The journey
Six stages. One real engineer.
The Maple Mind journey isn't a course list. It's a roadmap students grow through — at their pace.
Stage 1Badge · First Spark
Discovery
Placement by age + readiness, not just grade.
Discovery callSkill diagnosticPathway match
Unlocks at this stage
First Spark
Stage 2Badge · Builder
Foundations
Core robotics, electronics & coding logic.
Block codingSensors 101Mechanisms
Unlocks at this stage
Builder
Stage 3Badge · Engineer
Systems
Real engineering: structure, debugging, iteration.
PythonSensor sandboxProject planner
Unlocks at this stage
Engineer
Stage 4Badge · Pilot
Autonomy
AI behaviors, autonomy, computer vision concepts.
AI explorerSimulatorVision lab
Unlocks at this stage
Pilot
Stage 5Badge · Contender
Competition
Team strategy, performance under constraints.
ArenaStrategy boardMatch log
Unlocks at this stage
Contender
Stage 6Badge · Showcase
Showcase
Public projects, jury reviews, portfolio milestones.
Build LogShowcase ribbonMentor review
Unlocks at this stage
Showcase
Ready to find your stage?
A 5-minute discovery flow places students by age, level, and goals.