Yiga Junior program

Innovators (Ages 14–17)

6 courses — real skills, portfolio-ready

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Beginner · Junior Program · 2–3 months at 5 hrs/week

Duration
2–3 months
Effort
5 hrs/week
Courses
6
Hands-on exercises
120
Projects
6
Certificate
Not included
Your pace≈ 2–3 months · 49 hours total

About this track

What you’ll learn.

1

Python Programming

2

JavaScript & Web Apps

3

Build with AI: Chatbots & Tools

4

Data Science for Teens

Skills you’ll gain

Junior

How this compares

Comparable to ScratchJr · Scratch · Code.org · Tynker · MIT App Inventor. This track is 49 hours of study — about 2–3 months at 5 hrs/week.

Career outcomes

Turn learning into forward motion.

Build job-ready evidence for roles that use these skills every day.

Young innovator

Curriculum

A clear path, course by course.

Complete the courses in order so each new skill builds on the last.

  1. 1

    Course 1 of 6

    JavaScript & Web Apps

    DOM, Events, APIs, and more.

    Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 3 hrs/week

    8 hours · 20 lessons · 20 exercises · 4 quizzes · 1 project

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  2. 2

    Course 2 of 6

    Robotics, IoT & Arduino

    Circuits, Sensors, Code, and more.

    Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 3 hrs/week

    8 hours · 20 lessons · 20 exercises · 4 quizzes · 1 project

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  3. 3

    Course 3 of 6

    Python Programming

    Functions, Data structures, Files, and more.

    Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 3 hrs/week

    8 hours · 20 lessons · 20 exercises · 4 quizzes · 1 project

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  4. 4

    Course 4 of 6

    Data Science for Teens

    Spreadsheets, pandas, Charts, and more.

    Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 3 hrs/week

    8 hours · 20 lessons · 20 exercises · 4 quizzes · 1 project

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  5. 5
  6. 6

Applied learning project

Finish with work you can show.

Bring the track together in Build with AI: Chatbots & Tools. Apply what you have learned to a practical challenge and explain the decisions behind your solution.

  • Python Programming
  • JavaScript & Web Apps
  • Build with AI: Chatbots & Tools
Joel N., Career readiness

Learn from experts

Joel N.

Career readiness

Connects technical learning to portfolios, interviews and confident career moves.

Amina Hassan, Yiga learner

“The track removed the uncertainty. I knew what to learn next and what to show employers.”

Amina Hassan

Career switcher, Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Before you begin.

Do I need prior experience?

This track is designed for beginner learners. Start with the first course and follow the numbered path so each skill builds naturally.

How long will the track take?

The track contains 6 courses and about 49 hours of learning. Most learners finish in around 2–3 months at 5 hrs/week.

Can I learn on my phone?

Yes. Yiga lessons are designed to work across phones and computers, so you can keep learning on the device available to you.

Will I earn a credential?

You can earn a shareable Yiga credential after completing the required learning and assessment activities in the track.

Is financial support available?

Scholarship and financial-aid options are available for eligible learners. Contact the Yiga support team before enrolling for guidance.

Ready when you are

Start this track today.

Begin with course 1 of 6, JavaScript & Web Apps, and work through the path at your own pace.