Physical Computing Courses and Certifications

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Physical Computing: How Software Meets Hardware - From Christmas Trees to Connected Devices

Explore physical computing and connected devices, from microcontrollers to digital fabrication. Learn how diverse creators use open-source hardware and software to build interactive technologies and shape our connected world.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ExplainingComputers

Raspberry Pi Robotics - Keyboard Control

Learn to build and control a Raspberry Pi Zero robot using a wireless keyboard, including Python coding for key press detection and motor control. Gain practical robotics skills.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Tangible and Physical Interaction in the Wild - Today and Tomorrow

Exploring the evolution and future of tangible interfaces in real-world applications, from research labs to mass production, and their impact on user interaction and technology development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Bringing Computing into the Real World - Interactive Digital Art

Explore innovative ways to integrate computing with the physical world in this interactive session led by digital artist Seb Lee-Delisle, showcasing exciting possibilities beyond traditional indoor use.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Awesome Open Source

Open Source, Self Hosted Mailbox Notification System - Know When Your Posts Arrive Without the Walk

Build a DIY mailbox notification system using open-source tools and a Raspberry Pi. Learn to set up hardware, configure software, and receive alerts when mail arrives, saving time and effort.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Physical Computing Student Projects Showcase 2019 - ILAS Seminar at Kyoto University

Discover student innovations in Physical Computing through project presentations featuring interactive devices, sensors, and Arduino-based creations from Kyoto University's ILAS seminar.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

1 review

Learn to design, build, and deploy IoT devices using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, programming, and interfacing to create innovative projects.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 6 courses

From 0 to 1: Raspberry Pi and the Internet of Things

388 ratings at Udemy

Have a blast using the Raspberry Pi to do some home automation and understand the Internet of Things

• Udemy
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Physical Computing with Scratch using Raspberry Pi

72 ratings at Udemy

The version of Scratch with Raspberry Pi has many unique features; one being its ability to communicate with GPIO pins.

• Udemy
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Choose from one of eight computer science paths and tailor your learning experience to align with your education and career goals.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Choose from one of eight computer science paths and tailor your learning experience to align with your education and career goals.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Hardware projects using Raspberry Pi

57 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to use GPIO pins of Raspberry Pi to create hardware projects and interact with the physical world.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Lancaster University;  Institute of Coding

Introduction to Physical Computing

1 review

Explore how microcontrollers are changing our everyday lives and why the future of tech innovation lies in physical computing.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Raspberry Pi Essential Training

Kick-start your journey into the world of physical computing by learning how to set up, configure, and experiment with a Raspberry Pi.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Raspberry Pi Essential Training

1188 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn the basic vocabulary of Raspberry Pi, as well as how to plug in peripherals and perform basic computing tasks. You can also gain an understanding of the GPIO and Pico boards.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available