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Coding for Kids: Code in Scratch, HTML, Python & AI + More (Udemy.com)

Designed by a computer science PhD and a Kid to teach kids how coding actually works, not just how to follow steps.

Created by: Craig Blewett

Last updated June 2025

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What you will learn

  • Build and Play 5+ Unique Games
  • Master Essential Coding Concepts Easily
  • Understand the 'Why' Behind Coding Decisions
  • Develop Critical Problem-Solving Skills
  • Enhance Logical and Computational Thinking
  • Transition Easily to Text-Based Coding
  • Solve Real-World Problems With Code
  • Build a Solid Foundation for Future Tech Careers
  • Employ sound code blocks in a game
  • Learn Debugging: Fix and Understand Errors
  • Design Own Games with Professional Assets
  • Grasp Core Computer Science Concepts
  • Cultivate Creativity in Digital Project Design

How it compares

Against the other 58 rated Udemy courses in Introduction to Computer Science on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 44% of them
  • Reviews616#13 of 59 by number of reviews
  • Length11 hourslonger than 79% of them
  • Last updatedJune 2025more recently than 63% of them

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Course Description

Discover the Joy of Programming: Your Path Starts Here!

Who Should Enroll?

This engaging course is designed for young minds eager to dive into the world of coding—guided by you. Whether you're a parent nurturing your child's curiosity or a student aiming to develop future-ready skills, this course offers the perfect foundation. Give your child a powerful head start in coding and spark a lifelong interest in technology.
Note: This course is intended for purchase by adults.

What Will You Learn?

In today’s digital era, programming isn't just a technical skill—it’s a tool for creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of coding through an exciting, hands-on journey. Starting with Scratch, a beginner-friendly platform developed by MIT, students will build interactive games while learning core programming concepts.

From there, the course expands into HTML, where students create their own web pages, and Python, where they take their first steps into one of the world’s most powerful and versatile programming languages. Each language is taught in a way that’s accessible, creative, and deeply rewarding.

Led by Craig, an experienced educator with a PhD in educational technology, and Joshua, a young coding prodigy, the course combines expert instruction with youthful insight—making learning both effective and fun.

Why Choose Our Course?

Our course stands out in three key ways:

  • Engagement: We make learning to code an adventure. Students are drawn in through game development, website creation, and real-world Python projects.

  • Accessibility: Starting with visual programming in Scratch, then advancing to HTML and Python, learners gain confidence and skills that scale with their growth.

  • Expert Guidance: Craig’s decades of educational experience and Joshua’s relatable approach create a uniquely supportive and inspiring learning environment.

Course Features

This course is crafted to deliver a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. You’ll find:

  • High-quality video lessons with clear visuals and excellent audio

  • Step-by-step walkthroughs of coding projects

  • Downloadable practice exercises and solutions

  • A progression from visual coding to text-based programming, easing the transition for beginners

Journey Through the Course

Here’s how you’ll explore the exciting world of programming:

  1. Introduction to Programming and Scratch

  2. Game Development - Part 1: Build your first game using Scratch

  3. Game Development - Part 2: Add creativity with advanced features

  4. Game Development - Part 3: Discover variables and how they power your code

  5. Introduction to HTML: Create your own web pages with structure and style

  6. Intro to Python - Part 1: Learn the basics of syntax, logic, and automation

  7. Intro to Python - Part 2: Work on small projects that bring your code to life

  8. Conclusion and Next Steps: Reflect on what you've learned and explore how to keep growing

Why This Course Is a Must

With over 20 years in IT and education, Craig has empowered learners around the globe to succeed in the digital age. His approachable teaching style makes even complex topics feel achievable. Joshua brings the energy and perspective of a young coder who understands what it's like to start from scratch—literally.

Embark on this exciting journey today and give your child (or yourself!) the gift of coding. From game design to web creation to real-world Python projects, this course is a launchpad into the digital future.

Programming is not just a skill—it’s a passport to creativity, problem-solving, and endless opportunity. And it all begins right here.

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Instructor Details

Craig Blewett

There are many great courses, many great teachers online - but how many build their courses around a research-backed, digital-age, teaching approach? 


Activated Academy courses are developed around the teaching approaches (called pedagogies in teacher talk) of the Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) model. These highly effective approaches, developed by Activated Academy's founder, Dr. Craig Blewett, are the result of years of research.


Activated Academy courses are unique. They are a blend of the best modern teaching approach, the best teachers, and the best content. Our motto is to ensure that while you're learning, you're also laughing and loving it!


Dr. Craig Blewett is a dynamic international speaker who has been involved in business, I.T. and education for over 20 years. With a PhD in IT and learning, he has taught and inspired everyone from politicians to corporate leaders, from parents to children, all around the world. In addition he work on how to teach effectively has been featured widely in international media, TV, research journals and books. This all means that Activated Academy courses are the highest quality, most engaging learning experiences available!

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Reviews

4.5

616 ratings on Udemy

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By Adelaide Odonkor on 8/17/2026

it was good but if you want to ask a question how will you ask want question you want to ask hope you guys will do something about that and your engineers to work hard in terms of the network thanks.

By Ammar Kedir on 6/23/2026

I can't wait for the next lesson. Very interesting and a good teacher. I liked it. It is a good coding teaching method for coding begginers

By Nasimul H Azad on 6/23/2026

It's very helpful for me to learn coding and make games. This will help me achieve my dream on becoming a software engineer or coder thanks to u guys I learned a lot of things Thank you!

By Erwin Teope on 4/30/2026

very good course helped learn a couple of new things youtube teached me more do

By Makhate Makhate on 4/1/2026

Absoulutey fascinating experience!He makes it fun every minute I feel like I amthe teacher because everything resembles his view.

By Anouar Hammouni on 3/20/2026

Oui! Je faisait scratch avant et je ne voulais pas faire ce cours parce que je croiait que je savait tout donc je suis tres satisfaite

By Nenden siti nurjanah on 12/21/2025

penjelasan pada setiap video sangat detail, terlebih lagi ada quis yang menjadi sebuah parameter seberapa faham kita dengan materi yang di sampaikan.

By Uday on 5/27/2020

Very good for a beginner , I used to know nothing bu, now i can imagine lots of programs to create and a lot of thanks to both the teachers . thanks a lot

By James Silcott on 12/8/2019

its fun coding because you can make your own games and my dad does coding to but it takes a lot of his time away from us playing with and i do coding for 15 minutes every day.

By Zinafarid2004 on 6/14/2015

My 8 years old son was ale to finish this project after he watched the lectures and he completed the project on scratch independently I am so proud of him and so thankful for these lectures.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100