Cyberbill - Teens Programming Packages

Preparing your child for a great career in Tech

The importance of children learning tech cannot be overstated in today's digital age. Here are some reasons why it is crucial:

1. Future job opportunities: Technology continues to advance rapidly and companies are increasingly relying on technology. Learning tech at an early age puts children in a better position to compete for future job opportunities.

2. Connecting with the world: Technology is a key tool for communication and connecting with others. Learning tech helps children understand how to interact with the world and also enhances their ability to express themselves online.

3. Enriching creativity: Tech offers various ways of expressing creativity including animation, graphic design, and website development. Learning tech allows children to experiment and develop new skills from a young age.

4. Developing problem-solving skills: Learning tech involves a lot of problem-solving skills. Kids learn how to think critically, analyze problems, and identify solutions.

5. Enhancing cognitive abilities: Tech also contributes to improving cognitive abilities such as memory retention, short and long-term focus, and spatial awareness.

6. Learning to collaborate: Tech is a great tool for teamwork. Learning tech helps children to appreciate collaboration and work on projects with others.

Scratch Programming Package

Course duration: 2 months

Course details:

Month 1 (Introduction to Scratch programming concepts)

Week 1: Introduction to Scratch

Overview of Scratch and its features
Understanding the Scratch interface
Creating and running a basic Scratch project
Exploring the different sprite and backdrop options

Week 2: Basic Programming Concepts

Introduction to programming concepts
Sequencing and controlling sprite movements
Using variables and operators in Scratch
Implementing loops and conditionals

Week 3: Animation and Interactivity

Creating animations using sprite costumes and backdrops
Utilizing sound and music in Scratch projects
Handling user input with events and sensing blocks
Creating interactive games and stories

Week 4: Sprites and Backdrops

Importing and editing sprites and backdrops
Implementing sprite interactions and collisions
Creating sprite clones for dynamic effects
Designing custom sprites and backdrops

Month 2 (Programming with Scratch Language)

Week 5: Multimedia and External Inputs

Incorporating video, images, and webcam usage
Handling keyboard and mouse inputs
Integrating external hardware with Scratch (e.g., sensors, Arduino)
Designing multimedia projects and interactive presentations

Week 6: Advanced Programming Techniques

Creating custom blocks for code reusability
Understanding broadcast and receive blocks for message passing
Utilizing lists and variables for data management
Implementing mathematical operations and randomization

Week 7: Game Development

Introduction to game design principles
Creating platformers, mazes, and puzzles
Implementing scoring and timers in games
Testing and iterating game projects

Week 8: Final Project and Showcase

Developing a final Scratch project
Refining and debugging the project
Presenting and showcasing projects to peers
Reflecting on the learning journey and next steps

Bonus: Career paths in Software Development

👉 Cost of programme: $120/N90k

""Everyone should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think."

-Steve Jobs

Web Programming Package

Course duration: 2 months

Course details:

Month 1 (Introduction to Web programming concepts)

Week 1: Introduction to HTML

Introduction to HTML: What is HTML, its role in web development, and basic structure of an HTML document.
HTML Elements: Understanding tags, attributes, and their usage.
Building a Basic HTML Page: Creating a simple webpage with headings, paragraphs, and line breaks.

Week 2: Formatting in HTML

Working with Text Formatting: Formatting text using tags such as <strong>, <em>, <u>, <sup>, and <sub>.
Creating Lists: Using <ul>, <ol>, and <li> tags to create unordered and ordered lists.
Adding Links: Creating hyperlinks using <a> tags and understanding the href attribute.

Week 3: Images in HTML

Inserting Images: Adding images to a webpage using <img> tags and understanding the src and alt attributes.
Structuring Content with HTML5: Introducing HTML5 semantic elements like <header>, <nav>, <section>, <article>, <aside>, and <footer>.
Building a Multi-page Website: Creating a simple multi-page website with internal linking.

Week 4: Data Management in HTML

Creating Tables: Constructing tables with <table>, <tr>, <th>, and <td> tags to organize data.
Forms and User Input: Understanding form elements (<form>, <input>, <textarea>, <select>, etc.) and handling user input.

Month 2 (Web programming concepts)

Week 5: Multimedia in HTML

Embedding Media: Inserting audio and video elements using <audio> and <video> tags.
Working with IFrames: Embedding external content using <iframe> tags.
Understanding Metadata: Adding metadata to webpages using <meta> tags.

Week 6: Introduction to CSS

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Introduction: An overview of CSS and how it is used to style HTML elements.
Inline CSS: Applying inline styles using the style attribute.
Internal CSS: Creating a separate CSS section within the HTML file using <style> tags.

Week 7: Working with CSS

External CSS: Linking an external CSS file to an HTML document using the <link> tag.
CSS Selectors: Understanding different types of selectors (element, class, ID) and their usage.
Box Model: Learning about the box model and how it affects element layout and spacing.
CSS Layout: Exploring different layout techniques, such as floats, positioning, and CSS grid.
Responsive Web Design: Introduction to responsive design principles and media queries.

Week 8: Revision and Project

Final Project: Applying the learned HTML and CSS concepts to build a complete webpage.

Bonus: Career paths in Software Development

👉 Cost of programme: $133/N100k

Programming isn't about what you know; it's about what you can figure out

-Chris Pine

Python Programming Package

Course duration: 2 months

Course details:

Month 1 (Introduction to Python programming concepts)

Week 1: Introduction to Python Basics

Introduction to Python and its features
Installing Python and setting up the development environment
Basic data types: numbers, strings, lists, and dictionaries
Input/output operations: reading and writing to the console
Variables and assignment statements
Basic operators: arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators

Week 2: Control Flow and Functions

Conditional statements: if, else, and elif
Looping structures: while and for loops
Iteration and control flow
Introduction to functions: defining and calling functions
Function parameters and return values

Week 3: Data Structures and File Handling

More on lists: indexing, slicing, and list methods
Tuples and sets: introduction and operations
Introduction to file handling: reading from and writing to files
Working with CSV and JSON files

Week 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics

Introduction to object-oriented programming
Classes and objects: defining classes and creating objects
Class attributes and instance attributes
Methods: instance methods, class methods, and static methods
Inheritance and polymorphism

Month 2 (Programming with Python)

Week 5: Modules, Packages, and Error Handling

Introduction to modules and packages
Importing and using modules
Creating and importing custom modules
Exception handling: try, except, else, and finally blocks
Common exceptions and error handling techniques

Week 6: Intermediate Python Concepts

List comprehensions: creating lists using a concise syntax
Generators and iterators
Lambda functions
Decorators: modifying the behavior of functions or classes
Working with dates and times

Week 7: Working with External Libraries and APIs

Introduction to external libraries: NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib
Installing and using external libraries
Introduction to APIs: making HTTP requests and handling responses
Parsing JSON data from APIs

Week 8: Final Project and Advanced Topics

Final project: building a small Python application
Final project: Debugging and showcasing

Bonus: Career paths in Software Development

👉 Cost of programme: $150/N120k

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Teenager/Student Package

Cybersecurity and programming education for teenagers is important as it teaches them how to protect their personal and sensitive information online and prevent cybercrime threats such as identity theft or online bullying. Teenagers need to learn how to create strong passwords, recognize phishing scams and understand how to use privacy settings on social media platforms. Cybersecurity education can also lead to career opportunities in the growing field of cybersecurity.