Introduction to Scratch Programming Course

Introduction to Scratch Programming Course

Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.

Foundation | TBA | Face to Face / Online | Certificate
(4.5)
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Introduction to Scratch Programming Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) TBA
Course Fees (Virtual) TBA
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of programming using Scratch. Scratch is a block-based visual programming language that makes it easy for anyone to create interactive stories, games, and animations. Throughout this course, you'll develop your problem-solving and computational thinking skills while having fun creating your own projects. Scratch is an excellent stepping stone for those interested in pursuing further programming and computer science education.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend:

  • Kids and Teens
  • Educators and Teachers
  • Parents and Guardians
  • Hobbyists and Beginners
  • Non-Technical Professionals
  • Creative Individuals

 

Course Objectives

  • Understand the basics of programming and computational thinking.
  • Learn how to use the Scratch interface and create projects.
  • Develop problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
  • Create animations, games, and interactive stories.
  • Share and collaborate on Scratch projects.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Scratch

  • What is Scratch
  • Getting started with the scratch online editor
  • Creating and saving projects.

Module 2: Basic Concepts

  • Sprites and backgrounds
  • Blocks, Scripts, and Code Organization
  • Stage and costumes

Module 3: Basic Programming Concepts

  • Sequencing and Motion, moving sprites, Changing directions
  • Events and Interaction (Responding to key presses, Click events)
  • Control Flow (Loops and repeats, Conditional statements)

Module 4: Creating Animations

  • Animation Basics
  • Creating Simple Animations
  • Costumes and Sounds

Module 5: Creating Interactive Games

  • Game Design Basics
  • Planning your game
  • Creating game sprites
  • Handling user input
  • Scoring and winning conditions
  • Adding sound effects and Background music

Module 6: Storytelling and Animation

  • Creating an Interactive Story
  • Setting the stage
  • Adding dialogue and narration
  • Animating sprites and Changing costumes

Module 7: Sharing and Collaborating

  • Sharing Your Projects
  • Uploading to the Scratch community
  • Providing and receiving feedback
  • Remixing existing projects
  • Collaborating with others

Module 8: Scratch Concepts

  • Introduction to variables
  • Storing and retrieving data
  • Creating your own reusable blocks
  • Interacting with external data

Module 9: Creating a Project

  • Planning and Designing a Scratch Project
  • Building and Testing the Project
  • Sharing the Project
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Course Administration

Methodology

This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.

Accreditation

Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.

Training Venue

Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

Customised training available.

Payment

Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.

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