Computer Software Development - Foundations of Programming

From 20.03 € /h

Software development is a brilliant way to enter into the computing world and get paid a great salary. If you are passionate about computers, and graphics, this is the course for you. I will be teaching the basics/foundations of computer programming, designing applications and talk about working with databases.

If the world of computers excites you, join this course to first learn the basics of computing and an intro into software development and problem solving, to create small robust applications that you can add on to your CV!

Extra information

Must have access to a Laptop or Computer.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

My name is Kieran, I am a College Student, studying Software Development completing my first year in May of this year. I have been a passionate computer user and programmer for over a year now, with a Higher National Certificate qualification in Computer Games Development,
I am able to teach programming foundations (in C# and Java computing languages), application building techniques, Graphical design foundations, database fundementals (In SQL RDBM Language) computer system basics and Troubleshooting techniques.

Education

City Of Glasgow College - Currently Studying Higher National Certificate of Computing: Software Development.
West College Scotland - HNC Computer Games Development

Experience / Qualifications

Highschool - Higher Maths, Higher English and Higher Geography.

Work experience as a grpahical designer and marketer for a Embroidery Business in the West Coast of Scotland.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Computer programming

Computer graphics

Computer science

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Gaëlle

5.0

(3)

Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

Robert

5.0

(3)

As a Franco-Belgian management teacher, I give Excel lessons with passion!
Whether remotely or face-to-face, I offer many examples and exercises to accompany you.
I travel without problem throughout the region of Brussels and its surroundings, for lessons of at least 2 hours. For France, courses are only given remotely.

Here are some key words that will be covered in my classes:
Scenario analysis, Year, Rounding, Today, Bdnb, Bdnbval, Bdsum, Search, Column, Copy/paste in values, Copy/paste with transposition, Consolidation, Date, Datedif, Determat, Dollar, Right, Righterg, Equiv, Esterror, Estna, Frequency, Filter (simple and advanced), Format of cells, Left, Large.Value, Printing of documents, Index, Indirect, Inversemat, Day, Weekday, Line, Matrix, Max, Maxa, Max.Si, Min , Mina, Mina.If, Formatting of cells and ranges, Month, Average, Average.If, Nb, Nb.If, Nbval, Naming of cells and ranges, No, Small.value, Product, Productmat, Protection of cells, Lookup (Lookup), Lookupv (VLookup), Lookuph (HLookup), If (If), If.Not.Disp, If.Conditions, Iferror, Sum, Sumproduct, Sum.If, Sum.If.Set, Substitute , Pivot tables, Sorting, Cell locking

Do not hesitate to contact me to organize your lessons according to your needs and availability. Together, we will develop your Excel skills in an efficient and personalized way.

Amin

5.0

(3)

Looking to master programming and become a skilled developer? In this course, you'll learn the basics of Python and other programming languages, as well as how to use them to build machine learning models. We also offer specialized assistance for students in programming and database management using SQL.

Python is a powerful general-purpose language used in web development, data science, software prototyping, and more. Its simple and easy-to-use syntax makes it an excellent choice for beginners learning to program.

Additionally, upon request, we offer courses in other programming languages such as C, JAVA, R, and MATLAB.

Classes can be conducted remotely or in person, and we tailor our instruction to meet individual or group needs.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Enrique

5.0

(3)

Don't settle for anything less than excellence.
I am an Aerospace Engineer with a Master's degree in Quantum Physics and have completed Ph.D. work at the University of Cambridge in Computational Physics. Additionally, I have 4 years of experience developing MATLAB and possess deep programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink family, C/C++, Fortran, and Python.

With over 12 years of tutoring experience, I have successfully guided more than 50 students worldwide to achieve distinction in various fields. Consistent results are my priority, and I strive for excellence in all aspects of my teaching.

My lessons are customized to meet each student's unique needs and are designed to be engaging and insightful.

Whether you are at a school level or require advanced or professional-level instruction, I offer support in the following areas:
- Preparation for IB/IA, A-Levels, GCSE, University Entry, or equivalent.
- Experience in preparing students to access world-class schools and universities, including Cambridge University, Oxford, Ivy League and other top institutions in the UK and US.
- University levels (undergraduate and postgraduate).
- High school studies and diploma programs.
- Assistance with specific projects at a professional level, including job interview preparation.
- Extensive experience working with children.

Every lesson is meticulously planned in advance to ensure that it aligns with your goals and targets areas for improvement.
I prioritize a dynamic and interactive learning experience, with one-on-one sessions tailored to your individual requirements. Lessons will be conducted via webcam, enabling you to connect from anywhere.

I have a highly flexible schedule and can adapt to accommodate your needs.
If you have any questions about my teaching method, availability, or pricing, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here to assist you and provide the support you need.

Bozhidar

5.0

(3)

Hey! Are you looking for a young, approachable yet meticulous tutor in Computer Science or Mathematics? Then I believe I might be the tutor for you! I offer lessons in the aforementioned subjects (English only) for high-school and bachelor students at the start of their studies.

