Coding is not only useful to be able to program today’s devices such as computers and smartphones. It also introduces us to computational thinking, i.e. the application of computing techniques to every-day processes. The Demystifying Coding course will introduce participants to the main constructs of coding guiding them through the computational thinking techniques to identify, analyze and solve problems, as well as how to design, write and test simple applications using well-structured, efficient and accurate code.

Participants will be guided through hands on activities and tasks, including reflections on skills and competences learnt during the course.

This course will empower participants with no prior programming experience to design their own animations, games, interactive stories and apps.

The self-paced course will commence from October 2023 onwards and once the required number of learners have enrolled. It offers 50 hours of self-paced learning, including instructional materials, online resources, lesson explanations, discussion forums, assignments, and recommended readings. Registration is open until 15 March 2024. Upon reaching the minimum number of participants, you will be notified. You will have until 31 May 2024 to complete the course at your own pace regardless of the commencement date.