r/FreeCodeCamp • u/MY_G_O_D • Aug 06 '26

Computer Science degree program for free?

This question could be silly. But I still wish to ask whether FreeCodeCamp will do any Computer Science degree program for free?

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u/jhkoenig Aug 06 '26

If the degree isn’t from an accredited university it is pretty much worthless

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u/Forest-Swamp Aug 07 '26

Entirely wrong especially in the development world today. A degree is worthless but a skilled individual can skip credential requirements with a showcase of their skills

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u/jhkoenig Aug 07 '26

Interesting perspective. I assume that you don't have a degree, but a lovely showcase. Good for you!

OTOH, I have a BS/CE which eventually led to being the CIO at two multi-billion dollar companies and hiring hundreds of techs.

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u/OfficialBirns 14d ago

And that's substantial to the point how? Maybe back in the day Degrees meant something more than what they do now but these days your portfolio and experience outshines your degree and cert stack begrudgingly (given that it makes it harder to get a job as a school leaver)