A little bit about me:
My name is Bozhidar and I am a MSc Data Science student at ETH Zuerich. Last year, I completed my bachelor's in Computer Science at TU Delft (the #1 technical university in the Netherlands) with distinction. I was a teaching assistant for 10 courses during my stay at the university. Additionally, I have given private lessons to a few high school and bachelor's students, so I believe I have accumulated enough experience with guiding and tutoring students across different disciplines. I have found out that I enjoy teaching a lot, so that is why I am here - to help you and myself!

My expertise:
During my high school years, I won tens of awards and scholarships for achievements in Mathematics and Computer Science. I also won my high school's recognition award which is given to one student every year for distinctive results. I've helped high-school and university peers with exam preparation, taught whole courses privately, prepared sample exams, and reviewed and graded real ones. Regarding the university courses I have experience in, I have taught:
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Reasoning & Logic
- Computer Organisation
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Web and Database Technologies
- Calculus
- Information & Data Management
- Automata, Computability and Complexity
- Concepts of Programming Languages
- Computational Intelligence

Here are some of the reviews I have received as a teaching assistant:
Overall: 4.97/5 (70 reviews)
5/5 - "Great job! Did far more than just explaining this example and went far deeper into the material, helping me to understand it."
5/5 - "Favourite TA. Always there for the difficult questions. Never leaves anything unanswered no matter how long it takes."
5/5 - "Delightful person with an insightful way of thought! Brilliant TA!"
5/5 - "Clear explanations and expert in the material"

So, what are you waiting for? Write me a message and let's get the knowledge train running.

Giuliano

5.0

(3)

Python is a very powerful and multi purpose tool. Image analysis, data analysis. Do you want to create your own software?
Do you want to manage your own hardware?
For who may want to learn Python or need help for a project I would gladly help you with that!

Reza

5.0

(3)

You will learn Systematic Reasoning & Logical Thinking which is a requirement for entering Computer Science program in many universities.
The book “Delftse Foundations of Computation” especially its second chapter will be the main source of our lesson, but other more in-depth books will be also covered if you want to improve even further on logical thinking.
The topics in our lesson include:
• Propositional Logic: Logical operators; Precedence rules; Logical equivalence; Implications in English; Exclusive or; Universal operators; Classifying propositions
• Boolean Algebra: Substitution laws
• Logic Circuits: Logic gates; Combining gates to create circuits; From circuits to propositions; Disjunctive Normal Form; Binary addition.
• Predicate Logic: Predicates; Quantifiers; Tarski’s world and formal structures;
• Deduction: Valid arguments and proofs; Proofs in predicate logic

If you have any additional questions before starting a class, please feel free to ask me. I am here to assist! :)

Alex

5.0

(3)

Mathematics is the best way to enhance your intellect but also work on your intuition and your ability to see patterns.

Good day, my name is Alex, I have been teaching math for over 10 years to hundreds of students. I will teach all grades from elementary school all the way to high school and IB/GCSE etc.

My philosophy revolves around these three values:
-Encouragement
-Inspiration
-Discipline

I specialize into teaching mathematics and programming, but in some occasions I teach physics too.
Feel free to contact me.

Baia

5.0

(3)

Code Your Ideas Into Reality 💻🚀
Want to build your own website or start a tech career? This class is perfect for absolute beginners who want to learn Python and use it to build real, working web apps with Django. You'll go from writing your first line of code to deploying complete projects - step by step, clearly explained, and handsOn.

✨ No experience needed.
🧠 Learn by doing - real apps, real logic.
🌍 Build skills for school, work, or freelance life.

Let’s turn your curiosity into code. First session gets you started!

Dr.Ibrahim

5.0

(3)

This course provides a foundational understanding of Information Technology, data centers, covering architecture, power & cooling, networking, storage, virtualization, security and lots more. Learn best practices for efficiency, scalability, and reliability while exploring emerging data center solutions. Ideal for IT professionals, engineers, and facility managers involved in data center deployment or management.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Information Technology, data center infrastructure, guiding students through the entire lifecycle—from initial design and planning to day-to-day operations and long-term performance optimization. Students will learn the critical components of data center design, including site selection, power and cooling systems, space planning, networking, and physical security. The course also covers operational best practices, monitoring tools, energy efficiency strategies, disaster recovery planning, and emerging trends. By integrating technical, environmental, and management perspectives, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to build and maintain high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable data center environments.

Dr.Ibrahim

5.0

(3)

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its role in modern society. Topics include computer hardware and software, digital communication tools, internet technologies, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging trends. Students will gain practical skills in using productivity software, conducting online research, and understanding the ethical and responsible use of digital resources. The course emphasizes both technical proficiency and digital literacy, preparing learners to confidently navigate and contribute to a technology-driven world.

Mohamed

5.0

(3)

Learn calculus from an instructor with proven experience tutoring advanced calculus at the college level. This course combines rigorous academic standards with clear, student-centered explanations to help learners truly understand challenging concepts.

With experience guiding university students through advanced topics, the instruction is practical, thorough, and focused on long-term mastery—ideal for students pursuing mathematics, engineering, or science.

