Resource Highlight: Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a free, online resource for all ages and skill types to learn how to code in a self-paced environment, provided to all Perry County District Library cardholders. All you need is your library card number and PIN to begin accessing Fiero Code today! 

Please visit our Online Resources page to begin utilizing the service. 

Fiero Code is a fun and engaging platform designed for learners of all ages, but especially great for kids and teens who want to explore programming. With step-by-step lessons, hands-on projects, and exciting challenges, Fiero Code makes learning to code accessible and rewarding. Coding isn’t just about computers—it’s about problem-solving, creativity, and future job skills! Whether you dream of designing video games, creating apps, or simply wants to try something new, coding is a valuable skill in today’s digital world.

Everything you can learn with Fiero Code:

Pathways

  • Web Developer: Create user-friendly websites or apps, focusing on design, functionality, and security using the latest technologies for an optimal user experience.
    • Includes HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, React, Postgres, Git, Github
  • Code Blocks Master: Master the drag-and-drop coding language called "Code Blocks." This Pathway will take you through a journey to become a top-notch coder in this language.
    • Includes Code Blocks, Events, Variables, Conditionals, Functions
  • Beginner Game Developer: Love playing video games? Try making them! Learn the basics of video game development in this pathway.
    • Includes Code Blocks, Game Loops, Character Design, JavaScript Games, Classic Arcade Games
  • Advanced Game Developer: This Pathway builds on the Beginner Game Developer Pathway. This is for everyone who has mastered the art of building video games in Code Blocks and wants to learn how to do it in a scripting language.
    • Includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Animation, The DOM, HTML Canvas
  • Maker/Hacker: Calling all the Tinkerers! This Pathway is for you. Dive into the "Maker" world as you get familiar with Makey Makeys, Raspberry Pis, and the coding languages associated with these devices. By the time you're done, you'll be ready to create just about anything in the real-world.
    • Includes Code Blocks, Python, Makey Makey, Raspberry Pi
  • Front-End Web Developer: This Pathway is for everyone who enjoys the "visual" side of programming but aren't super interested in the "database" or back-end side of things. Learn the skills required to start applying for entry
    • Includes HTML, CSS, Design, Code Blocks, JavaScript, The DOM, Animation, React
  • Intro to Robotics: Learn the basics of how our computer-powered friends operate in this Pathway. We'll be using Sphero and Ozobots, so make sure you have one of each of those handy.
    • Includes Code Blocks, Sphero, Ozobot

Courses: Various coding languages you can learn/brush up on your skills

  • Beginner
    • CSS
    • Careers Web Developer
    • Code Blocks
    • Code Blocks Games
    • Code Blocks Stories
    • HTML
    • Hour of Code
    • Makey Makey
    • Ozobot
    • Sphero
  • Intermediate
    • Design
    • Drawing
    • Javascript
    • Python
    • SQL
  • Advanced
    • JS Animation
    • Capstone Course
    • Full-Stack App
    • Github
    • JS Games
    • JS Advanced
    • Raspberry Pi
    • React

Challenges - Fun, theme coding challenges to practice your skills from start to finish. New challenges unlock for you to complete as you complete various courses. Challenges are availalble in beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill sets.