10 websites offer FREE computer programming/coding training. Is this a good option for you or someone you know?

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:10:36 -0500

No matter which site you select, they all offer the experience and knowledge for those interested in learning to learn how to code at no cost. If you’ve been making any excuses, they’ve just gone out the window. Get coding and have fun with it!

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Learn Coding For Free With These 10 Sites

Ever wanted to learn to develop that amazing idea you have? Here are 10 sites that will teach you to code—for free! Get started with coding right now.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 10 at 2015 12:18 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:18:32 -0500

MIT is on the list! I might try it out.....I learned using Pascal and then moved to Turbo Pascal (this was in the 80's....). I think I will look at the MIT site. Thanks for sharing this opportunity CPO Andy Carrillo, MS!

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Nov 10 at 2015 1:12 AM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:12:50 -0500

I tried Pascal in the mid-80s and chasing a misplaced semicolon that torpedoed over 200 lines of code drove me to Dante's 80th level of hell. Finally got it to run, but the payoff did not equal the effort. Perhaps I should not have given up so soon...

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 10 at 2015 1:43 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:43:38 -0500

Great link - thanks!

Response by LTC Eric Coger made Nov 10 at 2015 5:18 AM

LTC Eric Coger — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:18:52 -0500

They will give you the basics to understand how things work (if you don't already), unless you have some innate talent, you aren't getting a job from this.

Response by LTC Jeffrey Strickland made Nov 10 at 2015 8:41 AM

LTC Jeffrey Strickland — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:41:29 -0500

Programming is a skill that is broader than IT. It spills over into machine learning, statistics, predictive modeling, operation research, and many more fields. Coursera also offers free classes and classses for credit as well.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 8:57 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:57:55 -0500

Thanks for the link Chief! It's always good to try and learn something new.

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Nov 10 at 2015 12:43 PM

MAJ Alvin B. — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:43:26 -0500

These online and free courses are a good place to start. Some of these sites offer additional courses that go beyond the very basics.