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Intro to Coding

Master Python fundamentals at your own pace—your bridge from first line of code to attending a Code Platoon bootcamp.

Course Snapshot

  • 6 Self‑paced modules
  • 14 Lessons
  • 6 Hours of Video
  • 50+ Practice Exercises

Hands‑On From Minute One 

Code in a built‑in IDE as you watch.

Career‑Ready Foundations

Gain Python skills Bootcamps and employers look for.

Military‑Community Focused

Lessons and support designed for your journey.
Course Curriculum

What You Will Learn

Meet Your Instructor

Rogelio De La Garza

Full-stack Software Engineering Instructor
Rogelio De La Garza is the Foundations of Programming Instructor for Code Platoon. Prior to his career in tech, he served in the US Army for eight years as a Combat Engineer. He graduated from Code Platoon’s Full-stack Software Engineering Bootcamp, Uniform Platoon, and returned as a teaching assistant for the subsequent Victor Platoon. Currently, he is pursuing a Computer Science degree. Rogelio enjoys spending time with his son, working out, and creating small video games.

Ready for the Next Step in Your Tech Career?

Explore how Code Platoon’s immersive bootcamps in Full-Stack Software Engineering and AI Cloud & DevOps can take your skills further. Learn full-time or part-time, in person or remotely — with scholarships and VA benefits available.

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