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Computer science

Computer Science Subject Foundations

Develop confident subject knowledge in algorithms, data representation, programming, computer systems, networks and cyber safety.

Part of these pathways

Computer science and technology education

Course outline: enrolment opens after THNF content and assessment review.

What you will be able to do

Clear outcomes. Practical evidence.

Explain core computing concepts
Represent and reason about algorithms
Connect hardware and software
Teach or apply computer-science ideas accurately

Course structure

Modules and lessons

How computing works

Build a connected foundation from data and algorithms to real computer systems.

Algorithms, data and programming25 min
Processors, memory, storage and networks25 min

Approved teaching sources

Research-informed resources, locally adapted.

Computing and computer-science teaching resourcesRaspberry Pi Foundation

THNF will select and contextualise age-appropriate curriculum, Ada Computer Science and classroom resources for Sierra Leonean learners.

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THNF records the original source, licence and changes. Adaptations never imply endorsement by the original provider.

Access and progression

Know what the course requires.

The required capability matters; the learner does not have to personally own every device.

Who it is for

Learners, young people or educators building structured computing and computer-science knowledge.

Hardware access

Personal 64-bit computer with 4 GB RAM and 20 GB free, or use the required device and software at a readiness-approved THNF centre.

Software and practical access

Course software is available through the text-first pack, an approved offline installer or a readiness-approved THNF centre.

Possible progression

Further computer-science study, programming study, teaching support or an entry-level technical portfolio.

Progression is not a guarantee of employment or external certification.

Sierra Leone context

Use accurate Sierra Leonean names, districts, NLe values, familiar services, shared-device realities and low-connectivity alternatives without stereotypes.

Skills in context

Career directions and next steps

These are realistic directions that the skills can support—not promises of employment, job titles or external certification.

Computing teaching assistant
Technology-club facilitator
Curriculum-support practitioner

Possible progression pathways

Computer science and technology education