Check out these resources to help your coding journey. This page will update constantly, so keep an eye out for new information!
1. Learning Platforms
Explore these platforms to kickstart or enhance your coding skills for FREE.
| Platform | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| freeCodeCamp | Offers free, interactive coding lessons for all levels. | Visit freeCodeCamp |
| Codecademy | Interactive coding lessons with free and paid options. | Visit Codecademy |
| Khan Academy | Great for foundational computer science concepts. | Visit Khan Academy |
| W3Schools | A web tutorials guide that’s great for learning individual elements at your own pace. | Visit W3schools |
| The Odin Project | Project-based instructional learning. | Visit the Odin Project |
2. Job Boards & Career Support
Find flexible, remote-friendly job opportunities tailored for moms and women in tech.
| Platform | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The Mom Project – Job Search | A career platform connecting moms with family-friendly employers. | Visit The Mom Project |
| Remote Woman – Remote Jobs | A job board for remote roles at companies committed to inclusion. | Visit Remote Woman |
| Power to Fly – Career Growth | Focuses on connecting women to top companies hiring remotely. | Visit Power to Fly |
3. Communities and Networking
Connect with other moms and women in tech for support, mentorship, and advice.
| Community | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Ladies | A job board and support community for women in tech. | Visit Tech Ladies |
4. Featured Resource of the Month
February 2025 Pick:
- Platform: The Odin Project
- Why I love it: The Odin Project is a FREE open-source curriculum that covers full-stack web development, starting from the basics to advanced topics. It’s perfect for self-paced learning, and the structured roadmap helps moms (and anyone) stay on track!
January 2025 Pick:
- Platform: Exercism
- Why I love it: Exercism is dedicated to being a FREE resource to learn, practice coding, and receive mentorship with lessons/exercises for over 75 languages! (Plus their site design is one of my favorites.)
December 2024 Pick:
- Platform: 100 Devs
- Why I love it: 100 Devs is a FREE fully remote coding bootcamp led by Leon Noel and co. to teach software engineering in a 30-week span. Lessons are always available and joining the bootcamp lets you become part of a learning community!
November 2024 Pick:
- Platform: Frontend Mentor
- Why I love it: Frontend Mentor offers real-world web development challenges to build your portfolio. It’s perfect for moms who want to gain hands-on experience.
5. Want to add to the list?
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Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.
– Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx