Scratch Programming for Kids and Beginners — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 48m 📚 28 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Scratch Programming for Kids and Beginners

Master the basics of coding and computational thinking by reading step-by-step guides to build interactive stories, games, and animations.

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About this course

Have you ever wanted to learn how computer programs work, but felt overwhelmed by complex text-based code? Scratch offers a fun, visual way to grasp the core concepts of programming without worrying about spelling or syntax errors. Through this text-only guide, you will transition from a complete beginner to a confident creator, learning how to structure logic and think like a software developer. You will read clear explanations of programming principles and apply them to create your own digital projects. In this course, you will: Understand core programming concepts such as variables, loops, and conditional statements; Design interactive animations using event-driven programming and broadcast messages; Configure motion, coordinates, and directions to control characters; Practice logical problem-solving by debugging block-based code sequences; Create simple games and interactive stories using structured step-by-step guides; Apply computational thinking to break down complex ideas into manageable steps. The course begins with foundational definitions, introducing the Scratch interface and basic block types, before guiding you through the logic of building fully functional games and animations. This course is designed specifically for kids, teens, and absolute beginners of any age who want a gentle, text-based introduction to computer science with zero prior coding experience required. Start reading today to unlock your creative potential and build your first coding project!

What you'll get

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  • 🎧 Audio version included
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  • Short & focused
    2h 48m of practical content

Certificate of completion

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Just a phone or computer with internet. No installs, no special hardware.

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Yes — full refund within 14 days, no questions asked.

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Forever. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit anytime.

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Yes. On completion you'll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

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