Computer Science Classes for High School Students in Chicago

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a full-stack web developer. Students will learn to build the front-end of websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as learning how to program the back-end of websites with Node.js. Students will also be introduced to developer tools such as Git to collaborate with developers as well as modern web technologies such as Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap to efficiently create responsive websites. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start an entry-level career in development after graduation. The program includes a free retake and each course includes a step-by-step workbook.

This course guides students through game development with Java and graphic design. Students create animations to use inside thei arcade game that they learn to code themselves.

This course introduces students to the programming language Java. Students gain hands on experience with concepts like arrays, variables, and data types as they program console applications.

Learn computer science fundamentals with two versatile and powerful programming languages, Java and Python. This 6-week summer course is designed for high school and college students looking to get a head start in programming, or preparing for college-level course work and the AP exam. The certificate program covers everything from programming basics to advanced data science and computer programming concepts. Students also learn Python’s dynamic applications in data science, machine learning, and automation.

Students entering grades 10-12 can discover the intersection of math and science in this practical course. With the Mathematica programming language, students work with scientific datasets and solve computational problems.

This summer course for high school and college students covers the Java programming language and computer science fundamentals. Java is one of the most popular programming languages globally and is also the foundation of most university-level computer science study programs. The fast-paced curriculum begins with Java basics and quickly moves to advanced topics, such as recursion and object-oriented programming. By the end of the class, participants will have created a portfolio-worthy program. The course prepares students for the AP Computer Science exam, giving them a head start on university-level computer programming classes.

In this live online summer course, high schoolers and college students learn Java programming language and computer science fundamentals. As one of the most programming languages globally and a coding language taught in many university-level computer science study programs, Java is a great skill to have. This course starts up with Java basics and then progresses to more advanced topics, such as recursion and object-oriented programming. Students will work on projects and learn the material through hands-on training. The course prepares students for the AP Computer Science exam, giving them a head start on university-level computer programming classes.

This course prepares high school and college students for a successful career as a web developer. Participants work on projects that simulate real-world scenarios. During the first half of this course, students master HTML, CSS, and FTP, so they learn how to build a website, customize its appearance, and launch it. Next, participants work with JavaScript and its libraries. These programming tools help students take their skills to the next level.

Students ages 13-17 can bring any level of coding skills to this course and increase their proficiency in computer programming. As they work in Java, students program Windows applications and work collaboratively to offer constructive feedback and debugging solutions.