10 Best Online Programming Courses for Kids

The international online school "Aitigenio" teaches children and teenagers from 5 to 18 years old. Here you can learn programming, design, languages, as well as any school subjects. Training is conducted via video link, and homework is easy to complete through a personal online platform. It is convenient that parents also have a personal account through which they can monitor the achievements of the child and receive feedback from teachers. Many were pleased that there are communities of interest for students, where children can communicate and make friends.In general, there are no complaints about the quality of the company's work, they only complain about the support service, which does not always manage to solve problems in a timely manner.

Ideal for students who want to learn programming. The education system is divided into blocks by age: for students 8-10 years old, 10-12 years old, 12-15 years old and 14-17 years old. You can master any direction: Python, Unity, Roblox, etc. There are no boring lectures in Kodland, and in the classroom, children create real games and programs. You can evaluate the quality of education for free - just sign up for a trial lesson and the teacher will select an individual schedule and tell you how everything will go. From the unpleasant: video communication is sometimes interrupted or slowed down and it is not easy to perceive the material because of this. Plus, the site itself sometimes does not work correctly and does not provide access to the resource, while the support service only shrug.

ProgKids is the best online programming school for kids aged 7-12. Education takes place in the form of a game in the world of Minecraft, which children love so much. Through the game, students learn the programming languages ​​Snap!, Scratch and Python, which allows them to immediately put their knowledge into practice and see the result. You can take courses on your own or with a teacher. The first option will cost only 690 rubles per month, and you will have to study from lectures and videos.But, judging by the reviews, the material is presented in a simple and understandable language, plus you can ask the mentor a question in the chat at any time, so there will be no problems. Lessons with a teacher will cost more - the price of one lesson starts from 1000 rubles. However, the price includes the tuition itself, checking homework and consultations. As a minus, only a small selection of courses can be noted.

Online school "Codemika" provides an opportunity for schoolchildren and adults to get an IT profession from anywhere in the world. Everyone can take an in-depth course on programming in Java, Python, Scratch, learn how to create games, applications, websites and much more. The program is selected based on age and interests. For example, children 7-8 years old can take an entertaining course on creating cartoons. Children aged 10-11-12 will be interested in game development classes. Graduates, students and adults will be able to try themselves as a real developer and master a full-fledged specialty.Training is based mainly on practice, which is a big plus for further professional activities. Disappointing only limited choice of courses.

Skillbox is one of the most popular online learning platforms. Everything is perfect here: from the organization of classes to direct communication with the teacher. There are different options for studying the material. For example, you can fully master the profession of a programmer from scratch, build a portfolio and then find a job. Or take a separate course that will allow you to get a specific skill or learn an instrument. It can be: web layout, Java development, etc. etc. Whichever option you choose, the training will be at its best: the classes are practice-oriented, and the teachers know their business "from" and "to". Unfortunately, although rare, there are complaints about the quality of materials - some of them are already outdated, sometimes there is too much "water".At the same time, the company's policy is also upsetting, when you can return only 20% of the amount paid if you did not like the course.

"Netology" offers the largest selection of courses and directions for self-education. There are programs for beginners who want to learn programming from scratch, as well as for those who are already well versed in the topic and want to develop their skills to the pro level and find a job in their specialty. The courses contain a lot of relevant information that will be useful in professional activities. So the classes will be more useful for graduates of 10-11 grades who want to connect their lives with IT than for children of 10-11-12 years old. Judging by the reviews, the teaching staff is uneven - some explain mediocre, some are just fire.They also sometimes complain about the quality of video communication and the lack of practice.

The children's school of programming and robotics "Pixel" recruits children from 5 to 17 years old. In the process of learning, students will master basic languages, learn how to create games or try themselves as web designers. The program is selected individually, taking into account the age, skills and wishes of the child. Classes are held via video communication, while the format can be any: personal communication with the teacher, mini-groups for 8 people or just video courses followed by homework checks. The company has 15 branches, so if you live in Moscow or the Moscow region, you can study in person.When choosing, it is worth considering that the service is primarily focused on children aged 10-14, and there are no advanced courses to prepare for professional activities.

Foxford is a full-fledged online school where you can study any subject of the school curriculum, as well as learn programming from the very basics. Courses are built based on the age of the students. For children in grades 1-4, exciting activities are conducted that will help develop an interest in learning. Lessons for students in grades 5-9 are aimed at a deeper study of the material. Graduates of grades 10-11 are prepared here for admission to universities and are introduced to complex programming topics. Classes are taught by teachers from Moscow State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Higher School of Economics and other leading educational institutions of the country.Unfortunately, there were some drawbacks: there are complaints that the site does not always work correctly and it is possible to access the lessons every other time, while the support service is often inactive.

"EasyPro Academy" is famous for its individual approach to each student. Classes here are held 1 on 1, which allows you to quickly achieve tangible results. Teachers are in touch 24/7 and ready to answer all questions. The whole learning process is built on the basis of the skills and interests of the child, so it will definitely not be boring. Plus, most of the lessons are practice, when the student himself writes codes, creates games and solves problems.This approach allows you to more effectively learn new things and quickly remember the material covered. I am glad that the relevance of the data is also monitored and the information is updated once a month if something is out of date. If you believe the reviews, parents and children have no serious complaints about the work of the school - everyone is satisfied with the quality of education, the presentation of material and prices.

Geekbrains has been consistently ranked among the top online learning platforms for several years now. The courses are designed for different levels of training and are perfect for students in grades 10-11 who want to master a profession in demand and in the future find a job in their chosen direction. Here you will be taught the basics of programming, web design and marketing from scratch. They will help not only to develop skills, but also to become a true specialist in their field.Experts from Mail.ru Group, Sberbank, Alfa-Bank, MegaFon, X5 Retail Group and other top companies act as instructors for the courses. These are people who solve professional problems every day and can share really useful tricks. There are no complaints about the quality of training, only the prices upset - classes will really cost a lot.