Shmoop Launches Computer Science Courses

Shmoop, a provider of test prep and online courses, has launched two new computer science courses with more on the way.

The first pair of courses include "Computer Science" and "Introduction to HTML and CSS." Computer Science is an 18-week course for students in grades 9-12 and higher ed covering two semesters and focused on topics such as object-oriented programming, sorting algorithms, recursion, software engineering and computer ethics. "Introduction to HTML and CSS" is a three-week course for students in grades 6-12 and higher ed. Topics covered include HTML5, CSS3, the box model, color theory and the psychology of Web design style.

Other computer science courses to come will cover topics such as Java, Python, Boolean logic, Raspberry Pi, foundations of Web design, introduction to computer science principles and more.

"Going forward, it's going to be a tough slog for English majors," said David Siminoff, founder of Shmoop, in a prepared statement. "The job market will require computer science know-how, and anyone without it might just be replaced by a robot...which was engineered by the folks with the CS background."

About the Author

Joshua Bolkan is contributing editor for Campus Technology, THE Journal and STEAM Universe. He can be reached at [email protected].

Featured

  • laptop displaying a glowing digital brain and data charts sits on a metal shelf in a well-lit server room with organized network cables and active servers

    Cisco Unveils AI-First Approach to IT Operations

    At its recent Cisco Live 2025 event, Cisco introduced AgenticOps, a transformative approach to IT operations that integrates advanced AI capabilities to enhance efficiency and collaboration across network, security, and application domains.

  • cloud icon with a padlock overlay set against a digital background featuring binary code and network nodes

    Cloud Security Auditing Tool Uses AI to Validate Providers' Security Assessments

    The Cloud Security Alliance has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered system that automates the validation of cloud service providers' (CSPs) security assessments, aiming to improve transparency and trust across the cloud computing landscape.

  • robot brain with various technology and business icons

    Google Cloud Study: Early Agentic AI Adopters See Better ROI

    Google Cloud has released its second annual ROI of AI study, finding that 52% of enterprise organizations now deploy AI agents in production environments. The comprehensive survey of 3,466 senior leaders across 24 countries highlights the emergence of a distinct group of "agentic AI early adopters" who are achieving measurably higher returns on their AI investments.

  • laptop with AI symbol on screen

    Google Launches Lightweight Gemma 3n, Expanding Emphasis on Edge AI

    Google DeepMind has officially launched Gemma 3n, the latest version of its lightweight generative AI model designed specifically for mobile and edge devices — a move that reinforces the company's focus on on-device computing.