Raouf

5.0

(3)

Objective: To understand AI without fear, to use it to simplify one's life and to know how to identify digital traps.

1: Demystifying AI (What exactly is it?)
AI is not a movie robot: Difference between fiction and reality.

How it works (simply): The image of the "giant library": AI has read billions of books and uses them to predict the continuation of a sentence or create an image.

Where is it already present? Spell checkers, Netflix/YouTube suggestions, GPS, and voice assistants (Siri/Alexa).

2: Using AI to make life easier
Conversing with AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini):

Ask him to write an administrative email or a complex letter.

Summarize a long newspaper article or document.

Plan a travel itinerary or find recipe ideas with what's left in the fridge.

AI for creativity and memory:

Generate images to illustrate a birthday card (Midjourney, DALL-E).

Using AI to restore or colorize old family photos.

3: Learning to "talk" to AI (The Art of the Prompt)
The context method: Why "Give me a cake recipe" is less effective than "I am allergic to gluten and I am hosting 4 people, give me a simple chocolate cake recipe".

The expert's role: Learning to tell AI "Act like a travel guide" or "Act like an expert gardener".

4: Precautions and Critical Thinking (The Survival Guide)
"Hallucinations": Understand that AI can make false claims with complete certainty (never take medical or legal advice from AI without verification).

Privacy protection:

Never give sensitive data (social security number, passwords, bank details) to an AI.

Knowing that everything we write to the AI is potentially used to train it.

Spotting "Deepfakes":

How to recognize a doctored image or video (details on the hands, strange reflections, slightly metallic voice).

Verify the information: the golden rule of cross-referencing sources.

5: Ethics and Impacts (To go further)
Copyright: Who owns an image created by AI?

The environmental impact: The water and energy consumption of AI servers.

The future: Will AI replace us or assist us?

Martin

5.0

(3)

Working part-time in the watch industry, I have been tutoring for several years in the context of refresher, occasional support or preparation of exams or competitions. Very experienced in relation to the difficulties encountered by students and pedagogue, I adapt to the needs of each to quickly regain the necessary confidence, the methodology of mathematical reasoning and allow a rapid improvement of results.
Experienced and pedagogue, I adapt to the needs of the student to help him consolidate his knowledge methodically, to regain confidence and improve as quickly as possible its results. I teach these courses in a radius of 30 km around Geneva.

Farouk

5.0

(3)

These courses are part of a structured and progressive training in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with JavaScript, designed for beginner or intermediate developers who want to understand in depth how the language works, write clearer, more maintainable code and prepare themselves calmly for modern frameworks like React ⚛️.

Object-Oriented Programming is often perceived as complex or abstract.

My goal is simple: to make it logical, concrete, and immediately applicable.

🎯 Training Objectives

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

Understanding what Object-Oriented Programming really is (and when to use it)
Create and manipulate objects in JavaScript in a clean and efficient way
Use ES6 classes, constructors, and methods with confidence
Mastering this, the prototype, and the instantiation logic
Apply encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism without confusion
Avoiding common mistakes made by OOP beginners
Structure your JavaScript code like a professional developer

📖 Training Plan – Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript
1. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 🧠
Understanding the concept, objectives and benefits of OOP.
2. Procedural Programming vs. OOP
Why unstructured code quickly becomes unmanageable.
3. Objects in JavaScript
Properties, methods and representation of the real world.
4. The keyword this
Understanding the execution context (often poorly understood).
5. Limitations of simple objects
Why duplicating code is a bad idea.
6. Constructive functions
Create multiple objects from the same model.
7. The keyword new
What it's actually doing under the hood.
8. The prototype
Sharing methods and memory optimization.
9. ES6 Classes
Modern syntax and best practices.
10. The builder
Proper initialization of objects.
11. Data Encapsulation
Protect the internal state of objects.
12. Inheritance between classes
Reusing code intelligently.
13. The keyword super
Communication between parent and child in the classroom.
14. Polymorphism
The same behavior, several forms.
15. Composition vs. Inheritance
Choosing the right architecture.
16. Best practices in OOP
Write readable, scalable, and maintainable code.
17. Common mistakes made by beginners
Pitfalls to absolutely avoid.
18. Guided practical exercise
Creation of a concrete class (product, user, etc.).
19. Assessment Quiz (Multiple Choice Questions)
To validate the actual understanding of the concepts.

🛠️ Teaching method: Understand before writing

This training program is based on a progressive and pragmatic approach:
Clear and illustrated explanations
Concrete examples from real projects
Simple but effective exercises
Constant questioning to avoid rote learning
Adaptation to the learner's level and pace
Here, we don't "recite OOP" — we understand it.

🚀 Learner's result

At the end of the training, you will not only know how to write a JavaScript class.
You will know:

1- Why does it exist?
2- When to use it
3- and when not to use it

You will leave with:
a solid understanding of OOP
a cleaner and more professional code
an ideal foundation for learning React, Node.js or any other modern framework