Training and Events

We run free online training and host community events to help you get started with Code Club.

Events and training

Get your Code Club started: A step-by-step registration workshop

Date: 14 October 2025 @ (12.30pm or 4pm BST)

Are you starting a Code Club? This workshop will guide you through the simple steps for setting up your own club. Teachers, mentors, and partners are all welcome. Let’s code together!

In-person training for those in Ireland & Northern Ireland

Date: September, October and November

Discover new resources and connect with likeminded volunteers and educators at half-day meetups across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Unlocking Code Club resources: A guide for new and experienced leaders!

Date: 21 October 2025 @ (12.30pm or 4pm BST)

Join us for a hands-on workshop to explore Code Club resources and the many kinds of support we offer. New and existing Code Club leaders welcome!

AI: Unleashing independence, creativity and confidence!

Date: 23 October 2025 @ (12.30pm or 4pm BST)

This workshop introduces new and existing Code Club leaders to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Explore lesson plans you can use at your club and gain the confidence and tools you need to inspire your young creators.

Coffee and Conversation

Date: 29 October 2025 @ 4pm BST

There’s no agenda at this online meet-up. It’s a space to connect, ask questions, and share experiences.

Introduction to HTML and CSS: Create, design, code!

Date: 30 October 2025 @ (12.30pm or 4pm BST)

Learn how to build a website with the basics of HTML and CSS! This Code Club workshop will show you how to guide your learners through the interactive HTML and CSS activities outlined in the Code Club paths. No coding experience required — beginners welcome!

Online training

To give you more information, tips, and ideas before you start volunteering, we’ve created a free online course for you called Prepare to Run a Code Club.

To take this course, you need to create an account on our courses platform. This account is separate from the Raspberry Pi Foundation account that you use to sign into the Code Club platform.

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'How to mentor' training

Learn how to provide encouragement, guidance, or technical help to young people at a local club with our free online course. Gain insights into the different resources, mentoring styles and growth opportunities available to mentors; in your own time.

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Increase your confidence with our online courses

Learn about running a successful and sustainable club, teaching programming, and much more with our free online courses.

Introduction to Programming with Scratch

Discover the fundamentals of programming using the block-based programming language called Scratch.

Moving from Scratch to Python

Support learners to use the thinking & programming skills they learnt in Scratch in the text-based programming language Python.

Club leaders talking in front of a laptop

An Introduction to Web Development

This learning guide has been created to give all volunteers the opportunity to learn about best practices in child safeguarding.

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