Coding or Software BOOT CAMPS?

[bjcheung77]

My recommendation and take would be to get the basics under your belt, what I mean is the beginner's programming languages of choice - I would choose C, C++, Java, Python as these four are the ones most used at the current time. Here are some FREE resources you may be interested in as they are a small part of what I am reading.  You want the "basics" before you jump forward, I highly recommend reviewing what's available online (when there are FREE courses being offered for Intro to Programming, etc) See below: The first link shows the same 4 programming languages I recommended, but instead of just C, it recommends C#. C# is for .NET framework, C can be more useful.

W3schools Web Developer Tools: https://www.w3schools.com/
Free Code Camp: https://www.freecodecamp.org/
SoloLearn Code: https://www.sololearn.com/
Code Academy: https://www.codecademy.com/
C++ Resources: Learn C++ - http://www.learncpp.com/

While we're on W3schools, they have certificates such as the PHP for $95.  This is worth college credit at Purdue University Global if you want to ladder up to a BSIT degree later. I would suggest reviewing this link here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ertificate  |  Moreover, here's the Coursera options for FREE using TADA.  I suggest all of them since it's provided by TADA and has ACE college credit recommendations, I would take the others not ACE as well if you have the time. Link: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Coursera

Another moderator started the following thread about TADA and the offerings available, have a read here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Experience
You need the full package, I always recommend the following three: Certs, Degree, Experience.  Maybe start with the free 6 month TADA first (take the easiest and work your way to hardest), then work on the freebie code camps, and take the IBM Full Stack Developer Cert and W3schools PHP certification last.  Maybe mix this up a bit for maximum overlapping of learning...