Learn to Code | Coursera

Computers touch nearly every aspect of our lives. The days of believing that computer programming should restricted only to people with “technical aptitude” are long past. Increasingly, the ability to read, write, and understand code is critical for our jobs and our education. With coding classes, you can learn logic, planning, and problem-solving skills through fun hands-on programming challenges. Whether you’re looking to code for your work or your personal growth, you’ll find your start in this collection.

Coding jobs

Learning to code is the first step down the path to programming-oriented job titles like web developer, software developer, or machine learning engineer. Beyond web and software development, basic coding skills are valuable for data analysts, data scientists, financial analysts, and bioinformatics scientists, among others. A quick search on indeed.com shows 150,000 job openings with programming skills or experience as a requirement. Over 25% of these jobs pay $100,000 or more annually. Get your start in coding with the courses in this collection to start on the path toward your next job, promotion, or degree.

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