Non Techies Learn Coding and Basic Computer Skills

Incidentally, Georgetown University Law Center tried out Programming in their curriculum. The experimental plan was expected of about 20 students to enroll and take part in the Schedule. But, it was a surprise for the administration as the seats got filled immediately and the waitlist roared up to 130. In the Present semester, the management has five Programming classes. Again, the reception to the programming classes by students was amazing. Georgetown Law Professor Paul Ohm, said: “They aren’t going to become programmers, but they realize these are skills that will make them better lawyers”. Students of Professor Paul know to write short programs. These short programs do represent some important concepts in the Supreme Court when compared to a Google Search. Be it manufacturing or Marketing, every field has sensed the importance of Programming and presenting the project wise has been flourishing. Coding is the new sensational thing the world is going behind in the field of Programming. It doesn’t require you to become a Programmer to learn Coding, but a practical knowledge on how to deal with people and representing your skills does matter.

Enrolling in Computer Science subjects have been increasing recently. Although the craze on Computers and gadgets are evergreen, the interest in majors and non-major streams are on fire. Famous Schools like Stanford, Northwestern and University of Illinois have introduced CS+X initiatives. These Hybrid courses are a combination of Computers and other subjects. Some of the subjects that combine with Computers are Anthropology, Comparative Literature and History. According to a recent survey, nowadays almost over half of the student community is interested in attending Introduction classes on Computers. These introduction Classes include Basics of Computer Programming, Algorithm and Abstract Reasoning. Computer Science Professor at the University of Washington, Ed Lazowska said, “That kind of thinking an essential component of a 21st-century liberal arts education. Programming is the hands-on, inquiry-based way we teach computational thinking.” Famous Computer Science Professor at Harvard says, “You come to realize it’s just one idea after another, layered on top of each other”. 

Reports execute there are over 91 coding campuses functioning across the United States. Over 18,000 graduates come up every year. This number has drastically increased as it was just 2,200 in 2013. General Assembly Chief Executive Jake Schwartz clarifies that the most popular among all programs that are offered is “Programming for Non-Programmers”. This 2-day course is priced at $525 USD. A Free online course named Dash is also conducted at General Assembly. This course consists of Software Program writing for the Web. Liz Eggleston the co-founder of Course Report suggests students and other attempt the sample free session before opting to pay for the course. As the Coding camps and other schedules are not regulated, it is necessary to know more about it and study the offerings before giving it a try (enrolling). On knowing the basics right, students end up joining certification training to better their skills and land up in top jobs. Online Educational websites are many. Finding the right website for learning make things even tough. Coursera, edX and Udacity are the chief MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) providers. These offer Computer Science course subjects and stand supported skill development nucleus for students and others to learn.

Harvard’s “Introduction to Computer Science” CS50 is the most taken Course of edX online. The Course is offered free, keeping in mind the interest of students and the importance of providing education. But, if you spend an extra $ 90, a Certificate mentioning Course Completion is also offered. Likewise, Coursera’s online learning program involves free learning. On paying $ 39 to $ 79 a certification can also be obtained. The variation in rate is followed by the Course taken. Udacity’s certificate online programs include Certification curriculums comprises of Digital Marketing, Android Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Self-Driving Car Engineering. Few of the global brands also take part as Brand partners for promoting these course programs online. Some of them are Facebook, Google, IBM, Mercedes Benz etc. For instance, a Nano degree course costs you an average $ 200/ month. If you take up the course and complete it within 12 months, you are compensated with half of your course fee.

Google Scientist and former Stanford Professor Sebastian Thrun, also the co-founder Chairman of Udacity said, they’ve found a way out to improve the online course completion frequency. The answer being “Add People”. The important aspect Dr. Thrun instills in our brains is that we humans have to outthink machines. In fact, Mr. Thrun was eventually right. When the man made machines can do a certain task, getting your brain inside the computer to think like one and understanding the device seems the prime factor of intelligence and the effect enabled by Man Made thinking over Artificial Intelligence.

Resource: The New York Times