The Joy of Coding online course has been specially created by the University of Michigan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for anyone who wants to experience first-hand the power and thrill of coding computers to do amazing things.

Course Dates: June 21 – August 2, 2023 

Course Format: completely online, no scheduled lectures

Course Cost: $125 + tax, need-based financial aid available

Prerequisites: 

+ students must be 13 years or older 

+ No prior coding experience is required!

+ Have taken high school algebra

+ Have a desire to learn

+ Are able to commit 4 – 6 hours a week and chip away at the material daily

Students will: 
+ Have weekly asynchronous coding lectures/assignments using an interactive textbook
+ Learn to code at their own pace with support from Michigan ECE faculty and students 
+ Have our commitment to help you get unstuck when learning to code  – everyone gets stuck somewhere, at some point!
+ Receive a certificate of accomplishment to bolster their college applications

For priority consideration, please submit an application by April 30 on our website.