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Computer Science Essentials for a Lifetime of Options

A playful learning environment with serious content

Celebrate your humanity and feel creatively fulfilled in computer science while developing knowledge, understanding, and self-awareness in our Studio software. Learn the essentials of CS in JavaScript and/or Python, then transition to Full Stack Development (HTML, CSS, SQL, Front End and Back End Frameworks).

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When students build projects they love, they learn exponentially more

With 5.1K+ JavaScript and Python projects and challenges to choose from in the Studio library, students experience real choice, and real growth. Choice brings engagement. Engagement brings more learning. Learning brings skills to shape the future.

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What people say

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Instructors help kids build skills and confidence

“My kids have taken classes with Hatch Coding for multiple years, progressing through camps and classes to having an internship and cementing their technology prowess. The learning system is great at encouraging them to build their skills and confidence.”

Helen Rosenfeld, Exec Director, Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair
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Hatch Coding, an easy yes, delivers coding fluency

“If a perk benefits my employees, then it’s an automatic yes. Go-karting? Bowling? No. Coding Fluency? Yes. Hatch Coding was an easy and automatic yes.”

John Sicard, CEO, Kinaxis
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My son’s delight in coding inspires me—he wants to be a programmer

"My son now understands coding concepts at a whole new level. His obvious delight in coding has inspired me. Because of Hatch, he says he wants to be a programmer when he grows up!"

Elin Searfoss, Director and IT Lead, CNVC
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Hatch Coding prepares kids for the future of work

"As the father of two boys who have enjoyed Hatch Coding, I can attest to the impact that Hatch has on preparing kids for the future of work. Gaining familiarity with the core concepts of software engineering is essential - and Hatch delivers on the promise!”

Asheesh Advani, Global Non-Profit Leader
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...eventually, the creativity of the projects had her hooked

“My son immediately loved the freedom and autonomy of the learning system. My daughter was a harder sell, but eventually the creativity of the projects had her hooked. Only Hatch Coding had a combination of self-paced study with a deep library of projects. My kids loved it.”

April Dunford, 7X Tech VP Marketing, Global Thought Leader
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Parents can connect with their kids & help their future careers

“This was a no brainer for us at EllisDon. During Covid lockdowns, we were able to give opportunities for parents to connect with their kids—and help their future careers. Nothing is more important to me than that. Thanks Hatch Coding for this wonderful employee benefit.”

Paul Trudel, SVP HR, EllisDon

Have fun with serious content

Register to earn Superpowers, track skills, and get certificates by completing creative projects and challenges in a structured, but playful, learning environment. Develop a lifetime of options.

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How it works

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Credentials + Creativity

Learn in a properly structured environment that tracks the development of 418+ skills and five core competency areas in computer science. Be playful while you do serious work: choose from hundreds of themes that stimulate your creativity. Your learning leads to Writer, Author, Intern, and Jr. Developer certificates. 

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Code, Build, Create, Repeat

Learning happens in a fully featured programming language: JavaScript or Python. You begin with small projects, learn how to modify them, and move on to larger ones. You’ll learn the inquiry, research, and collaboration skills needed for industry, and then transition to a full-stack development environment.

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Proper Reporting

Completing projects means practicing and developing skills and competencies. Progress made across 418+ skills and 5 core computer science competencies (that we call Superpowers), is reported in your “Student Dashboard” and your “Account/Parent Dashboard”. 

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The Numbers Behind Hatch Coding

120.5M+
Total Hours of Coding Completed
by Students
5.1K+
JS and Python Projects
& Challenges in our library
150K+
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Why Hatch

Studio software: anytime, anywhere

Serious coding, creating, and learning—for the playful. Earn Superpowers, learn to code from requirements, and get to know your strengths and weaknesses.

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Learn essential Computer Science skills for free

Learn industry skills in JavaScript and/or Python for free, within a structured environment. Get reports and certificates. Transition to Full Stack Development.

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Get ready for your future

What you do today, matters. Learn and practice skills one step at a time. Be ready for a formal course of study, or have skills for future options.

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A world class intelligent learning system

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2014

600 Projects, Studio v1.0

A busy summer of content creation enables Hatch Coding to start with a massive content library on Day 1.

2017

Challenges, Studio v2.0

Studio adds 3+ challenges to every project, giving students direction to be wildly creative at every turn.

2020

Team Coding, Studio v3.0

As almost all software is built in teams, Hatch Coding makes group projects available in Studio, enabling team coding.

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You are in good company

You’re part of amazing crowd—we draw people from:

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Register for an account and do your first 5 minute project. You’ll earn your first Superpower, and start your journey toward full-stack development.

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Frequently asked questions

What languages do you teach?

Students can learn in JavaScript and Python, using Studio—our intelligent software. These languages are 2 of the top 5 most popular programming languages in the world.

Is this online or in person?

Hatch Coding offers stand alone software that takes students from their first day of coding to their first job in tech. We do not offer in-person classes or learning.

Can I learn to code by building games?

Yes! Students master 418+ computer science skills while developing 5 core competencies over the course of 4 certificates. With 375+ themes, students can build games, animations, simulations, calculation engines, sports projects or anything their heart desires.

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