Raspberry Pi Foundation Courses

Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure Game

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Learn object-oriented programming principles by creating your own text-based adventure game in Python.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How Computers Work: Demystifying Computation

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Explore the fundamentals of computing - computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits, and more.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators

Explore the basics of Python. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll learn to code your first program.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 1st Aug, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Computer Systems

Understand how the components of a computer system interact with each other on this online course for computing teachers.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 1st Aug, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Programming with GUIs

Learn what a Graphical User Interface is and write your own GUI-based applications with this practical course for teachers.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 1st Aug, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Maths and Logic in Computer Science

Improve your understanding and ability to teach maths and logic in computing while building elements of an escape room.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 1st Aug, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing Teaching

Examine a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for teaching computing in Key Stage 3 (Grade 6–8 in the USA).

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Programming with Scratch

Discover the fundamentals of programming using the block-based programming language Scratch.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 1st Aug, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teaching Physical Computing to 5- to 11-year-olds

Teach your young learners how to create electronic circuits, then learn to control them using block-based programming languages.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting Started with Your Raspberry Pi

Discover how to set up and control your new Raspberry Pi, as well as how to use it for everyday tasks and to learn how to code.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Prepare to Run a Code Club

Build your confidence and get practical advice on launching and running a Code Club for young people.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Networking with Python: Socket Programming for Communication

Discover how you can create networked applications in Python by using sockets. Supported by Google.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Get Started Teaching Computing in Primary Schools: Preparing to teach 5 - 11 year olds

Improve your subject knowledge and develop inclusive lessons to teach computing to primary school pupils (aged 5 to 11 years old).

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teach Computing in Schools: Creating a Curriculum for Ages 11 to 16

Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to Life

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)