CJC — Certified Junior Coder (CJC)
“Every expert was once a beginner. Start here.”
An internationally benchmarked introductory coding certification for children — covering digital literacy, computational thinking, Scratch visual programming, and an introduction to Python text coding. Aligned to CSTA K–8 and Cambridge Primary Computing standards.
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Level |
Children | Ages 7–12 |
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Audience |
Primary school children, homeschooled learners, and young beginners with no prior coding experience |
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Standards |
CSTA K–8 Computer Science Standards · Cambridge Primary Computing · Common Core Mathematical Practices for Computational Thinking |
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Duration |
6 months |
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Format |
Self-paced · Live instructor-led · Cohort-based · Blended |
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Assessment |
Scratch or Python project submission + oral or video presentation (minimum 75%) |
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Certificate |
CJC Certificate — Ukeh-Adah Alliance Services Ltd |
Course modules
How computers work: hardware, software, input, and output devices · Internet safety, digital citizenship, and responsible online behaviour · Files, folders, and organising digital work · Typing skills and essential keyboard shortcuts · Using productivity tools: Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
Decomposition: breaking big problems into small, manageable steps · Pattern recognition: identifying patterns in data and problems · Abstraction: focusing on what matters, ignoring unnecessary detail · Algorithms: writing step-by-step instructions for a computer · Debugging: strategies for finding and fixing mistakes in code
Scratch interface: sprites, backdrops, costumes, and sounds · Motion, looks, and sound blocks · Events and control: loops, conditionals, and broadcast messaging Variables: storing and using information in programs · Sensing and operators: making programs respond to users
Designing a game concept: rules, goals, and user experience · Adding scoring systems, lives, levels, and timers · Character animation: smooth movement and costume switching · User interaction: keyboard controls and mouse input · Sharing and presenting projects to an audience
Why text coding? Moving from Scratch blocks to real code · Python basics: print(), input(), variables, and data types · Arithmetic operations and string manipulation · Simple decisions: if/else conditional statements · Mini project: building an interactive greeting program
Design brief: plan your project using a storyboard or flowchart · Build: construct your Scratch game or Python program · Test and debug: find and fix all errors systematically · Document: write a simple README explaining what the program does · Present: demonstrate your project to peers and instructor with a live demo
Apply computational thinking to structure and solve real problems · Build interactive games and animations in Scratch · Write basic Python programs using variables, loops, and conditionals · Present and explain a digital project confidently · Demonstrate readiness for the Certified Teen Web Developer (CTWD) pathway
Complete all 6 modules, submit a completed Scratch game or Python program, and deliver a short oral or video presentation explaining the project (minimum 75%).
Foundation for all coding career pathways. Builds computational thinking applicable in every future career. Prepares for CTWD.
One-on-one live sessions via Zoom or Google Meet · Small group sessions (2–5 people) · Corporate group training (6+ people) |
3 sessions minimum for any tool (we do not do one-off sessions — we ensure you actually learn) |
90 minutes per session — focused, practical, no wasted time |
Personalised training plan delivered within 24 hours of your request |
Bring your own dataset, your own project, your own real-world task — we train you on what you actually need to do |
Available for companies and institutions wanting to upskill entire teams on specific tools — custom pricing and delivery |
Certificate of Tool Training issued on completion — specific tool named, hours completed, skills covered |
“Your tool. Your data. Your timeline. Your way. That is the Ukeh-Adah promise.”
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