Physical Computing Courses and Certifications

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

Raspberry Pi: GPIO

196 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to identify pins on the Raspberry Pi GPIO and program them to control lights and motors, read data from sensors, and interact with the Internet of Things.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning CircuitPython with Circuit Playground Express

47 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Begin learning CircuitPython, an accessible programming language that opens the world of hardware to Python developers, using Circuit Playground Express.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

IoT Projects: Physical Email Alert

23 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the Internet of Things by building a sample project with a Raspberry Pi: a physical device that lets you know how much email you have.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Get started with your Raspberry Pi computer

9 ratings at edX

Start your Raspberry Pi journey with this introductory course.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Beaglebone Black Lessons

Learn to program and control Beaglebone Black, from GPIO pins and PWM to advanced projects like GPS tracking. Gain hands-on experience with Python, hardware interfacing, and data visualization.

• YouTube
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lancaster University;  Institute of Coding

Build a Physical Computing Prototype

Discover how physical computing is changing the way we interact with technology and the devices around us.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Friday Institute;  North Carolina State University

Teaching the Computer Science Discoveries Course

Explore introductory computer science for grades 6-10, covering programming, web development, and physical computing. Learn to inspire students through hands-on projects and foster a diverse, equitable classroom environment.

• MOOC-ED
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

SparkFun Electronics

Live Coding the Micro:bit with MakeCode - Introduction and Project Walkthrough

Explore the micro:bit with SparkFun educators: learn about its history, sensors, and programming environment. Follow along to create a project using MakeCode simulator and gain hands-on experience.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Crossed Wires - Investigating the Problems of End-User Developers in a Physical Computing Task

Investigates challenges faced by end-users in physical computing tasks, focusing on circuit construction and programming issues when connecting sensors to microcontrollers. Highlights the need for better support tools.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Meta

How to Use React in a Physical Wedding Gift - Creating an Interactive Jeopardy Game

Explore React's versatility beyond web apps: creating a physical Jeopardy game with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and innovative input methods like touch and speech recognition.

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

Playful Technology

Creating Internet-Enabled Hybrid Physical/Remote Escape Room Puzzles

Learn to create innovative hybrid escape rooms combining physical and remote elements using Arduino, networking hardware, and web-based controls for an engaging player experience during lockdowns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Playful Technology

LED Track DIY Escape Room Puzzle Tutorial - Building an Interactive Light Puzzle

Learn to create an interactive LED track puzzle for escape rooms, featuring customizable particle animations and switch-controlled paths. Gain hands-on experience with Arduino programming and hardware integration.

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

Security BSides San Francisco

Machine Learning - Too Smart for its Own Good

Explore machine learning limitations through a steampunk model, revealing why neural nets generate false positives without complex mathematics.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

JSConf

Just Go for It - The Story of Dance-Mat.js

Explore the journey of creating dance-mat.js, a DIY Dance Dance Revolution controller using Raspberry Pi, Bare Conductive PiCap, and Node.js. Learn about side project challenges and innovative solutions.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk