Programming for Everyone – An Introduction to Visual Programming Languages

BY
IsraelX via Edx

Learn about the programming paradigms from the past, present, and the future with Programming for Everyone online course by edX.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

8 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2-3 Hours Per Week

Course overview

In an age immersed in technological advancements, knowing about programming is a skill you cannot skip. With Programming for Everyone – An Introduction to Visual Programming Languages by edX learn to program intuitive and visual languages. The introductory level course requires no prior knowledge of mathematics or programming.

This eight-week long training provides an outline of the pre-existing programming approaches and what they will entail in the near future. The Programming for Everyone certification syllabus ensures that you have an elementary-level knowledge of two natural and visual programming languages. The curriculum also introduces Statecharts, live sequence charts (LSCs), and orthogonality and hierarchy concepts. 

IsraelX, a national consortium of various higher education institutes in Israel, offers the Programming for Everyone online course free of cost through edX. Students get access to the video transcripts in Hebrew and English. Despite being an introductory level programme, the curriculum covers advanced concepts like forbidden scenarios, choice, controlled natural language, and more. 

The highlights

  • English and Hebrew video transcripts 
  • Purchasable certification 
  • IsraelX course
  • A self-paced computer science programme
  • Introductory eight-week course
  • No minimum requirements
  • Free study material, survey, and discussions
  • edX certified LinkedIn profile 
  • Flexible schedule for sessions
  • Free learner testimonials

Program offerings

  • English and hebrew video transcripts
  • Purchasable certification
  • Israelx course
  • Self-paced programme
  • Introductory eight-week course
  • Free study material
  • Edx certification
  • Flexible schedule for sessions
  • Free learner testimonials

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • Make the Programming for Everyone – An Introduction to Visual Programming Languages fee payment through net banking/credit/debit cards.

Programming for Everyone – An Introduction to Visual Programming Languages fee structure

Training 

Fee

Programming for Everyone – An Introduction to Visual Programming Languages

NA

Certificate

Rs.3,243

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

IsraelX

certificate fees

₹3,243

Eligibility criteria

Since the Programming for Everyone training an introductory-study level, it does not require any prior maths or programming knowledge. However, the Introduction to CS course from edX can be helpful for candidates.

What you will learn

Programming skills

Applicants learn through a curriculum divided into eight modules into the Programming for an Everyone certification course to excel in concepts such as:

  • Development and definition of programming languages
  • Reactive systems
  • Statecharts
  • LSCs
  • Visual programming languages and challenges
  • Visual formalisms
  • Concepts of orthogonality and hierarchy 
  • Behavioural programming paradigm
  • Controlled natural language
  • Programming by demonstration
  • Playful programming
  • Advanced LSCs concepts like forbidden scenarios, choices, etc.
  • Programming interfaces: drag and drop, show and tell

The syllabus

Week 1

  • Introduction to programming
  • Definition of programming
  • Reactive systems 
  • Development of programming languages

Week 2

  • Visual programming languages 
  • Overview of possible languages
  • Challenges of visual languages
  • Visual formalisms

Week 3

  • Introduction to the executable programming language of Statecharts
  • Concepts of orthogonality and hierarchy

Week 4 (Less technical students can skip the section)

  • Advanced statecharts 
  • Statecharts Semantics

Week 5

  • Behavioural programming paradigm 
  • Programming with stories 
  • Live sequence charts’ (LSCs) executable language

Week 6

  • Programming by demonstration
  • Playful programming 
  • Interfaces to programming (drag and drop, show and tell)
  • Controlled natural language
  • Show & tell, drag & drop

Week 7 (Less technical students can skip the section)

  • LSCs’ advanced concepts 
  • Forbidden scenarios 
  • Choice

Week 8

  • Survey of various fun programming languages 
  • Learning robots 
  • Discussion on programming’s future 
  • Summary

Admission details

The admission process for Programming for Everyone certification is as follows:

Step 1 – Go to the edX certification web page at https://www.edx.org/course/programming-for-everyone-an-introduction-to-visual. 

Step 2 – Have a glance to review the important information like session date, instructor bio, university details, curriculum, certificate, and more. 

Step 3 – Now, for proceeding towards enrolment, log in to your edX profile. Those who don’t have one can open an account with basic details or sign in with Google/Facebook/Apple account. 

Step 4 – You will now receive free access to all course material. 

Step 5 – For securing the certificate, select a payment option to continue. 


Filling the form

Learners applying for the Programming for everyone training can use their edX account or create a new one. After registration, they can access the video lectures and more.

How it helps

Today’s world relies on computers and smartphones; programming is the one thing that drives them. Every industry vertical, market, and field requires primary computer expertise, and knowing coding can give you an edge. With this introductory course, you will learn visual programming from scratch and master its fundamentals.

Programming for Everyone certification benefits doesn’t end here as you can also get the certificate on your online job portfolio, CV, and LinkedIn, to showcase the skills you have gained. Besides, the accreditation is signed by expert educators from IsraelX, thereby increasing its credibility.

Instructors

Dr Michal Gordon

Dr Michal Gordon
Senior Faculty
IsraelX

Ph.D

Mr David Harel

Mr David Harel
Professor
IsraelX

FAQs

What are the entry requirements for this edX certification course?

There are no requirements. Even if you don’t know Maths or programming basics, you can still apply for the course. However, edX recommends that taking Intro to CS certification may help candidates, though it’s not mandatory.

Are the video transcripts only available in English?

No. Students also receive transcripts in Hebrew for this course.

Is there an edX entrance examination for enrolment?

No.

How can I secure the accreditation?

After finishing the Programming for Everyone training, you can pay Rs 3,598 to unlock your digital certificate. 

I am not sure if the course is for me. What can I do?

Review the programme details on the course web page and go to the following link to check out the curriculum's YouTube introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LQ1Zl773ys&feature=emb_title. 

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