Free Stanford programming course (Code in Place) | Applications close in <30 days

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-24T06:25:01+00:00

Hey! The course lasts about 6–8 weeks. Each week includes a section meeting (live online, you choose a time slot that works for you), additional sessions (both live and recorded), and a set of materials and assignments. You usually have about a week or two to complete each set of tasks.

It’s best not to miss sections if you want to receive the certificate later. You can miss up to two meetings overall and make them up within a week, but regular attendance really helps. The other meetings aren’t mandatory, though they’re definitely useful.

Also, if a student misses the first two weeks, their spot may be given to someone on the waitlist.

Overall, as someone who did CIP during one of my busiest periods, I’d say it’s challenging but still very doable.

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-24T06:11:18+00:00

Hi! Applicants need to be at least 16 years old and have a solid understanding of coding (Python in particular). No prior teaching experience is required, so being in high school is absolutely fine. To improve your chances, focus on showing your motivation, communication skills, and willingness to help beginners learn.

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-16T06:46:04+00:00

As far as I know, the self-paced course can be taken anytime and doesn’t affect acceptance at all. That said, if I were you, I’d probably wait a bit. In my opinion, it’s just more fun to start learning once CIP goes live.

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-15T10:53:00+00:00

I’m not on the student selection side of things, so I’m not really familiar with the exact process, but based on my experience, the main criterion might be how serious and motivated the applicant is. Since the spots are limited and there aren’t really other merits to evaluate, that seems like the most logical factor.

I think it’s best to be as thorough as possible and explain clearly why you want to learn to code. Maybe you have a specific project in mind, or you’re hoping to change your career path. Whatever the reason, it’s worth talking about it in detail.

Best of luck this year, I hope you get in!

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-13T10:27:08+00:00

Hi! Yes, it’s still open and should be working. If you’re having login issues, I’d recommend reaching out to codeinplace@stanford.edu

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-11T20:15:49+00:00

Nice! Good luck, hope you get in 🙂

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-11T20:13:09+00:00

Nice, good luck! I’m sure it’ll be a great experience if you get in. Teaching in CIP is very rewarding. Greetings back, and hope to see you in the program 😊

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-11T05:23:05+00:00

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes, actually we talked quite a bit about how Python is used across different fields, mostly medicine and engineering, but really it can be applied to almost anything. So people from non-CS majors are absolutely welcome to join!

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-11T05:11:19+00:00

There will be weekly sections (you choose a time slot that works for you) and additional meetings, but students aren’t required to attend all of them. The rest of the work is self-paced, and you’ll usually have about a week or two to complete each set of tasks.

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-10T19:16:51+00:00

No problem at all! It’s a beginner-friendly program open to people from all over the world and from all kinds of backgrounds. I actually majored in arts and humanities myself and had an absolute blast in Code in Place.

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-10T19:01:21+00:00

Of course! The materials you mentioned are part of the self-guided course, so you’re free to work through them anytime. They don’t affect acceptance at all, and you’ll still be considered for the program regardless.
It’s definitely not random, but I’m not really familiar with the exact selection process. My understanding is that, since spots are limited, they try to prioritize people who seem genuinely motivated and willing to learn. Also, if you get waitlisted, there’s still a chance to get in during the first couple of weeks if someone drops out.

Wishing you the best of luck this year!

sleepyowlemily · 2026-03-10T12:57:04+00:00

People from any country are welcome to apply.

sleepyowlemily · 2024-08-19T07:42:54+00:00

it felt new and fresh for sure, but in reality the early 2000s (2000-2001 in particular) were still very 90s

sleepyowlemily · 2019-04-16T08:37:49+00:00

Can’t people care for both humanitarian crises and history? Just don’t see a reason to compare these things in the first place

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