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How Do I Get Started

The first step is to book a 15 minute call with a CodaKid Enrollment Manager. In this exploratory call, we will discuss our program, learn about your child or teen, and if desired book a first session.
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What Plan Will Be Best for My Child or Teen?

If your student is an absolute beginner, we recommend our Private plan so we can give him or her a personalized introduction to computer programming. If your student is a natural born techie who wants to learn how to become an independent game developer, web programmer, or game designer as quickly as possible, we recommend our Private Accelerated plan.
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When do I make my first payment?

Once you have completed your call with our Enrollment Specialist, you will be billed for your first month’s tuition. In the event that you do not like CodaKid, we offer a full money-back guarantee within your first 2 sessions.
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Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?

In the event that you do not like CodaKid, we offer a full money-back guarantee within your first 2 sessions.
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Will my instructor change week to week?

CodaKid will make every effort to ensure that your child or teen has the same teacher each week. In the event that there is a family emergency or a seasonal change, we may need to find a new instructor. We will work with you and your student to make sure that the new instructor is a fit and guarantee your satisfaction.
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What happens If I need to reschedule a private session?

You can reschedule your Private or Accelerated Class up to 24 hours before your session day/time.
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What happens if I forget to cancel and miss my class?

Our policy is that classes must be rescheduled 24+ hours in advance. Unfortunately sessions that are not rescheduled in time are not eligible for a makeup class or refund. As CodaKid pays our teachers for no-shows, this is a strict policy.
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Is there a sibling discount?

For a limited time, as a way of giving back during COVID-19, CodaKid students who enrolled in either Private or Private Accelerated can bring a sibling (or friend) to their online classes for FREE.
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Am I locked into a long term contract?

No. All CodaKid Private courses are billed month to month and can be cancelled from your next billing date forward.
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How do I cancel?

CodaKid offers a full, money-back guarantee with your first 2 sessions. Once this time period has passed, you may cancel your plan from your next billing date forward.
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What is CodaKid?

CodaKid is a kids coding platform that teaches kids how to use real programming languages and professional tools by creating games, coding apps, programming drones, building websites, and more.
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Who are the people behind CodaKid?

Our founder and CEO, David Dodge, is a game designer and software architect who began working in product development for SEGA in the early 90s, and who later designed top rated games for the Sony PlayStation and the PC. David is credited on over 30 titles for SEGA, Sony, and PC.
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Where is CodaKid based?

CodaKid is based in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States.
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What makes CodaKid different from other kids coding courses and platforms?

CodaKid’s award-winning courses feature . Our online academy has taught over 50,000 kids and teens how to program using the same professional languages and tools used by professionals at companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. CodaKid has two great ways to learn how to code:
1) Our self-paced online courses
2) Our private 1-on-1 online lessons.

CodaKid’s self-paced online courses are great for self-starters and feature over 700 hours of student projects. CodaKid also provides awesome support from a team of engineers and teachers to help you solve problems through chat or screen share if you ever get stuck or have questions.

CodaKid’s private 1-on-1 online lessons are the fastest way to learn how to code. Working 1-on-1 over Zoom with your own private instructor, CodaKid students work their way through CodaKid’s structured curriculum and complete weekly homework assignments, receive weekly progress reports, and more.
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Which computer languages do you teach?

CodaKid teaches Python, JavaScript, Java, Lua, Scratch, C#, HTML, CSS, and the Unreal Blueprints scripting language - with more on the way! With CodaKid, students gain experience writing real code using the same tools that the pros use. We have a unique way of making our courses accessible to absolute beginners as young as age 7. We hope you'll give them a try!
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What concepts will my child learn in a CodaKid course?

Here are some of the concepts we teach: 
  • Booleans 
  • Conditionals,
  • Loops
  • Variables
  • Methods and Functions
  • Arrays
  • Switch Statements
  • And much more!
On top of these essential programming concepts, we also teach them how to think critically, problem solve, and help them become proficient in math!
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Are these online courses self-paced or live?

We offer both options through two great programs: our self-study video courses and our private online tutoring.

Our self-paced program can be taken anytime – on your schedule. Students will watch HD video lessons, pause the videos, code, design, and then test their work. Our friendly instructional team is there every step of the way with awesome, award-winning support! Just use our handy chat button inside the learning platform or email the support team.

Our private tutoring program will connect you with one of our excellent, US-based instructors from one of the top 50 universities in the country. Your instructor will guide your child through our award-winning curriculum using the Mastery Method- our unique, Socratic approach towards teaching coding.
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How long does it take to complete each course?

Most of our courses can be completed within a couple of hours based on the student’s desire to build and customize their game. That said, many of our more intermediate and advanced courses can take upwards of 20 hours to complete. The amount of time it takes your child to complete any given project will depend on the course and the child's speed.
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My child doesn't have any experience. Are these courses good for beginners?

Absolutely! Our introductory and beginner courses (labeled as ‘INTRO’ and ‘BEG’ on the platform) are designed for students with little to no experience. These courses start off slower and ramp up steadily. Videos can be rewound and re-watched if necessary, and the video speed can be slowed down or sped up to best accommodate different speeds. Our online instructional team is available for additional help when needed. Intermediate and Advanced courses build upon the foundation established in the beginner courses. It is highly recommended that students complete the introductory and beginner courses in each path prior to taking a higher level course.
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My child does not fall between the ages of 7 to 15. Can he still take the course?

