Age: 15+
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00 pm
Start: Aug 17, 2026
End: May 17, 2027
Duration: 50 Minutes
Cost: $49/month
Description:
MYTEK LAB is Fully Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Students enrolled in Computer Science 1 may be eligible to earn college credit through our partnership with Smarter by 1 Degree. Families interested in converting coursework into college credit are encouraged to explore this optional opportunity.
Prerequisite: Information Technology 2
Computer Science 1 is a comprehensive, year-long course designed to introduce students to the core concepts that power modern computing. Through a balance of hands-on projects and conceptual learning, students develop strong problem-solving skills, learn how software systems work together, and gain practical programming experience across multiple areas of computer science.
Students begin by working in a Linux command-line environment, building a strong technical foundation before progressing into web development, databases, APIs, and networking. As the course advances, learners explore data science, introductory machine learning concepts, and game development, connecting theory to real-world applications.
By the end of the course, students have a well-rounded understanding of computing systems and are prepared for advanced coursework and future opportunities in technology.
We believe support should never be limited to office hours.
Weekly Live Help Session:
Tuesdays at 2:00 PM (EST) August - May
Students can ask questions, get help with assignments, and review concepts live.
(Access link is available in the MYTEK LAB Course Dashboard.)
Instructor Availability:
Instructors are available 7 days a week to support students with questions and guidance.
Lifetime Course Access:
Once enrolled, students retain lifetime access to the course materials—perfect for review, refreshers, or revisiting advanced topics in the future.
Can't make the online class? Forget what was done during the class? We have you covered! Included in all our live online courses are the recorded live lessons. Students have full access to the recorded live lessons whenever they need them. These recorded lessons are located in their MYTEK LAB Student Accounts. Contact us at info@myteklab.com if you have any questions.
Linux Command Line & File System Management
Web Development Foundations
Databases & SQL
Networking Fundamentals
APIs & Data Handling
Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals
Game Development with JavaScript & WebSockets
Capstone Project
Laptop or desktop computer (Windows or macOS)
Google Chrome web browser (recommended)
MYTEK LAB Parent Account and Student Account
Zoom video conferencing software
Your instructor, Stephen Souders—also known as Mr. MYTEK—has been immersed in the field of information technology since the age of 15 when he began working for an ISP while still in high school. Stephen holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida Gulf Coast University and a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Kennesaw State University. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in web development, managed an Information Technology department, and taught classes at Georgia Highlands College for more than six years. In 2015, Stephen and his wife, Jacky, founded MYTEK LAB, where they have been providing technology education to students of all ages ever since.