Training and Events

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

Events and training

Coffee and Conversation

Date: 25 July 2025 (17:00 BST)

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

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

Date: 5 August 2025 @ (11.00am 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!

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

Date: 12 August 2025 @ (11am 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!

Scratch coding 101: Dive into programming with Scratch!

Date: 21 August 2025 @ (11am or 3pm BST)

Join us for a beginner's introduction to Scratch programming! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of coding and how to guide your young creators through fun, interactive projects using Code Club paths. No experience required!

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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