CodingChamp

Grades 3–6 · Live 1:1 online

Computer Classes for Kids

Before coding, children need to be confident with the computer itself. This course covers how computers work, files and folders, safe internet use and everyday software like documents, spreadsheets and presentations, so school projects and future coding feel easy.

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Grades

3–6

Duration

3 months

Topic

Computer Basics

Format

Live 1:1 online

Who it's for

Is Computer Fundamentals right for your child?

  • Children in Class 3 to 6
  • Kids who are new to using a computer
  • Families who want safe, confident everyday computer skills

Before starting: None.

How computers work, the basics of computer software and hardware and digital devices, and getting familiar with widely-used software like Photoshop, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Student in a live CodingChamp Computer Fundamentals class

Syllabus

What your child learns in Computer Fundamentals

  1. Module 1

    How computers work

    • Hardware and software
    • Input, output and storage
    • Digital devices around us

  2. Module 2

    Everyday skills

    • Touch typing basics
    • Files, folders and shortcuts
    • Searching the internet well

  3. Module 3

    Productivity software

    • Documents: formatting and images
    • Spreadsheets: tables and simple formulas
    • Presentations: telling a story with slides

  4. Module 4

    Staying safe online

    • Personal information and passwords
    • Recognising scams and unsafe links
    • Being kind and respectful online

Projects your child builds

  • An 'All About Me' document
  • A simple budget or score table in a spreadsheet
  • A short presentation on a favourite topic

By the end of the course

  • Uses a computer confidently and safely
  • Creates documents, spreadsheets and presentations for school
  • Is ready to start coding

Level 1 of the CodingChamp learning path

Computational Thinking

A natural next step afterwards: Coding Classes for Beginners. Not sure where your child should start?

See the learning path →

One simple price for every course · 20% off now

$96

8 × 60-minute live 1:1 classes · $12 per class · standard $120

What's included →

FAQ

Computer Fundamentals classes: parents' questions

It focuses on computer skills rather than programming. Once your child is comfortable, Coding Basics or Scratch is the natural next step.

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Try a free Computer Fundamentals trial class

Your child meets a trainer, tries a short lesson, and we suggest the right starting level. No payment needed.