Certification System

Earn. Collect. Level Up.

Every badge represents real skills built with real components. Submit your build and earn a digital certificate plus a physical enamel pin posted to you.

The Four Badges
Tier 01 · Ages 5–8

Spark Cadet

Plug & Play Pioneers

The first step in the Spark & Solder journey. Spark Cadets have shown they can wire a real circuit, understand basic electronics concepts, and write their first Scratch programs.

Requirements:

  • Complete all 10 Scratch lessons
  • Build and submit 2 projects (1 per track)
  • Submit build photo or screen recording
  • Pass the quick end-of-course quiz
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You receive

Digital certificate PDF + Physical enamel pin (posted)

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Tier 02 · Ages 8–12

Circuit Builder

Maker Monkeys

Circuit Builders have crossed the boundary from purely virtual coding into the physical world. They've connected sensors to microcontrollers and made code change reality.

Requirements:

  • Complete all ArduinoBlocks core lessons
  • Build all 3 Tier 02 projects
  • Submit video of each working project
  • Demonstrate sensor input → code output chain
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You receive

Digital certificate PDF + Physical enamel pin (posted)

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Tier 03 · Ages 12–16

Bot Engineer

Wire Wizards

Bot Engineers write real C++ code, build autonomous systems, and debug hardware problems independently. They understand the same fundamentals used in professional embedded development.

Requirements:

  • Write and upload at least 3 Arduino sketches
  • Build all 3 Tier 03 projects
  • Submit walkthrough video explaining the code
  • Successfully debug at least one hardware issue
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You receive

Digital certificate PDF + Physical enamel pin (posted) + 10% off Tier 04 kit

Tiers 04–05 · Ages 14–18

Master Maker

Bot Engineers + Spark Legends

The highest badge in the Spark & Solder system. Master Makers have built multi-component systems, programmed in two languages, and designed a PCB. This is a verifiable portfolio achievement.

Requirements:

  • Hold the Bot Engineer badge
  • Build all Tier 04 & 05 projects
  • Submit a working WiFi-connected project
  • Design and document a custom PCB layout
  • Present a 3-minute build explanation video
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You receive

Premium digital certificate + Special edition gold enamel pin + Community feature

⚡ The Double Maker

Complete both the Game Maker AND Functional Builder tracks in Tier 01 Scratch? You earn a special "Double Maker" notation on your Spark Cadet certificate — the first sign of a true all-rounder.

⭐ Double Maker — Notation on Certificate
How to Claim

Four Steps to Your Badge

01

Build Your Project

Follow the tutorial and build the project. Take your time. It does not need to be perfect — it needs to work.

02

Record or Photograph

Take a photo or short video of your completed project working. Show it doing what it is supposed to do.

03

Submit for Review

Submit your photo or video through the submission form. Our team personally reviews every single build.

04

Receive Your Pin

Your digital cert arrives by email. Your physical enamel pin is posted to you within 5–7 business days.