Welcome to Your Tech Adventure!

Ready to go from zero to tech hero? This free, college-level course will transform you into a coding, networking, and AI superstar in just 104 weeks (2 years, 12-15 house/week). Whether you're on Windows, Linux (Linux Mint), macOS, or Chrome OS, you'll build jaw-dropping projects, create a GitHub portfolio, and land a tech job or launch a startup. Inspired by a foster kid's dream to share art through tech, This course is your ticket to a brighter future – 100% free and fun!

What You'll Achieve:

• Skills: Code in Python, JavaScript, Rust; master frameworks, networking, AI/ML; and prep for jobs.
• Portfolio: Build 20+ projects, from games to AI apps, hosted on GitHub.
• Career: Land a tech job or start your own company.
• Mission: Free, accessable education for all, no degree required!

Gear Up:

• Computer or Chromebook (8GB+ RAM, 128GB+ storage).
• Internet for free resources (e.g., freeCodeCamp, GitHub).
• Passion to learn and shine!

Time Estimate: 12-15 hours/week for 104 weeks – Let's make it epic!

Phase 1: Computer Basics

( Weeks 1-4, ~15 hours)
Learn hardware, Software, File management, and internet safety. Set up your first GitHub portfolio.

Portfolio: "Portfolio-Setup" with a README.

Resources:

freeCodeCamp.org

Learn to Code — For Free

Free Touch Typing Software

Learn touch typing online using TypingClub’s free typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos.

TypingClub

Phase 2: Operating Systems - Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS

(Weeks 5-14, ~50 hours)
Master GUI, terminal, and scripting on windows (CMD/PowerShell), Linux Mint (Bash), macOS (Zsh/Bash), or Chrome OS (Crostini Linux). Set up Ubuntu via Crostini or cloud VMs.

Portfolio: "OS-Portfolio" with file structures, scripts, and setup notes.

Resources:

Microsoft Learn: Build skills that open doors in your career

Learn with interactive lessons and technical documentation, earn professional development hours and certifications, and connect with the community.

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Tutorials | Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things.

Ubuntu

Official Apple Support

Learn more about popular features and topics, and find resources that will help you with all of your Apple products.

Chromebook Help

Official Chromebook Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Chromebook and other answers to frequently asked questions.

Phase 3: Programming Fundamentals

(Weeks 15-26, ~60 hours)
Learn logic, pseudo-code, and Python. Build a calculator and text adventure game.

Portfolio: "Python-Portfolio" with projects.

Resources:

Welcome to Python.org

The official home of the Python Programming Language

Python.org

CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python

An introduction to programming using Python, a popular language for general-purpose programming, data science, web programming, and more.

Phase 4: Version Control with Git

(Weeks 27-36, ~50 hours)
Master Git and GitHub for collaboration and backups.

Portfolio: "Git-Portfolio" with Repos and Pull Request.

Resources:

Git

GitHub.com Help Documentation

Get started, troubleshoot, and make the most of GitHub. Documentation for new users, developers, administrators, and all of GitHub’s products.

GitHub Docs

Phase 5: Core Languages

(Weeks 37-60, ~120 hours)
Code in JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C, C++, Build a game and system tools.

Portfolio: "JS-Portfolio, Rust-Portfolio, C-Portfolio."

Resources:

MDN Web Docs

The MDN Web Docs site provides information about Open Web technologies including HTML, CSS, and APIs for both Web sites and progressive web apps.

MDN Web Docs

Rust Documentation

Phase 6: Frameworks and Tools

(Weeks 61-76, ~80 hours)
Learn Vue, React, Tauri, Chart.js, Note.js, Docker. Build dashboards and desktop apps.

Portfolio: "Vue-portfolio, React-Portfolio, Tauri-Portfolio."

Resources:

Vue.js

Vue.js - The Progressive JavaScript Framework

Vue.js

React

React is the library for web and native user interfaces. Build user interfaces out of individual pieces called components written in JavaScript. React is designed to let you seamlessly combine components written by independent people, teams, and organizations.

Learn React

Tauri 2.0

The cross-platform app building toolkit

Tauri

Phase 7: Networking

(Weeks 77-86, ~50 hours)
Master networking basics and admin skills with Wireshark, GNS3, AWS.

Portfolio: "Network-Portfolio, Network-Admin-Portfolio."

Resources:

Information Technology (IT) Certifications & Tech Training | CompTIA

Start or advance your IT career with a CompTIA certification. Explore certifications, training, and exam resources to get certified.

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training

Begin learning by accessing 600+ free digital courses, curated by the experts at AWS. Unlock diverse lab experiences and more by becoming an AWS Skill Builder subscriber.

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Phase 8: AI/ML for AI Readiness

(Weeks 87-98, ~60 hours)
Learn AI/ML with Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, Candle. Build an image classifier.

Portfolio: "AI-Portfolio."

Resources:

TensorFlow

An end-to-end open source machine learning platform for everyone. Discover TensorFlow’s flexible ecosystem of tools, libraries and community resources.

TensorFlow

PyTorch

PyTorch Foundation is the deep learning community home for the open source PyTorch framework and ecosystem.

PyTorch

Phase 9: Projects, Portfolio, Job Prep

(Weeks 99-110, ~60 hours)
Build capstone projects (full-stack, networking, AI) and a GitHub Pages portfolio.

Portfolio: "Capstone-portfolio, Zero-To-Hero-Portfolio."

Resources:

freeCodeCamp.org

Learn to Code — For Free

• LeetCode.com - LeetCode is the best platform to help you enhance your skills, expand your knowledge and prepare for technical interviews.

Phase 10: Job Hunt and Entrepreneurship

(Weeks 111-114, ~20 hours)
Land a job or start a company with an MVP (e.g., community art gallery).

Portfolio: "Entrepreneur-Portfolio."

Resources:

LinkedIn Learning: Online Training Courses & Skill Building

Accelerate skills & career development for yourself or your team | Business, AI, tech, & creative skills | Find your LinkedIn Learning plan today.

LinkedIn Learning: Online Training Courses & Skill Building

Indie Hackers: Work Together to Build Profitable Online Businesses

Connect with developers sharing the strategies and revenue numbers behind their companies and side projects.

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Why This Course Rocks.

Get Started Now: Dive into Phase 1, set up your GitHub, and join the tech revolution! Share your progress on X or with our community. Let's go from Zero to Hero together!