Courses (.5 high school credits each )
- Discover IT – A box of IT chocolates helping the students discover an interest in the field.
- Web for Business – Building a résumé website using HTML5 and CSS3.
- JavaScript Rocks! – Programming fundamentals with easy-to-use JavaScript.
- Advanced Programming – Moving into more sophisticated programming using Java, the language that runs Android phones.
Instructor-led courses offered online with the option of a scheduled video conferencing session with an instructor. Students participate with programming teams from companies using state-of-the-art web communications including email, Slack, Asana, Zoom and Skype.
Each course integrates critical professional skills as part of the activities including:
- File management
- Effective business communications
- Writing effective emails
- Team communications – using Slack.
- Project management – using Asana for task management and planning.
- UX - User eXperience – creating for others, not yourself.
- The Grammar Gauntlet – will you survive? Communications with best grammar choices gets the job.
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail – being able to talk like a tech, as well as explaining things using plain English.
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