Coding is an invaluable skill in today's job market. Whether you are looking for a full program or single classes, here are five places in LA that can get you started:
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MakerSquare, Santa Monica
The newest class on the scene. After successfully launching in Austin and San Francisco, MakerSquare will open its doors in LA on August 17th. The program is a rigorous 12 week bootcamp that helps students learn the technical and professional skills to land a software position.
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Ruby/Rails Meetup Group, Multiple Locations
Founded in 2006, the group is open to anyone interested in learning and sharing experiences with Ruby and its companion web application framework, Rails. Many people recommend Ruby as a great first programming language to newcomers. The group hosts guest speakers and averages 50 to 60 attendees per month, emphasizing a collaborative environment.
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Sabio.la, Culver City
The developer community that claims to be able to "break anyone in to the high-tech industry. Anyone." The program offers a variety of course options including a 10-week front end development course ($3,250) and a full stack training ($13,450) that includes six weeks of pre-training, 12 weeks of full stack, four weeks of career onboarding, and up to five years of professional development training and mentorship.
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Girl Develop It, South Pasadena
An international nonprofit that aims to provide affordable programs to women (and men) who seek a career in software and web development. The Los Angeles chapter offers a variety of week and weekend classes that range from beginner tutorials to advanced classes. Although the programs are women inclusive, they are not women only.
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CoderDojo, Venice
Teaching your child to code at a young age can be an extremely valuable tool for them down the road. Founded in 2012, this children's coding club welcomes students ages 8-16 and is regularly hosted at Google LA. The dojos are set up and run by volunteers. They occasionally feature tours of tech companies, trips to tech events, and guest speakers.
