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Become a developer in 16 weeks or less.

This course will teach you everything you need to become a professional developer using Au.

I’m an individual or student and want to learn to code in Au

I want to run this course with my students

Course highlights

18 MODULES

400+ CODE SNIPPETS

50+ TUTORIAL QUIZZES

25 EXERCISES

3 PROJECTS

100k+ WORDS

3 STUDY GUIDE

10 SKILLS BUILDERS

Browser-Based Effortless learning with our browser-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and tutorial system. Nothing to install and no bulky downloads needed!

Self-Paced No time constraints, our course allows you to learn at your own pace.

Interactive Learning Enhance your skills by testing your knowledge with engaging quizzes, exercises and skills-builders.

Integrated IDE All tutorials can be accessed directly from within our IDE. No need to switch between windows.

Study Guides Master coding through examples, our study guides break down complex coding problems with step-by-step guidance.

Au Lab Notes Experiment with Au Lab Notes, test code and create custom snippets to save for future use.

Full Stack development for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Coding The power Au means that you can write full-stack applications using one language and one development environment.

Test your knowledge as you progress through the modules with quizzes which contain mitigation to explain the misconceptions when an incorrect answer is selected.

Advanced Tutorial system that allows you to run code in the tutorial and see the output results, you do not need to swap windows or pause videos. Our interactive tutorial system has been created with the developers learning journey in mind. You have the ability to run and debug all code snippets in the tutorial pages and you are encouraged to make your own changes to the code to see how they impact the output.

No knowledge of any other programming language or environment required, everything is taught on the course This course has been designed to cater to all developers no matter how much (or how little) coding experience you already have. Jargon is kept to a minimum and where specialised terms are used they are explained and include an example to give some context.

Everything needed to code for the Console, Front End, Back End and Middleware The main aim for many when completing this course is a career in software development. You will be taught everything you need to know in order to set yourself off on that journey, the addition of Skills Builders and Au Active projects allow you to put these skills into action way before landing your first development job.

Build your portfolio with Au Active Au Active projects encourage students to put their learning into practice. Students will work to industry standard specifications and designs to better understand how writing a software solution works in the real world.

The Hot Slice Pizza project is an e-commerce platform containing all of the features you would expect on an online food ordering application.

See how your Catalyst Profile could look

Have something to talk about at interviews Au Active equips you with a standout portfolio and abundance of skills to kickstart your software development career.

Before Au Active

I have done a little bit of coding at school/university

I am well equipped to start my software development career

I have experience working to project designs and specifications

I have a diverse portfolio with many different project types to showcase

I am confident in my abilities to progress in my career as a software developer

After Au Active

I have the technical knowledge to build an application

I have the problem solving skills needed to tackle challenges

I have experience working to project designs and specifications

I have a diverse portfolio with many different project types to showcase

I am confident in my abilities progress in my career as a software developer

Pricing

PAYMENT OPTION ONE

£35 12 monthly installments (£420 for 12 months access)

• 16 week course • Dedicated learning environment • Browser-based • Self-paced • Worked Examples • Industry standard projects • Au Active projects • Community support

PAYMENT OPTION TWO

£300 12 months access to the course (save £120)

• 16 week course • Dedicated learning environment • Browser-based • Self-paced • Worked Examples • Industry standard projects • Au Active projects • Community support

STUDENT ONLY

£120 12 months access to the course (save £300)

• 16 week course • Dedicated learning environment • Browser-based • Self-paced • Worked Examples • Industry standard projects • Au Active projects • Community support

Developer journeys Learning Au is a gateway to a career in software development. Here is a selection of our brilliant Junior Developers and Undergraduates and what they are doing now!

Cole's Journey “I learnt Au and I am now a back-end developer working in the automotive industry. The main languages I use now are Java, Kotlin, Python and Typescript. Au helped me to build my skill-set to be able to use all of these languages proficiently.”

Narjis' Journey “After I graduated the Introduction to Programming with Au course, I joined the Au development team and had my first client project ever.”

Hardeep's Journey “I learnt Au and now I am a full stack engineer working at a learning software provider for transport companies. The projects that I work on uses a Microsoft stack with a mix of Vue.js and Web Forms on the front end, .Net 6 with C# on the back end and SQL for the databases.”

What our students have to say

Narjis Au Developer “I've always dreamed to be a software developer ever since I was in high school but the thought of me wasting several years of my life to learn different programming languages for my application to run on different operating systems always scared me away. Until I knew about au. I got attached immediately.”

Will Au Developer “Using Au has taught me so many different things such as settings up APIs, building user interfaces, and interacting with databases. This core knowledge I believe will help me to excel with my degree as well as providing me with skills that will help me find a job in the future.”

