Games, Coding & Programming for juniors (Ages 9–18)

Coding Explorer
Game Creator
Young Programmer

Games, Coding & Programming for juniors (Ages 9–18)

Learn the fundamentals of coding by creating exciting games, animations, and interactive projects

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4 weeks
Duration
Hybrid
Format
Lagos, Nigeria
Location
Rolling 2026
Intake
EARLY CAREER
Level
Yes
Certificate

What's included

Weekend Mentorship

Live cohort sessions with senior practitioners, every weekend.

Real-World Projects

Build a portfolio with hands-on industry case studies.

Community Access

Join a cohort of peers and the wider Firstlincoln alumni network.

Internship Pathway

Transition from learning into real industry experience through our internship program.

Weekend Mentorship Sessions

More than recorded videos — this is a live cohort.

Our Weekend Mentorship Sessions are live, instructor-led cohorts that run every weekend. Instead of watching pre-recorded lessons in isolation, you join a small group, work through real-world case studies, ask questions in real time, and get direct feedback from senior practitioners actively working in industry.

  • Live Q&A with senior practitioners every weekend
  • Real case-study breakdowns, not just slides
  • Cohort accountability and peer feedback
  • Career guidance, mock interviews and portfolio reviews
Sessions run Virtual or Physical — pick your format when you enrol.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of coding and programming
  • Learn programming logic, algorithms, and computational thinking
  • Create interactive games using beginner-friendly coding platforms
  • Build animations, stories, and simple applications
  • Understand variables, loops, conditions, and functions
  • Debug and improve code with confidence
  • Develop problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
  • Complete and present your own game project

Prerequisites

  • Be between 9–18 years old
  • Have basic computer skills
  • Enjoy games, creativity, and technology
  • Have access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Be eager to learn through hands-on projects

Who is this programme for?

  • Children aged 9–12 who love games and technology
  • Teenagers aged 13–18 interested in coding
  • Future software developers
  • Aspiring game developers
  • Robotics enthusiasts
  • Creative problem-solvers
  • Beginners with no coding experience
  • Students interested in STEM and computer science

Curriculum

4 modules • 20 lessons • 4 weeks

  1. PHASE 1 Coding Fundamentals

    Week 1 · 5 lessons
    • Introduction to Coding and Programming
    • Understanding algorithms and logical thinking
    • Variables, sequences, and basic commands
    • Creating simple animations
    • Project: Build your first interactive animation
    • Game design principles
    • Events, loops, and conditional statements
    • Player movement and controls
    • Adding scores and game rules
    • Project: Create a simple arcade-style game
    • Functions and reusable code
    • Debugging techniques
    • Designing interactive stories and games
    • Introduction to text-based programming
    • Project: Build a multi-level game with challenges
    • Planning a game project
    • Improving gameplay and user experience
    • Testing and fixing bugs
    • Presenting completed projects
    • Final Project: Design and showcase your own playable game

Personalized Roadmap

Start your journey with a learning path customised to your motivation and experience

Learn Coding Basics
1
Build Interactive Games
2
Develop Programming Skills
3
Showcase Your Final Game
4

Assessment & Certification

Assessment
Weekly Coding Activities (25%), Mini Game Projects (25%), Participation & Problem Solving (15%), Coding Portfolio (15%), Final Game Project (20%)

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Game Developer
Mobile App Developer
Web Developer
Robotics Programmer
Computer Scientist
Internship Pathway

From classroom to a real industry role.

Top performers progress into our Internship Pathway — a structured placement programme of 3, 6 or 12 months. Internships are either sponsorship-backed or guardian-supported, depending on the arrangement that suits the learner.

3 months 6 months 12 months
Learn how the internship pathway works →

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