Coding and Robotics: How to get started

Cut through the confusion and get a clear starting point

This practical, self-paced micro-course gives you a clear, structured pathway to introduce Coding and Robotics in your school. You will gain a solid understanding of the subject, how it fits into CAPS, and what is needed to successfully get started.

No prior experience is required. Just a willingness to take the first step.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the key components and structure of Coding and Robotics
  • Identify how the subject fits into CAPS and your teaching context
  • Explore coding platforms such as Scratch, MakeCode, and DroneBlocks
  • Learn how to plan and implement your first Coding and Robotics lessons

What You Will Get

  • A clear, step-by-step starting framework for your school
  • Practical guidance on selecting curriculum, hardware, and software
  • Real-world insights into setting up a Coding and Robotics programme
  • Certificate of completion
  • Confidence to begin implementing Coding and Robotics

Technology Requirements

  • No specific hardware required
  • Exposure to platforms such as Scratch, MakeCode, and DroneBlocks

Who This Course Is For

  • Educators who want to start Coding and Robotics but are unsure where to begin
  • Schools looking for CAPS-aligned, practical implementation guidance
  • Teachers who want clear, jargon-free direction and real-world advice

Start with clarity. Teach with confidence.
Take the first step towards Coding and Robotics today.

Launch your school’s Coding and Robotics programme with confidence. This essential microcourse is designed to empower educators, cutting through the technical jargon to deliver practical, curriculum-aligned guidance for every phase of implementation.

What You Will Learn

Six video and quiz-based modules with clear, actionable guidance. 

  1. Curriculum and 4IR technology Alignment: Define the buzzwords and understand their role in the current curriculum
  2. Practical Lab Setup: Get real-world tips on configuring your classroom, STEAM lab, and essential infrastructure
  3. Curriculum Integration: Decode how Coding and Robotics fits effectively across Grade R to Grade 9
  4. Coding Language Selection: Guidance on choosing the right tools, including Scratch, Python, and block-based platforms
  5. Software & Platforms: Navigate the best free and paid software options (e.g., Scratch, MakeCode, DroneBlocks)
  6. Hardware Investment: Identify essential, worthwhile technology, from micro:bits to drones, and what to avoid
  • Provides a professional certificate upon completion