Hour of AI - Computer Science Education Week
by Code.org
Certificate of completion from Code.org
Hour of AI Previously: Hour of Code is a free global one-hour introduction to computer science and AI offered by Code.org during Computer Science Education Week each December for students in grades K-12.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 40
Duration
1 hour per activity
Time needed
One 1-hour activity
Eligibility
Open to all school students from kindergarten through grade 12. No prior coding experience is required. Activities are designed for different age bands so students from pre-primary to senior secondary can take part. Available globally, including across India.
- Grade level
- LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Code.org Certificate of Completion
Students can print a certificate of completion after finishing a tutorial, downloadable from studio.code.org/certificates/batch.
Recognition
Join a global coding movement
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Workshop
- 7 Dec 2026 to 13 Dec 2026
Online · Code.org Studio
How to apply
- 1Visit code.org/hourofcode or hourofcode.com to browse activities by grade level and topic.
- 2Teachers or event organizers can register their event on the Hour of Code site to receive resources and updates.
- 3Choose a tutorial from the Code Studio catalog and launch it in a browser; no account is required for most activities.
- 4Print certificates for students from studio.code.org/certificates/batch after completion.
Rules and guidelines
- Activities are designed to be completed in roughly one hour but can be extended.
- Most tutorials run in a modern web browser without installation.
- Organizers running events for minors should follow their school or institution's safeguarding policies.
- Teachers are encouraged to schedule sessions during Computer Science Education Week to join the global movement.
Technology requirements
- Computer, tablet, or Chromebook with a modern web browser
- Stable internet connection
- Headphones recommended for music and AI-based tutorials
About this opportunity
Hour of AI Previously: Hour of Code is an annual global movement organized by Code.org during Computer Science Education Week. The campaign invites students worldwide to spend one hour exploring computer science and, increasingly, artificial intelligence through self-paced tutorials and classroom activities.
The initiative is open to learners of all grade levels, with tutorials designed for early elementary students through high school. No prior coding experience is required, and activities are available in more than 45 languages on the Code Studio platform.
Participants engage with hands-on activities such as Dance Party, AI for Oceans, Minecraft Hour of Code, Music Lab, and beginner web and app tutorials. Teachers, parents, and community organizers can register an event or run an activity at home, in a classroom, or as part of a school-wide celebration.
All activities are free of charge, and participants can download a certificate of completion after finishing a tutorial. The campaign has reached tens of millions of students across more than 180 countries since its launch in 2013.
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
What's covered
Self-paced one-hour tutorials covering block-based and text-based coding, AI literacy, web and app fundamentals, and creative projects such as music, animation, and games.
Frequently asked questions
What technology do schools need to run an Hour of Code activity?
Each student needs an internet-connected computer, tablet, or Chromebook with a modern web browser. Most Code.org tutorials run without installation and many also offer offline or unplugged versions for low-connectivity classrooms.
Is the Hour of Code suitable for very young students in pre-primary grades?
Yes. Code.org publishes pre-reader and early-elementary tutorials such as Dance Party and Course A activities, which use icon-based blocks so kindergarten and grade 1 students can participate without strong reading skills.
How can students receive a certificate after completing an Hour of Code activity?
On finishing the final level of a tutorial, students see a certificate option on screen. Teachers can also batch-print certificates for a class from studio.code.org/certificates/batch using the official Code.org template.
Can Hour of Code be used outside Computer Science Education Week?
Yes. While the global celebration runs during CSEd Week each December, the entire tutorial catalog is available year-round on code.org/hourofcode. Schools and parents can run activities anytime that fits their schedule.
Are Hour of Code activities available in Indian languages?
Code.org content has been translated into more than 45 languages, with Hindi and several other regional language options available for selected tutorials on the platform. Activity availability per language can be checked on the catalog page.
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