Coding LIVE gave me the foundation I needed. It showed me I could succeed in coding bootcamp and as a professional software engineer."
Neka Blair
Military Spouse | Software Engineer, Microsoft
"I had never written a line of code before Code Platoon. I completed Intro to Coding, continued to graduate from the program, and now I have a job writing code everyday. And I couldn't be happier!"
Zachary Blackburn
Marine Corps Veteran | Software Engineer, Affirm
Before I started Code Platoon, I kept asking myself Am I even going to like coding? After I did the Intro to Coding course, I was living, breathing, and dreaming code. Now, I love it. I find it so fun.
Alisha Burgfeld
Army Veteran | Scrum Master, BTI360
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