Physical Computing Courses and Certifications

Arm Education

Teaching with Physical Computing: Introduction to Project-Based Learning

5 ratings at edX

This course introduces the fundamental concepts underpinning Project-Based Learning, and how you can apply it with programmable devices to bring STEM & Computing to life in the classroom.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Arm Education

Teaching with Physical Computing: Practical application and classroom strategies for PBL

This course guides you in using real-world problems to spark your learners’ creativity and empower them to develop their own solutions using Physical Computing.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Arm Education

Teaching with Physical Computing: Soft skills, teamwork and the wider curriculum

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ‘non-technical’ elements that make Project-Based Learning an important addition to STEM & Computing classrooms, and how to integrate them into your teaching.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Arm Education

Teaching with Physical Computing: Assessment of Project-Based Learning

Learn how to confidently and effectively use assessment in Project-Based Learning.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Arm Education Microcredential

Teaching with Physical Computing

Comprehensive program on integrating physical computing and project-based learning in STEM education, covering pedagogy, practical application, assessment, and soft skills development.

• edX
• 42 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $196.00
• 4 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 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Stanford Seminar - Computing with Physical Systems

Explores Physical Neural Networks and training complex physical systems for machine learning, showcasing experiments in mechanical, electronic, and photonic systems for tasks like handwritten-digit classification.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Computer Science

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

Degree

Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

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

MicroPython for the BBC Micro:bit

83 ratings at Udemy

Get familiarized with MicroPython for the BBC Micro:bit

• Udemy
• 2 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

Hardware projects using Raspberry Pi

65 ratings at Udemy

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

• Udemy
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Water Tank Automation Made Easy with Raspberry Pi | 2025

35 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to automate your motor pump and save water and energy using the mini Raspberry Pi

• Udemy
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Get started with your Raspberry Pi computer

10 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)

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