This FREE Intro to Coding Workshop is open to everyone and is designed for those who are curious about coding. Whether you're a curious beginner or a techie looking to expand your skills, this workshop is for you! Basic computer knowledge is required for the best workshop experience. Our workshops are taught by Grand Circus alumni who are currently working in tech. They are a wealth of knowledge about all things Grand Circus and the tech community - and they love to talk about both!
Get an idea of what our courses are like! Join a free virtual Intro to Coding class.
- Get hands-on: Like our bootcamps, you'll learn by building actual code, not just listening to lectures.
- Learn from the pros: Our instructors are Grand Circus alumni now working in tech, bringing real-world experience and passion to the workshop.
- Ask anything: Get insights and inspiration from your instructor's journey.
- Connect with others: Meet fellow coding enthusiasts and build your network.
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What to Expect From Virtual Intro to Coding Workshops
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Instructors are trained in providing support in online, live settings. They are all professional developers, who took a Grand Circus bootcamp. They’ll share their personal stories with you, and you’re free to ask them questions about the transition!
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Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll need a computer, an Internet connection (e.g. WiFi), the Zoom app/software for video conferencing, a web browser such as Chrome, a quiet spot, you, yourself, and your eagerness to learn. That’s all!
We assume that you already know how to open a web browser and do basic Google searches to find content and that you’ve used a mobile phone or played video games before. We do not expect you to have a programming degree or have read any books about programming.
- Get a ticket for the workshop through Eventbrite
- Watch your email for a “Join Now” link roughly 25 minutes before class
- Open a browser window
- Click “Join Now”
- Turn on your camera, watch, and play along with the instructor!
Your instructors will be sharing their screen and leading you through a slide deck of instructions and information about programming. They will show you how to create or modify code and then have you practice along at home. Before we get started, we might do an ice-breaker or two so everybody can get to know each other!
For those who attend the workshop, you’ll be emailed the content and follow-up learning suggestions shortly after the workshop concludes. Take some time on your own after class to redo and review the lessons learned. We’ll also give you some optional homework that you can try your hand at.
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