Scratch Programming for Raspberry Pi

Learn how to use Scratch for designing animations, making fun interactive games and coding educational projects.




This course is primarily targeted at young learners ( age 8 to 16), who are keen to explore the Scratch visual programming environment. No prior knowledge of computers or programming is required to benefit from this course.

The course is structured as a series of entertaining programming projects, through which the students will be introduced to all the building blocks of the Scratch programming language. By the end of the course, the students will be confident enough to create their own Scratch projects and games.

This course can be completed in around 3 hours. This includes the time required to complete the project assignments.

If your children are new to programming, this course will teach them how to ideate and design projects from scratch by using standard programming concepts.

If the student mails the project assignments, he/she will be eligible for a ScratchNinja "White Belt" certificate.


Your Instructor


Venkatesh Varadachari
Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari is the founder of MAKERDEMY, a pioneer company in the field of maker education.

MAKERDEMY is a pioneer in teaching technology related maker courses online.

Venkatesh has an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

He also has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Madras University and a Masters in Financial Engineering from National University of Singapore.


Course Curriculum


  Introuduction
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  Project I: Maze game - Adding levels
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  Break the glass
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  Introduction to PicoBoard
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  Paper Windmill
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  Project II: Chhota Bheem
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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