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Coding Foundations

Learn to code and think like a programmer.

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About this course

Start coding from zero — programming logic, Python, and the problem-solving habits behind every developer.

You see your phone, your laptop, even the POS machine at the market. They all run on code. But what exactly happens when you click an app or Mama Ngozi uses her POS machine to collect money? It’s not magic, it’s a series of very fast instructions that the computer understands.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 4 lessons

  1. How computers run code12 min
  2. Variables, loops, and logic20 min
  3. Your first real program22 min
  4. Project: build a small app90 min

Your project

My First Python Program: 'Kudi Tracker'

A Google Drive link containing your Python code file (.py), a text document explaining your program, and screenshots of your program in action.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Coding Foundations free?

Yes. Coding Foundations is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Coding Foundations take to complete?

10 weeks · ~7 hrs/week. There are 4 lessons, about 2 hours of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Coding Foundations?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in Coding Foundations?

You will build practical skills in Programming logic, Python, Problem solving, Version control. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Coding Foundations?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — My First Python Program: 'Kudi Tracker' and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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