BDPA Twin-Cities

Free IT Classes & Programs for Youth in Grades 3rd - 12th

Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders!

Welcome to BDPA Twin-Cities

Tech Education That Builds Futures

BDPA Twin Cities offers free, high-quality technology education for Minnesota youth—grades 3 through 12. We believe all students deserve access to real-world tech skills, mentorship, and opportunity. Our classes are led by experienced IT professionals who care deeply about preparing the next generation of digital thinkers and creators.

What Makes Us Different?

Elite coding and computer literacy programs developed and taught by top IT professionals.
Learning happens on a college campus providing an opportunity for students to experience a post-secondary educational setting.
Students participate in corporate and other professional network opportunities.

Explore Our Programs

Learn to code, develop apps, and compete with other students in National IT competitions!

Youth Programmatic Thinking (Youth PT)

Coding Classes

Exciting hands-on technology experience for Middle to High School aged students. LEARN MORE

High School Technology Program (HSTP)

App Development Classes

Our Saturday program teaches many core disciplines and application development principles. EXPLORE

Highschool Computer Competitions

National Competitions

A National programming competition program for students with advanced level programing skills. LEARN MORE

Youth Programmatic Thinking Classes

We're hosting two coding classes this fall aimed at teaching students in grades 3 - 12 how to write and read code for website design and more! Courses are skill-focused and students receive fundamental hands-on training in computer application, programming, and design.

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