Mostafa Au Developer “Au is an unbelievable experience, I jumped with my knowledge in the world of programming multiple steps in such a short period. I developed my first full stack program at a very early stage in my career. I loved the passion of the community and the education path.”

Tom Au Developer “Learning Au was the most fun I have had during my time developing - it is quick to pick up and is so powerful for any uses you have for it. Creating powerful, full stack applications in Au was relatively easy due to its quick learning curve and an excellent IDE.”

Dino Au Developer “I really didn’t expect that it would be possible to learn new language in that short amount of time. I would recommend everyone, no matter of the previous experience, to start learning Au and I promise that they wouldn’t regret.”

Ghufran Au Developer “My new favourite language, I can't wait to do more with it! Building a fully functioning website much faster than I could in any other language has been pretty incredible!”

Trial the first two modules of the course Still not sure if this course is right for you? Why not try the first two modules of the course for free?

Be part of the Au Community Join a supportive community of developers, both past and present. Be a part of a vibrant network for future success.

Au Ambassadors Get involved! Become an Au Ambassador and earn credits towards a full developer license after course completion.

Buddy Groups Join a buddy group and get personalised support. Your course companion could be anywhere in the world!

Discord Channel Connect with other developers, Au Ambassadors and the Au Development Team via our Discord channel. Get answers to your questions, receive additional samples, exercises, and snippets.

AMA Wednesdays We hold Ask Me Anything sessions each Wednesday on our Discord channel, where Aucoda staff and Au Ambassadors will be online all day to answer any questions or queries that you may have.

Join Our Discord Community Our Discord community is a great channel to discuss all things Au! You can connect directly with the Aucoda team and receive their support on all your coding questions and queries.

Au Quick Facts

Do I need to have coding experience to join this course? No! The Introduction to Programming with Au course is suitable for everyone no matter your coding experience.

Why should I learn to program with Au rather than Python, Javascript etc? Choosing a programming language will always come down to personal preference. Au is just another choice on a long list of available languages, but the simple syntax and powerful capabilities to output to any other language should definitely be considered.

Do I need a powerful computer? Absolutley not! The beauty of using the Automic browser-based IDE is that there are no installations required. All you need is a machine and internet access and you can start coding!

Can I get a discount? Yes! We often run limited time offers via our social media platforms. If you are struggling financially we also offer a hardships grant at our discretion. Please contact us to find out more.

Is there a money back guarantee? Unfortunately we are unable to offer a money-back guarantee as this is an online course and once you purchase the course you have access to all of the training materials. However, you can try the first two modules of the course for free via the website before you register.

Do you offer certificates for course completion? Upon completion of the course you will receive access to your Catalyst Profile. This profile shows a breakdown of all of the modules, quizzes and exercises you have completed and also allows you to showcase you Au Active projects. Your Catalyst Profile is accessible via a link that can be shared with family, friends and future employers!

What is the time commitment to complete the course? The course can be completed in as little as 12 weeks. Your prior coding knowledge will play a huge factor in how long it takes you to complete the course. The course is self-paced, it is not a race.

Can I attend a classroom? Aucoda do not currently offer any classroom-based sessions, although we encourage schools and universities to host lunchtime coding clubs and we provide all of the support necessary.

Will I learn how to write games? Yes, you will learn all of the fundamental skills needed to write games. However, games are not specifically covered in this course.

Will I learn how to write business software? Yes, you will learn all of the fundamental skills needed to write business software including but not limited to, writing databases and using APIs.

Will I learn how to write a website? Yes, you will learn all of the fundamental skills needed to write websites including but not limited to, implementing a user interface based on a design and making that design responsive.

Will I learn how to write a phone app? Yes, you will learn how to write applications compatible with mobile phones.

I need help - what do I do? If you find yourself struggling at any point during the course, we encourage you to reach out for help in the Au Community Discord channel where the Au developers and Au Ambassadors are on hand to answer any questions.

I missed a number of weeks, does that matter? Not at all! This course is self-paced so if you need to take a break that is fine, just make sure you persevere and come back to it when you are able.

What is an Individual Account? An Individual Account is intended for use while you are learning how to code in Au. This account provides you with access to the Automic IDE and tutorials. You can write full stack applications and see the output. It is everything you need to be able to learn and refine your skills.

What is a Developer Account? A Developer Account is intended for use once you start writing software commercially. This account provides you with access to the Automic IDE and tutorials but also includes source control integration and allows you to forge your code and download the source code necessary to deploy your applications.

After the course do I have to pay to access the IDE? Yes, in order to keep access to your Automic account after you have completed the course you need to ensure that you keep up with payments (either annually or monthly). If your payments lapse you will be given a warning before your account is closed down.

