Courses and Certifications

Cost: $39

Modules: 5

CPE Credit Hours: 12

Enrollment includes:

  • Free, one-year TCEA membership for each participant ($49 value)
  • TCEA digital badge
  • TCEA certificate sent via email upon course completion

If you have any questions or need further information about registration or course content, please fill out this short form. 

SPIKE Essential Robotics

The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist you in learning how to build and program with the LEGO Education SPIKE™ Essential set. The introductory course will also cover classroom implementation tips for using SPIKE™ Essential in the classroom and a variety of activities you can use with students.

To participate in the course the following is recommended:

    • One device with the programming app. Download the programming app for iOS, Chrome, Windows 10, and Android here.
    • One device for online instruction
    • LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential (45345)

Why Learn with TCEA?

    • Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
    • We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
    • We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.

    Self-Paced, Online Course

    SPIKE Essential Robotics is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.

    Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order. The modules can be found below.

    Certification Modules