Name: Intro to Coding with Scratch
SKU: 3113788
Price: 25.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (291 reviews)

29m
Entry Level

Learn the basics of coding and creating computer instructions with Scratch!

Coding is an important skill that empowers people to express themselves creatively and understand how to solve problems with computers. With Scratch, a free visual programming tool created by MIT, it’s also very easy to learn for users of any age – including children and adults alike.

Through this course, you’ll explore the foundations of Scratch, and learn how to use its drag-and-drop system by setting up your first two coding mini-projects. Along the way, you’ll discover how to use flowcharts and coding principles to create algorithms, which are essentially instructions that computers can understand.

No matter the type of projects you want to create in the future, these Scratch fundamentals will ensure you’re prepared to build animations, games, and more with coding.

You will learn how to:

Use Scratch’s coding blocks
Craft computer instructions with flowcharts
Implement algorithms with Scratch
Understand basic screen coordinates
Deal with repetition and instruction branches
Move and change sprites

… and more!

Courses by the World’s Best

Our course instructors aren’t just fun to learn from – they’re qualified coders who have been formally certified for their excellent programming and teaching skills. That way, you can be confident that you’re developing strong, modern skills that will set you up for success as a developer.

YOUR COURSES, YOUR WAY

Learn with project-based courses that are designed to be flexible – access them 24/7, fit them around your schedule, and choose the learning materials that suit you best.

You can even download your course videos and watch them offline using the Zenva app, available on iOS and Android.

✅ Watch video lessons

✅ Read text summaries

✅ Explore interactive lessons

✅ Practice with source code

✅ Build real projects

✅ Earn completion certificates

ACHIEVE REAL RESULTS

Our community of 1,000,000+ learners and developers have used the skills learned with us to publish their own games and websites, land their dream jobs, and even start their own businesses – and you have the potential to do the same!

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I love the lectures, concise course objectives, and how they not only teach you enough to get started, but prepare you for the advanced stuff later down the road.

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MONICA MANCUSI

With Zenva, I started learning a more accurate way to approach problems and develop solutions. It’s full of interesting topics that I love to learn in conjunction with my work.

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I chose Zenva because of the large selection of topics and the fact that I can choose what courses I want to take whenever I want to take them. That level of freedom is unique to Zenva.

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ANDREA CARDENAS-ROEDER

The Unity courses at Zenva helped me achieve a level of comfort with game development that I didn’t think was possible. They give you the confidence to expand your skills, and were so easy to understand.

Course Requirements

Introduction

Adding Sprites

Your First Algorithm – Part 1

Your First Algorithm – Part 2

Adding More Blocks – Part 1

Adding More Blocks – Part 2

Quiz – Scratch Basics

What is an Algorithm?

Algorithm Applications

Algorithm Flowcharts and Challenge

Algorithm Challenge Solution

Coordinate System

Cat Movement Mini-Project – Part 1

Cat Movement Mini-Project – Part 2

Live Demo – Moving Cat Project

Quiz – Coordinates in Scratch

Challenge – Flowchart of the Cat Movement

Challenge Solution – Flowchart of the Cat Movement

Iterations with Dancing Mini-Project – Part 1

Iterations with Dancing Mini-Project – Part 2

Live Demo – Dancing Project

Quiz – Dancing Mini-Project

Repetition and Branching in Algorithms

Challenge – Repetition Algorithm

Challenge Solution – Repetition Algorithm

Challenge – Branching Algorithm

Challenge Solution – Branching Algorithm

Summary of Flowchart Blocks

Conclusion

This course is suitable for both adults and young learners (9 and up) with no prior coding experience. Scratch is a free tool that runs on the web browser directly from the Scratch website.

Why should I learn programming?

We’re living in the age of technology. In every industry, demand for developers is high and continues to rise, yet there’s a shortage of skilled developers. As a result, there’s a huge number of exciting opportunities out there for developers who want to take them.

By mastering the skills taught in these courses, you’ll prepare yourself for roles in a wide range of industries. Whether you want to work in a startup or a Fortune 500 company, you’ll learn in-demand knowledge and techniques that will help you to succeed.

What will I achieve by taking these courses?

You’ll not only learn the most in-demand modern languages, frameworks, and tools, but also how to apply them to your own projects and real-world situations.

Additionally, as our courses are primarily project-based, as you learn you’ll develop a rock-solid professional portfolio that can be used to impress potential employers.

Technology changes quickly. What happens if the content becomes outdated?

We’re committed to providing you with the most up-to-date, relevant content. If one of our courses becomes outdated due to modern practices, we’ll update it. Often, we’ll even remake it entirely using the latest versions of the languages, tools and frameworks.

We’re committed to keeping up with cutting-edge developments in the industry, and turn this knowledge into new courses, which we publish every month.

I’m an absolute beginner who’s never coded before. Can I still do these courses?

Yes, you can! We have entry-level courses on all key topics, and each of our curriculums feature guided learning paths that show you what courses are needed to reach your goals.

Additionally, if you need a little extra help, we have expert mentors on hand to answer any course-related questions that you might have.

What time commitment is needed?

We get that you’re busy, and so we’ve designed our courses to be completely flexible, so you can learn at your own pace and fit your courses around your schedule.

While we recommend that you put in at least a few hours a week (the more hours put in, the more you’ll get out!) there are no time limits or deadlines that you need to worry about.

Will these courses help me to change my career?

Many of our students have been able to successfully change their careers, land their dream job, get promoted, and even start their own businesses… and you have the potential to do the same!

You can also combine your existing skills with your new tech skills, and expand your career, rather than changing it completely.

Our courses have been designed to teach you highly transferable skills, and leave you with strong projects that can be added to your professional portfolio – whatever you want to do, we’ll help to get you there!

Can I watch the videos offline?

All courses on Zenva Academy can be accessed both on our online learning platform, and via the Zenva app (available for iOS and Android). The Zenva app features both online and offline access, so you can securely download your courses and complete them at your leisure.

Intro to Coding with Scratch

Courses by the World’s Best

YOUR COURSES, YOUR WAY

ACHIEVE REAL RESULTS

MIHIR PATEL

MONICA MANCUSI

CRAIG BICKFORD

ANDREA CARDENAS-ROEDER

Why should I learn programming?

What will I achieve by taking these courses?

Technology changes quickly. What happens if the content becomes outdated?

I’m an absolute beginner who’s never coded before. Can I still do these courses?

What time commitment is needed?

Will these courses help me to change my career?

Can I watch the videos offline?

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