SC Codes launches free Frontend & Backend Coding Certification Pathways for learners

Courses available online for free for any South Carolina resident 

COLUMBIA, S.C. - (February 2, 2021) - SC Codes, a statewide program aimed at providing free access to code education, is offering two new opportunities for learners with the launch of their “Frontend Certification Pathway” and “Backend Certification Pathway.” These pathways are just two of the many free resources available on the SC Codes platform aimed at helping upskill the workforce and fill the void of unfilled technology jobs in South Carolina. 

According to SC Tech’s 2020 Economic Impact Study, employment in the tech industry in SC has grown to over 180,000 with an $89 billion total economic impact. Since 2000, the state has seen a 245% growth in the number of tech firms now numbering over 2,000. Additionally, the 2019 average salary and wages for tech employees is $78,977, a significant jump from the statewide average wage of $44,986.

The Frontend & Backend Certification pathways were created to allow learners to confidently progress through a set of courses to gain the skills needed to achieve job readiness in either JavaScript & React or Ruby on Rails. With each step that the learner completes, they receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to claim a digital badge on Tallo.com - a platform in which learners can connect with employers. While these certifications are not yet credit-bearing, they equip learners with a verification of the skills they’ve gained which they can use in their search for employment. 

“The SC Codes team regularly receives the questions: “Where do I start learning?” and ”What do I do next?”  said program director Kaity Miller. “We saw the need for creating a clear pathway to lead students from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced courses. This removes the uncertainty of next steps which can often lead students to feel frustrated or give up altogether.” 

The Frontend Certification Pathway is composed of: 

  • JavaScript Concepts

  • Frontend Basics

  • React Applications


The Backend Certification Pathway is composed of: 

  • Ruby Concepts

  • Ruby Basics

  • Ruby on Rails Applications 

SC Codes, a platform powered by the S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation, was launched in September 2018. The platform allows 24/7 access to a free online curriculum for any interested resident. For more information, visit sccodes.org. 

Lelia KingSC Codes