This project-based course offers an introduction into the world of tech and entrepreneurship. By developing a business idea and creating a website, students will acquire foundational knowledge and essential technical skills that are crucial for their future careers.
Unlock your potential with our Cb101: Explore course! This dynamic, project-based program immerses participants in the world of entrepreneurship. Students will acquire foundational knowledge and essential technical skills vital for their future careers. The course emphasizes technical proficiency while also fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Students in elementary school (5th grade), middle school (6th - 8th grade) and high school (9th - 12th grade) in the Philadelphia area.
• This course is for beginners, newbies & amateurs in the field of tech and entrepreneurship.
• Overview of startups and how to develop your own company idea
• How to create and present a startup pitch deck
• How to design a webpage
• Programming languages HTML and CSS
• Fundamentals of web development and how to code a webpage
In fall 2026, Coded by: is offering three different classes of Cb101: Explore - sessions for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Each class will be tailored for the age group and offer a dynamic introduction to tech and innovation.
Elementary School (5th Grade)
Students will work in teams to identify a real problem and develop their first app idea as a solution. For many students, this is their first experience collaborating on a shared goal and presenting ideas to an audience. Areas of focus include entrepreneurship (problem identification and app concept development), design (identifying their target customer and designing logos and a one-page website using Canva), web development (introduction to HTML), and presentations (students pitch their app idea and designs using a pitch deck).
Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
Students will work collaboratively to identify a real problem, validate it through research, and develop their first app idea as a solution. Areas of focus include entrepreneurship (problem identification, validation, and solution ideation), research skills (students research their problem to confirm it's real and identify who it affects), design (developing detailed user personas and designing a one-page landing page using Figma, an industry-standard design tool), web development (introduction to HTML and CSS), AI literacy (introduction to using AI tools), and presentations (students pitch their app idea and designs using a pitch deck).
High School (9th - 12th Grade)
Students will dive deeper into problem validation and startup development as they identify a real problem, research it thoroughly, and build out a tech-based solution. Areas of focus include entrepreneurship (in-depth problem identification and solution ideation), research skills (thorough problem validation, competitor analysis, and market research), startup development (students develop a required revenue model for their startup idea), design (developing detailed user personas and designing a one-page landing page using Figma, an industry-standard design tool), web development (HTML and CSS), AI literacy (introduction to using AI tools), and presentations (students pitch their startup concept and designs using a pitch deck).
Registration is NOW OPEN for the fall 2026 sessions of Cb101: Explore.
Elementary School (5th Grade)
• Dates: September 19th - December 12th
• Days: Saturdays
• Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
• Dates: September 14th - December 9th
• Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
High School (9th - 12th Grade)
• Dates: September 14th - December 9th
• Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Check out the full calendar of Coded by: programs here.
Who can sign up for the program?
The program is open to elementary, middle and high school students in the Philadelphia area.
Do you need previous experience to register?
No, this is a class perfect for beginners.
Is there a cost for enrollment?
No, Coded by: programs are free for all participants.
Is there an Attendance Policy?
Yes, our Attendance Policy only allows for 2 unexcused absences.
Do you host this course at partner sites?
Yes, please email programs@codedbykids.com if you are interested in hosting Coded by: Classroom sessions.
Coded by Kids runs free programs and competitions throughout the year. Don't miss the opportunity to grow and showcase your tech skills.
