By: Isuru Parakrama
Kataragama (LNW): Nearly one-fourths of school children in Kataragama are currently following ‘DP Coding School’, the innovative computer learning platform introduced by DP Education co-founded by Dhammika Perera and Priscilla Perera, established at the Computer Centre of the historical Ruhunu Kataragama Dewalaya in Kataragama, enrolling about 1000 students.
DP Coding School provides free online learning opportunities for those interested in pursuing their careers in computer programming from the scratch, aiming the opening of doorways for people of all ages, particularly children, for career opportunities in the field of information technology, including, but not limited to, Web Developer, Full-Stack Web Developer, Software Application Developer, Computer Programmer and Data Scientist. Those pursuing a further path beyond DP Coding School are also eligible to apply for ‘Trainee Full Stack Developer Course’ jointly offered by the University of Moratuwa.
DP Coding School modules are taught in Sinhala.
The Computer Centre at the Ruhunu Kataragama Dewalaya was established during the Covid-19 pandemic with an installation of 10 computers amidst the falling education of school children. The DP Coding School outlet was established later, as Mr. Dhammika Perera himself had paid a visit to the Dewalaya in October 2022 and learned the necessity to establish one based on a request by the Custodian in Charge of the Dewalaya. Accordingly, the Computer Centre is currently operational outstandingly with 47 computers installed.
The DP Coding School outlet in Kataragama immediately turned out to be a jackpot for children of low income families in the area, making a significant change in their lives. As a result, many underprivileged children are now capable of mastering computer languages, mobile apps and even the development of computer games.
Below is a simple demonstration of the change currently in establishment thanks to DP Coding School.
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