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Raspberry Pi Projects

Use a Raspberry Pi to create games, gadgets and practical digital projects.

Raspberry Pi Projects lessons at Excel Academy

What students learn

  • Raspberry Pi setup
  • Coding
  • Simple electronics
  • Games
  • Smart gadgets

Learning outcomes

  • Develop practical computing skills
  • Combine software and hardware
  • Create independent projects

Course overview

Programming with Raspberry Pi for Kids (Ages 10–16)

Build, Code, and Create with Real Hardware

This course introduces students to the Raspberry Pi — a small, powerful computer used to learn coding, electronics, robotics and computer science.

Students will set up a Raspberry Pi, learn Linux basics, code in Python, control LEDs and sensors, build simple circuits, create digital projects and develop a final hardware and software invention.

This is a hands-on, project-based course perfect for STEM education.

Age group

10–16 years

Total duration

40–50 hours

Format

10 modules (4–5 hours each) · hands-on, project-based

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

  1. 1Set up and operate a Raspberry Pi
  2. 2Understand how computers work (hardware and software)
  3. 3Code using Python for real-world applications
  4. 4Build and control circuits using GPIO pins
  5. 5Use sensors, buttons, LEDs and simple modules
  6. 6Use Raspberry Pi for robotics basics
  7. 7Use Linux commands and terminal safely
  8. 8Build a final invention combining hardware and programming

Tools & platforms

Programming & operating system

PythonLinuxRaspberry Pi operating systemTerminal

Hardware & components

Raspberry PiGPIO pinsLEDsSensorsButtonsMotorsServosCircuits

10 modules

Course modules

  1. Module 1Introduction to Raspberry Pi & Computing Basics
  2. Module 2Linux Basics & Raspberry Pi Operating System
  3. Module 3Introduction to Python Programming
  4. Module 4Python Loops, Lists & Functions
  5. Module 5GPIO Basics – Controlling LEDs & Inputs
  6. Module 6Sensors & Physical Computing
  7. Module 7Motors, Servos & Robotics Basics
  8. Module 8Python + Hardware Projects (Intermediate Level)
  9. Module 9Debugging, Testing & Improving Projects
  10. Module 10Final Raspberry Pi Innovation Project & Showcase

Certificates & Awards

  • Best Young Programmer
  • Hardware Master
  • Best Innovation
  • Best Debugger
  • Raspberry Pi Super Inventor

What comes next

Progression pathways

  • Robotics & Engineering with Raspberry Pi
  • Python Programming Level 2
  • IoT Projects for Kids
  • AI & Machine Learning for Beginners
  • Game Development (Python + Pygame)

How tuition works

Students can learn in supportive small groups or through individual tuition. Lessons follow clear objectives, guided practice and regular feedback. Academic courses cover the relevant National Curriculum and OCR, Edexcel, AQA or Cambridge requirements where applicable.