Coding in Minecraft is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure.
The pathway comprises six courses that immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python.
Coding in Minecraft is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure.
The pathway comprises six courses that immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python.
CREDENTIALS PATHWAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Coding using MakeCode
2
INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate Coding using MakeCode
3
ADVANCED
Advanced Coding using JavaScript or Python
4
CAPSTONE
6
CERTIFICATION
Available to all Washington Public schools
Since July 2021 Coding in Minecraft has been available at no additional cost to any public school in the State under agreement between Microsoft, Prodigy Learning and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
NEW FOR 2025-25 the recently released AI Ready Skills credential program is also available to schools in Washington at NO COST!
AI Ready Skills is an Artificial Intelligence credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education which provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate foundational AI skills and aligns with the Human-Centered AI Approach.
Schools have full unlimited access to all curriculum and credentials in the pathwawy and can take advantage of FREE Coding in Minecraft and/or AI Ready Skills Teacher Professional Development taking place virtually throughout the school year.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE CODING IN MINECRAFT?
1
CLOSE THE GAP
- Engage young learners through game-based learning
- Each course includes: curriculum, a Minecraft World, assessment and a credential
2
DEVELOP TEACHER CAPACITY
- Easy for teachers of all abilities to deliver
- Supported by comprehensive Professional Development
3
PROVIDE CREDENTIALS
- Aligned to CSTA and ISTE standards along with select Global and US State standards
- Provides a pathway to higher level education
Questions?
If you have any questions before signing up below you can email wa@codingcredentials.com or join one of our upcoming webinars to find out more!
AI Ready Skills for Washington Educators!
Getting started with AI Ready Skills
Monday September 14th 4:00-5:00
GETTING STARTED WITH CODING IN MINECRAFT
Wednesday September 9th 4:00-5:00
Credential portal updates
Join us by registering to find out about the latest updates to the Prodigy Learning Minecraft Education Credentials Portal or watch one of our previous webinars