Get coding with LinkedIn Learning

Whether you’re familiar with coding, or just getting started, LinkedIn Learning can be your guide in learning this valuable skill. 

Coding remains a critical skill in the workplace. LinkedIn Learning, an online learning resource which is accessible to you at no cost, has therefore created a range of courses to help you no matter what level you’re at. 

Beginner courses will help you understand the basics and provide you with the foundation to learn more about coding. Whereas advanced courses will dive deeper into coding concepts, frameworks, and best practices. 

1. Navigate to lil.uct.ac.za and enter your UCT studentnumber@wf.uct.ac.za and your password. 
2. Once you have successfully authenticated, click Coding Practice in the left column. 
3. Select the applicable course and enjoy. Alternatively, access these coding courses directly on LinkedIn Learning: 
   • Programming Foundations: Fundamentals 
   • Python for Non-Programmers 
   • Intermediate Python for Non-Programmers 
   • Go Practice: Functions 
   • Python Essential Training 
   • Learning C# 
   • Learning SQL Programming 

Challenge yourself

LinkedIn Learning also offers Code Challenges courses, which are powered by CoderPad, and integrated with GitHub Codespaces. Suitable for beginner to advanced, these courses will not only help you learn the latest programming languages, but also provide real-time practice in a coding environment. You get taught by industry experts and can then apply those skills in a practical environment. 

1. On the Coding Practice page in the top bar, click the Type drop-down menu and select the Courses checkbox. Click Show results. 
2. In the Hands - On Practice drop-down menu, select the applicable challenge and click Show results. 

Learn when you want to 

LinkedIn Learning gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, when you want to. Visit lil.uct.ac.za and see how this valuable resource can help you acquire the skills you need in a rapidly evolving work environment.