Yes! Our courses are designed for children as young as 7. Children younger than 7 may take them, but may need more support from our instructors or a parent. We have also had a number of adult students take our self-study video courses with a lot of great success.
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I have multiple children. Do you have a Family Plan?

Yes! We offer a Family Plan for our self-study video courses, created for families with up to 3 students. Each student will receive their own account, each one of them nested under a parent account used to view progress and manage billing.
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Do you have any specials for families with two children interested in private tutoring?

Yes! CodaKid features a 2-on-1 sibling special, allowing students to invite a friend or sibling to their private class for no additional charge.
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Do you have a free trial?

Yes! CodaKid provides a free trial for both our self-study and private tutoring programs.

For our self-study, we provide a 14 day free trial with unlimited access to all of our courses. If you like our service, just stay on past the 14 days and your card will be automatically billed on day 14, then every 30 days until you decide to cancel. Otherwise, you can cancel your 14 day free trial with no penalty.

For our private tutoring program, we offer a free session to every new family. If you decide you want to continue after your trial, we will charge your card right before your 3rd session and every month thereafter. Otherwise, you can cancel anytime within your trial session with no penalty.
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If my child has a technical issue, how does she contact your support team?

CodaKid students can use the red chat icon on the bottom right corner of the CodaKid learning platform if they ever need assistance. Most issues can usually be solved quickly through this portal, however if a student requires more assistance CodaKid will host screen share sessions with customers to solve more difficult issues.
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What are your support hours?

CodaKid offers online support 7 days a week! For the quickest responses, please contact us any time Monday- Friday.
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Where are the instructors for your private tutoring program located?

All of our teachers are located in the United States of America and across every U.S. time zone!
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How do you select your instructors?

We select our instructors from the top 50 universities in the U.S. and vet them for both their programming skills and their ability to teach students! Not all programmers can teach, and not all teachers can code, but our instructors excel at both. We train our instructors in CodaKid’s Mastery Method, a socratic approach to teaching coding, problem solving, and architectural thinking.
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How do I get Started?

Your first step is to sign up for CodaKid’s 1 session free trial! Once we receive your signup information, we will send you a questionnaire to get your preferred schedule and other information to help us place you with the perfect instructor. Once you return the questionnaire, we will email and call you to confirm the start date and time of your first free trial session.
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When will I be billed?

If you sign up for our free trial, you will receive 2 free sessions of CodaKid's private tutoring. Your trial period will start on the date of your first scheduled class, and end after your second. If you don't cancel your subscription before your 3rd session, you will automatically be billed for the selected membership fee every month until you cancel or change your subscription type.
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Can I get a free trial for multiple children?

CodaKid only offers one free trial per family. You can start a free trial for one student. If you like it, you can contact us to discuss adding more students.
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How much do private classes cost?

Our standard private tutoring plans start at $249 USD per month. This includes live instruction via Zoom with your private instructor, weekly homework assignments, daily progress reports, between session homework support from our teacher team, a free subscription to CodaKid's platform, and participation in our community events. For all private tutoring pricing info, please visit https://codakid.com/private-tutoring-plans/
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How do I cancel?

You may cancel any time within your 2-week trial period and pay nothing. After your trial period, we’re happy to help cancel your membership from your next bill date onwards. To cancel, please log into your account at https://my.codakid.com, click Subscriptions, and click Cancel.
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What type of computer and other technology do I need to take your private classes?

To take CodaKid's private lessons you will need a desktop or laptop computer running Windows or MacOS. If your child is taking our intro Scratch courses, you will need a mouse as well. Chromebooks and tablets are not compatible with CodaKid courses. You will need a high-speed internet connection of at least 10 Mbps. If you have any further questions, please email us at support@codakid.com
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What is the recommended age to take CodaKid's private lessons?

CodaKid's private lessons are designed for ages 6 to 18.
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How long is CodaKid's program?

CodaKid's program is month-to-month with no long term commitments. However, if you are looking for a world class, multi-year kids coding program, you have come to the right place! Each CodaKid level is designed to take 4 to 6 months and will generally consist of several engaging projects. We are constantly adding exciting new courses, electives, and coding pathways.
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What happens if I need to reschedule a private session?

You can reschedule your Private or Accelerated Class up to 24 hours before your session day/time.
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Can I pause my account if we go on vacation?

Yes, you may pause your account and resume when you return.
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What happens if I forget to cancel and miss my session?

Our policy is that classes must be rescheduled 24+ hours in advance. Unfortunately sessions that are not rescheduled in time are not eligible for a makeup class or refund. As CodaKid pays our teachers for no-shows, this is a strict policy.
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Am I locked into a long term contract?

No. All CodaKid Private courses are billed month to month and can be cancelled from your next billing date forward.
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Will my instructor change week to week?

CodaKid will make every effort to ensure that your child or teen has the same teacher each week. In the event that there is a family emergency or a seasonal change, we may need to find a new instructor. We will work with you and your student to make sure that the new instructor is a fit and guarantee your satisfaction.

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