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Learning to code is more accessible than it’s ever been. From standard classes to interactive animations and courses for kids, there are plenty of ways to start your programming journey today. Here are some of our favorite apps to level up your coding capabilities.

With courses on thousands of topics in over 65 languages, Udemy is a great option for those looking to tackle more than just coding. In addition to learning common coding languages like C++ and Java, you can take wide-ranging courses on digital marketing, search engine optimization, and much more. Test your knowledge with quizzes, ask the community for feedback and tips, and even download content for when you’re on the go.

Udemy provides lifetime access to your courses, so you can always go back and visit it later.

Kids as young as 5 can start learning the world of coding by designing their own games and stories. They’ll snap together programming blocks to animate sweet and silly characters, making them move, jump, dance, and sing around the screen. Junior coders can even add their own voice and other customizations to characters.

Is someone ready for the spotlight? Creators can upload photos to the app to insert themselves into the story.

Learn to program apps and websites with the expansive Mimo. Choose to embark on the Python or web development path, each containing thousands of bite-size exercises and dozens of projects to complete. Focus on languages like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and more, building your project portfolio as you progress.

Access unlimited playgrounds for practice and from-scratch creation with Mimo Pro.

Learn through more than 5,000 programs (aka code examples) and over 20 courses in languages like CSS, Python, SQL, and many more. Test your knowledge and gain new skills through a super fast compiler, capable of running more than 100 programming languages. Approachable courses and concept-based illustrations make learning fun for all skill levels.

Content is frequently updated, providing new coding examples and courses to test your knowledge.

Playfully self-described as a “puzzle game for nerds,” Human Resource Machine brings a quirky spin to programming. Control tiny employees through simple tools and zany animations, helping them complete mundane tasks. As you finish puzzles and stave off a machine worker invasion, you’ll learn the basics of coding, or even take on advanced concepts if you’ve got some programming experience.

Take advantage of the in-app debugger which breaks down your code, showing its weak points step by step.

It’s never too early to start practicing an essential skill like coding. Tynker Jr introduces young minds to computer engineering through interactive stories and adventures in the ocean, jungle, and more. Kids learn sequencing, subroutines, and more through gamified lessons and sandbox-style creation studios.

Opportunities for math practice abound, like in the Art Studio’s “Wild Tracks,” where kids choose how many steps and in which direction tigers, elephants, and other animals move.