Why learn to code?

0:00 Almost every electronic device around us whether it's a smartphone, laptop, traffic light, 0:05 or even a car relies on code to function. In this video, we'll unpack what it really 0:11 means to learn how to code, explore the benefits of learning to code, 0:15 and why these skills are essential. You may be wondering: "Why Learn to 0:20 Code when AI Can Do It For Me?" Well, the answer isn't quite so simple. 0:24 All that and more, on this episode of The Framework presented by University of Phoenix. 0:35 To help answer this question of Why Learn to Code, we sat down with Beth Cohen, 0:40 an adjunct faculty member in the College of Business and IT at University of Phoenix: 0:45 The good news is, nowadays, coding does not require that you memorize arcane words or learn 0:53 how to calculate in binary because many of the tools for coding really make it so much easier. 1:00 Let's jump into three types of degree programs where you 1:03 can learn coding skills relevant to your personal career journey. 1:07 First, there s a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. This degree can help you develop core 1:13 skills in programming, networking, artificial intelligence, and big data. 1:19 Next, there s the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. With this degree, 1:23 you'll gain skills needed to protect digital systems from cyber threats. 1:28 These include skills like data security, penetration testing and incident response. 1:35 And finally, there's the Bachelor of Science in Data Science. Data Science 1:40 is all about analyzing and processing data to find insights. With this degree, you'll 1:46 develop skills in data mining, data modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis. 1:53 But the answer to "Why Learn to Code?" isn t just about these technical skills. It also helps build 2:00 other "soft skills" that are really important when it comes to standing out as a candidate. 2:05 We asked Beth what she looks for in a 2:08 candidate's personality when they arrive for their job interview: 2:11 Logic and critical thinking. I know that does sound weird. You 2:17 have to look at your code and say, "does this actually make sense?" 2:21 And another skill is project management. Which is again, 2:26 the ability to chunk out your tasks. Modern coding is expected to be delivered on time. 2:34 Now, let s talk about the future. AI-powered tools are 2:37 already changing the way developers write code. However, AI isn't taking over coding altogether. 2:44 AI is great at producing beautiful code. What it is not good at is producing working code. And 2:53 that's where, as a trained coder or a trained software engineer, that's your real value. 2:59 --- 3:00 Thanks for watching! If this video helped you understand the benefits of coding, 3:05 give it a thumbs up, and don't forget to subscribe for more insights. Drop a 3:09 comment below about what coding topics you'd like us to cover next. See you next time!