Are there any hidden costs, do I have to pay for extras? There are no hidden costs. Once you have your Automic account there are no other payments other than your annual or monthly subscription fee. You will incur additional fees if you were to upgrade to a developer account or if you decided to take any additional courses but both of these are your choice and there is no obligation to do so.

Will this help me get a job? Participating in this course will give you all the skills necessary to be a professional full stack developer. However, it is up to you how much practice you are willing to put in. By participating in Au Active projects you will have real projects to showcase to potential employers via your Catalyst Profile.

Can I share my portfolio with others? Yes! Your Catalyst Profile is yours, you can share the link with family, friends and potential employers. Showing people what you have already achieved could be more beneficial in some instances than telling them what you think you can achieve.

Who can take the course? Anybody of any age and with any level of computer programming experience can take the course. We advise you to use your better judgement when considering purchasing the course for children under the age of 14.

How do I conduct myself on the course, I confused about how I use the course and learn Once you purchase the course you will gain access to all of the training materials. Each module begins with a forward to introduce the topic, followed by a number of tutorials for you to complete at your own pace. Take your time, complete all of the quizzes and exercises and remember everyone has to start somewhere!

Can I get the course in another language or is it just English? The course is currently only available in English.

Our course in more detail

The course is broken down into several modules for you to take in any order and at your own pace. The structure of a module is:

Forward - The forward tackles what you are doing, why you are doing it and how it relates to the real world. This section is a useful to read and come back to as the module progresses.
The Core Module - This is the core learning part of the module and it is broken down into five tutorials.
Exercise - The exercise will use your knowledge of the Core Module to complete a set of tasks or create a program using the principles you have learnt. If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to ask the community for help. These exercises will get you coding, for real, using your imagination to solve problems.
Quiz - The quiz allows you to test yourself on questions related to the Core Module and further reading.
FAQ - The FAQ answers the most common questions relating to this module.
Progress - Once you have completed all quizzes and exercises in the module, the module is complete and will be marked as complete on your progress tracker.
Worked Example - A Worked Example may be used after a section to explain how to use a feature to show the practical use.
Project - There are two large scale projects on this course. Tap In, Tap Out Travel, and the Hot Slice Pizza Company Full Website (there is also a Hot Slice Pizza worked example). These will take you several weeks to complete. You should complete them in the Automic IDE. All design materials will be provided along with a complete specification. Again, these projects will be taxing, but if you follow the worked examples, do the exercises, you will be able to handle these larger projects. They will form part of your portfolio for your Catalyst profile, and ultimately show others your skills and will help you to get a job in development.

Throughout the tutorials you will be presented with code that you need to read and follow along with. There are many places where you will be expected to write code too. All of this is to cement the concepts you are being taught.

Snippets - Code snippets are used to explain a point in code. You are encouraged to run these snippets, change them and re-run them to see the effects of your changes.
Terminology - Terminology breaks down things you might hear as part of a conversation as a developer.
Skills Builder - These are quick fire exercises where you use your knowledge to write actual code. Skills Builders are used to test your learning and allow you to practice in an atomic way.

List of worked examples

Hot Slice Pizza Login.
Nuff Paid Gateway for making electronic payments.

Projects

Tap In, Tap Out Travel. Ticketless Trips, a user checks in at a start station and checks out at a destination. You have to work out the fare at the end of the day. They can use the service many times and after a certain number of trips they qualify for a day pass, a week pass, or a month pass.
Hot Slice Pizza, the full monty - full website development from login, ordering, backend payment gateway.

Course structure

Start your journey today

PAYMENT OPTION ONE

£35 12 monthly installments (£420 for 1 year)

• 16 week course • Dedicated learning environment • Browser-based • Self-paced • Worked Examples • Industry standard projects • Au Active projects • Community support

PAYMENT OPTION TWO

£300 12 months access to the course (save £120)

• 16 week course • Dedicated learning environment • Browser-based • Self-paced • Worked Examples • Industry standard projects • Au Active projects • Community support

STUDENT ONLY

£120 12 months access to the course (save £300)

• 16 week course • Dedicated learning environment • Browser-based • Self-paced • Worked Examples • Industry standard projects • Au Active projects • Community support

Become a developer in 16 weeks or less. This course will teach you everything you need to become a professional developer using Au.

I'm an individual or student

I want to run this course

Course highlights

18 MODULES

400+ CODE SNIPPETS

50+ TUTORIAL QUIZZES

25 EXERCISES

3 PROJECTS

100k+ WORDS

3 STUDY GUIDE

10 SKILLS BUILDERS

Browser-Based Effortless learning with our browser-based IDE and tutorial system. Nothing to install and no bulky downloads needed!