Conquer the IB Diploma Computer Science Exam & IA (2026) (Udemy.com)
Tools for success in the IB Diploma Computer Science Exam, PLUS guidance for IA top marks AND effective study skills!
Created by: John Iglar
Last updated January 2026
What you will learn
- Overviews and real questions for all IB Diploma Computer Science exam papers and all options
- Practical tips on proven effective study techniques
- Advice and guidance on maximizing your grade on the Internal Assessment
- Be fully prepared for the IB Diploma Computer Science exam
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
- Reviews76#46 of 59 by number of reviews
- Length6.4 hourslonger than 68% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2026more recently than 75% of them
Course Description
Are you taking your IB Diploma exams in 2026? Are you studying Computer Science? Don't leave your grades to chance!
This is THE course to help you be completely prepared for the International Baccalaureate Diploma exams in Computer Science. With a focus on exam preparation, this course includes practice questions and both study techniques and test-taking strategies to help you feel confident and prepared on exam day.
This course is COMPLETELY UP-TO-DATE and includes a review of the Case Study for exams in 2026. By request, it also now has advice on how to get the highest marks on your Internal Assessment (IA).
Don't go into your exams with questions or uncertainties. Be fully prepared for these crucial examinations. This comprehensive online course is designed to help you master the IB Diploma Computer Science exam and achieve success.
This course is intended to prepare learners for the IB Diploma Computer Science Exam. It is intended to be purchased only by adults over 18 years old, either for their own use if they are taking the IB Diploma exams, or to be given to others. According to Udemy's regulations, "Those under 18 may use the services only if a parent or guardian opens their account, handles any enrollments, and manages their account usage." If you are under 18 and taking the IB Diploma Computer Science exam, I encourage you to take this course but to let your parent or legal guardian manage the payment and your enrollment.
With this course, you'll be able to:
Anticipate what each exam paper will be like.
Review real exam questions and answers.
Study effectively for the exams.
Be prepared for full success on the Internal Assessment.
This course includes:
Video lessons covering each exam paper.
Downloadable resources to help you review for the exams.
Practical tips and techniques on how to study effectively for all your exams.
Guided walk-throughs of actual exam questions and correct answers.
Advice on maximizing your grades on the Internal Assessment
Access to our expert instructor for support and guidance.
A supportive community of like-minded students to help you prepare for your exams.
This course is taught by an experienced IB Diploma Computer Science teacher who has worked in some of the best international schools around the world and is part of the global professional network of Computer Science educators. By taking this course, you will benefit from the expertise of a highly experienced educator and professional teacher who has a deep understanding of the IB Diploma Computer Science curriculum and exam format.
In addition, in this course you will learn effective and proven techniques to help you study and prepare for your exams. You will learn how to practice recall of information, spaced repetition, and more. These techniques have been built using scientific knowledge about how our brains work, and have been tested and validated by educators around the world. By incorporating these study skills into your exam preparation, you will increase your chances of success and feel confident and prepared on exam day, not only for Computer Science but for all your courses.
Enrolling in this course is an investment in your future. By the end of the course, you will have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the IB Diploma Computer Science exam and beyond.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
76 Reviews
John Iglar
I have taught Information Technology, Computer Applications, Coding, Robotics, and Computer Science (as well as Theory of Knowledge and Effective Study Skills) to students of all ages at top-tier international schools in Portugal, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Indonesia. I have taught International Baccalaureate courses at all levels of the programme, as well as IGCSE and other international curricula.
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Reviews
By Jay Gerald on 10/20/2025
Taking this course helped me to understand the type of content I should be expecting when I do computer science. In addition, the course provided me with documents that would be helpful as I start the subject.
By Troy Maalouf on 12/8/2024
Thorough preparation as well as notes to remember. Properly guiding through the entire process and each specific Criterion. Incredible insight for the IA.
By Marcus on 5/23/2024
This guy is simple reading out the marking scheme. No use. Don't buy.
By Noor Shehab on 3/26/2024
This course is saving me in IB. The explanations are very clear and accurate. If I follow it, a 7 is ensured soon. Mr John's delivery is also very engaging so I don't get bored when I watch!
By Saeed Chahine on 3/25/2024
This course is extremely helpful, especially for the IA. I was able to perfect my criterions and make the most out of my complex code. I got a 7 predicted from my teacher. Thank you!
By Sara on 3/23/2024
This helped me a lot with my IA and made it easier for me to work on it since it covered everything that had to be done. It also helped me with paper 2, because it's not my strong suit.
By Marzouk Hajaij on 3/21/2024
The course really helped guide me through the IA! I was confused as to which direction I should head in but now I've received a 7/7 predicted. Really helpful!
By Ryan Rached on 3/20/2024
Life changing! Prior to watching the course I was completely clueless about how to do the IA well and struggled to grapple the IB CS course. Now I feel like I can achieve great success in my IA and a high score on my IB CS official.
By Freddy on 3/9/2024
Amazing course. Got a 7/7 predicted after watching these detailed videos and implementing every single tip from the course. Thank you!
By Kenneth Gunther on 3/18/2023
I have taught IB CS off and on, as well as numerous other computer science courses, for over 4 decades. I’ve taught in the US, South Korea and at two international schools in East Africa. From my experience, students with US and East Asian backgrounds really struggle with the level of ambiguity presented in IB CS exams (in comparison to AP exams for example). I found it challenging to help students develop the skills required on the written tasks. Mr. Iglar provides numerous examples of how to approach these problems. Additionally, the topics covered will surely give additional content knowledge. If I were teaching IB CS in the classroom I would do my best to have students sign up at the beginning of year 1. Mr. Iglar’s Section 2 provides great insight into how to approach a course like IB CS. Furthermore, these points are rarely covered by teachers in our quest to cover the extensive content of the curricula. I would then set goals for students to finish Mr. Iglar’s Udemy course before my end of year 1 exam. The fact that students wouldn’t have covered some concepts is not as important as the methodology that Mr. Iglar is going through. Another good option would be to complete the relatively easy first and second section during the first couple of weeks of the first year, then save the rest for the break between year one and two. At that point you’re likely to know more of your weaknesses when it comes to IB CS questions. Like every learning experience, you’ll get out of it what you put into it. Those that allocate the appropriate amount of time and energy to attempt the problems on their own, as designed by the course, will of course gain the most. Because, we can’t learn without making mistakes, said some CS Sensei somewhere.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100







