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Career Advice

Data science career guide: Everything you need to know to get started

Thinking about a career in data science? Learn everything you need to know about different roles, their responsibilities, programming languages & more.

Jacob Johnson
Career Advice

Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Which Path is right for you?

Interested in working with data, but not sure where to start? We’ll explore data analytics and data science in more detail, to help you decide between our Data Analyst and our Data Scientist Career Paths.

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao
Learning to code

3 ways to connect with the Codecademy community

Wondering where to connect with fellow learners? We have a variety of community spaces you can join and participate in. Find out how to join!

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao

How software is created: Team members, tools, and more

If you're new to coding, or even just curious about the dozens of apps and websites you use every day, you've probably found yourself wondering how applications are built. We've got you covered.

Jacob Johnson
News and events

Black and Brilliant AI Accelerator: Meet the Coaches

The Black and Brilliant AI Accelerator kicked off in March, and we’re excited to share a look behind the scenes.

Codecademy Team Codecademy Team
Learning to code

3 ways a coding mentor can help you learn

Coding mentors can help you simplify your learning process. They can guide your learning path, and provide additional learning resources that come from experience.

Daniel Chae Daniel Chae
News and events

Introducing Build iOS Apps with SwiftUI

We’re pleased to introduce you to Build iOS Apps with SwiftUI. This Skill Path is designed for anyone interested in building and publishing a mobile app for Apple devices from start to finish.

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao
Business

5 tips for keeping your team engaged with online learning

We’ve put together some helpful tips for ensuring your team stays motivated and engaged while learning with Codecademy for Teams.

Jolene Nicotina Jolene Nicotina
Learning to code

Getting to know no-code: An interview with Makerpad's Ben Tossell

We spoke with Ben Tossell, the Founder of Makerpad, a no-code community recently acquired by Zapier, to find out more about the world of no-code.

Megan O'Neill Megan O'Neill
Career Advice

How to get a job as a developer

Looking for a job as a developer? Learn how to find the right job for you, how to build your skills, and what to expect during the hiring process.

Jacob Johnson
News and events

Introducing collaborative coding with Career Path groups

We’re excited to roll out Career Path groups — a new curriculum feature designed to help you gain confidence and learn the collaborative coding skills you need to succeed in your new career.

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao

Java vs. JavaScript: Which is right for you?

Java and JavaScript are two of the most popular programming languages. Because they both have "Java" in their names, you may think they're related. But they're actually very different. As Brendan, a full-stack

Jacob Johnson
Updates

Introducing the Data Analyst Career Path

The Data Analyst Career Path is designed to prepare you with everything you need to land an entry-level job as a Data Analyst — one of the most in-demand roles in tech.

Megan O'Neill Megan O'Neill
Learning to code

Introducing CS101: A major update to our Computer Science Path

Our updated Computer Science Path will enable you to build a conceptual foundation, practice problem solving, and be ready to score an entry-level software engineering role.

Megan O'Neill Megan O'Neill
News and events

Kicking off the Black and Brilliant AI Accelerator

Last month we shared that we’ve partnered with Black and Brilliant on an Artificial Intelligence Accelerator program in order to upskill the next generation of AI superstars. The course begins this week.

Megan O'Neill Megan O'Neill
Teams

5 professional benefits of learning to code

Six Codecademy for Teams learners share the benefits they experienced as a result of learning technical skills.

Jolene Nicotina Jolene Nicotina
Learning to code

How to add JavaScript to customize your Wix site with Velo

Want to do more with your Wix site? Whether you’re a creative professional, business owner, or building something just for fun, you can add tons of advanced features to your site with a bit of JavaScript know-how.

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao
Teams

Codecademy for Teams: Deciding what to learn

We’re excited that you’ve decided to learn with Codecademy. Not sure where to start? We’re here to offer some insight on which courses might be a good fit, based on your current team and role.

Risa Takenaka Risa Takenaka
Learning to code

Join us for Codecademy Live: Creative Coding

Explore the world of creative coding with p5.js, an open-source JavaScript library. We'll create drawings, animations, and video sculptures in this beginner-friendly series.

Jiwon Shin Jiwon Shin
Updates

Updates to the Full-Stack, Front-End, and Back-End Career Paths

Good news! We're updating our three Web Development Career Paths with new content. Find out what's new.

Nick Duckwiler Nick Duckwiler
Learning to code

Data science languages: What should you learn first?

A question we hear a lot is: “What data science languages should I learn first?” We spoke to Sophie, a Curriculum Developer here at Codecademy, to answer this question.

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao
Career Advice

Advice from one generation of women in tech to the next

For Women’s History Month, we talked with women in tech on our team. They shared advice for starting out, finding your way, and shaping what comes next for the industry.

Lee DiSanti Lee DiSanti
Teams

5 leaders share how technical training helped their teams

We spoke with leaders at five companies that are using Codecademy for Teams to find out how their teams have benefitted from learning to code.

Jolene Nicotina Jolene Nicotina
Community

Connect with fellow Codecademy learners on Discord

To celebrate the verification of our Discord server, we spoke to two of the community members that were there from the start. Chris and Steven helped make the Codecademy Discord server what it is today.

Megan O'Neill Megan O'Neill
Learning to code

Understanding open source software: A Q&A

Open source software is essential to the work of many engineers, but what exactly is it? We spoke with Codecademy Senior Software Engineer Josh to learn more.

Lillian Xiao Lillian Xiao
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