micro:bit Courses and Certifications

Nordic Semiconductor

Introduction to the Micro-bit V2

Explore the features of the new BBC micro:bit V2 in a webinar by Nordic Semiconductor. Learn its history, capabilities, and its use in education in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

SparkFun Electronics

Remote Learning with the Micro-bit - A Programming Deep Dive

Dive into programming with SparkFun Electronics, using the micro:bit and Microsoft MakeCode. Learn to create pixel art, games, and more in just 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

Micro-Bit Quad Robot With MakeCode

Learn to control a SMARS Quad robot using MakeCode and a BBC micro:bit in under an hour with Kevin McAleer. Includes tips, tricks, and a demo.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kevin McAleer

Micro-Bit for Robotics

Learn to use the BBC micro:bit for robotics projects with Kevin McAleer's 1-2 hour material, covering history, connection, programming, and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

First Look: Scratch 3.0

Discover the enhancements available in Scratch 3.0, the block-based visual programming language. This course compares 2.0 to 3.0 and shows how to use new and revised features.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Security BSides London

Pwning the Micro-Bit

In less than an hour, Security BSides London offers a deep dive into the Micro:Bit's origins, components, and how to exploit its hardware for data recovery.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Zephyr RTOS Juicy Features Using Simple Evaluation Boards and Robots

Explore Zephyr RTOS features with Intel's Maksim Masalski through Linux Foundation. Learn to code for robots, build applications, and understand device driver models in 1-2 hours.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

EuroPython Conference

EduBlocks - Making the Transition to Python Easier

Explore EduBlocks, a drag-and-drop Python 3 version, designed to ease the transition from block-based programming. Offered by EuroPython Conference, this less than 1-hour material shares the journey of its 14-year-old creator.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

linux.conf.au

Pop-Up Education Makerspaces

Explore hands-on digital technologies like Robotics, VR, and Coding in pop-up makerspaces at Monash University, offered by linux.conf.au. Less than 1-hour workload.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

PyCon US

Create Interactive Games Using MicroPython and Electronics

Learn to create interactive games using MicroPython and a micro:bit board in less than an hour with PyCon US. Understand how to use push buttons, an accelerometer sensor, and a LED display.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Raspberry Pi Foundation;  Teach Computing

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

6 ratings at FutureLearn

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

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Programmeren voor leerkrachten met Scratch

Learn the basics of programming with Scratch in an 8-week course designed for teachers. Spend 3-4 hours weekly to master teaching programming to students.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)