This MOOC has been developed using funding secured from Google under its CS4HS (Computer Science for High School) initiative. The course will prepare you to teach the programming elements of the new GCSE and A-level syllabuses for examination boards in England, UK. Also included are sections to assist you with underlying mathematics concepts, and robotics applications using The Finch, a small robot designed to inspire and engage learners in programming.

At the conclusion of the course you will be a competent Java programmer and be in possession of the necessary knowledge and skills to incorporate the course materials into your own work.

This MOOC originally commenced on 31st October 2016 and it is designed to be studied over 8 separate weeks. However the MOOC is self paced so you can join and participate at your own convenience and pace at any time. Therefore, the MOOC does not have a set finishing date.

To get started, visit Week 0: Introduction and Set-up

Week 0: Introduction and Set-up

Week 1: Fundamental Java Concepts

Week 2: Control Structure

Week 3: Programming Projects-1

Week 4: Arrays

Week 5: Sorting and Searching

Week 6: Object Oriented Programming I

Week 7: Object Oriented Programming II

Week 8: Programming Projects-2