Get started with your Raspberry Pi computer

Sign-ups for this course on edX are closing on the 16 February 2026 and it will be removed from edX on 31 March 2026. While we are retiring this particular course, you can continue learning about computing and computing education with us for free by visiting our new online courses platform, the Training Hub . You may be particularly interested in the "Teach computing: Introducing physical computing" online course , which uses either a Raspberry Pi Pico, or a Microsoft micro:bit. We hope to see you on the Training Hub soon. The Raspberry Pi Foundation team \--- The Raspberry Pi is an accessible and versatile mini-computer – let the Raspberry Pi Foundation guide you on how to get started on your journey of exploring its many uses and applications. On this course, you’ll learn how to get your Raspberry Pi ready to use, before exploring what you can do with it. You’ll see how you could use your Raspberry Pi for everyday tasks, to help you to learn to code, and to get started with physical computing. Ultimately, you’ll learn how to connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely, and how to take control of your Raspberry Pi as a systems administrator. You’ll also discover more resources to continue your Raspberry Pi journey. Supported by Micron Technology. 3b:T10c8,{

• Perform an installation of the Raspberry Pi operating system using the Raspberry Pi Imager
• Modify your setup by connecting additional components and installing new software
• Explain how your Raspberry Pi can be used for learning to program and getting started with physical computing
• Apply your knowledge of basic system administration to take more control of your Raspberry Pi