Courses - Teach Computing

Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCP448

Develop an evidence-informed approach to education recovery over a sustained period, securing the computing education of young people following a period of great disruption.

Live remote training 28 March 09:00—28 March 2025

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

An Introduction to A Level Computer Science - residentialCP268

An introduction to A level computer science for those new to teaching the subject or who want to improve their subject knowledge.

York 16 July 10:00—17 July 2025

Programming Residential and Intensive Mathematics Key stage 4 Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

An Introduction to Computer Networking for TeachersCO214

Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher.

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Computer networks Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.

Shipley 27 March 09:30—27 March 2025

Lincoln 19 May 09:30—19 May 2025

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on teaching and assessment key thinking skills in primary computing

Wallasey 25 March 14:00—25 March 2025

Live remote training 25 March 15:30—25 March 2025

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your secondary school - short courseCP406

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework to support your secondary school needs to drive a high-quality computing education.

Live remote training 25 March 16:00—25 March 2025

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in ComputingCO700

Explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text.

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Data & information Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Design and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218

Discover embedded system design and work your way through the product design lifecycle.

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Computer systems Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Developing secondary leadership - residentialCP296

During this two day residential, you'll explore the characteristics of being a successful leader of computing.

York 28 July 10:00—29 July 2025

Leadership Practical work Programming Residential and Intensive Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Developing the established primary computing leader - residentialCP013

During this two-day residential, you'll build on your leadership of computing, and find out support programming and context-based learning within your role.

York 16 June 10:00—17 June 2025

Residential and Intensive Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science - short courseCP412

Learn how to use quality-assured, free subject knowledge tests for diagnostic assessment of students of computer science GCSE.

Live remote training 7 April 18:00—7 April 2025

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Effective computing transition from KS2-3CP415

Develop a transition project demonstrating knowledge, understanding and skills to support KS2 / KS3 teachers in ensuring the curriculum needs are met through the transition process.

Live remote training 27 March 15:30—27 March 2025

Leadership Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Teach primary computing certificate Teach secondary computing certificate

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

To address the gender gap in computing and computer science, we need to start during primary. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore the reasons for the gender gap, and discover strategies to overcome them in your classroom, curriculum and through extracurricular activities to empower girls in computing.

Live remote training 1 April 13:30—1 April 2025

Live remote training 2 April 13:30—2 April 2025

Live remote training 27 June 09:00—27 June 2025

Leadership Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Essentials for teaching primary computing - residentialCP011

During this two day residential, you'll explore three strands of the computing curriculum (computer science, information technology and digital literacy) before taking a deeper dive into teaching programming.

York 1 May 10:00—2 May 2025

Residential and Intensive Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Get started with the Teach Computing Curriculum in your primary schoolCO040

Improve understanding of computing using the freely available Teach Computing Curriculum and understand how to use it to deliver computing in your primary school.

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Getting started in year 1CO462

Explore how to teach computing in year 1 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Getting started in year 2CO466

Explore how to teach computing in year 2 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Getting started in year 3CO459

Explore how to teach computing in year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Getting started in year 4CO465

Explore how to teach computing in year 4 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

Explore how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 28 March 09:00—28 March 2025

Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Higher attainment in computer science - meeting the challenges of the exams - remoteCP439

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science, look at how students should tackle exam questions and use key resources such as moderator reports, how retrieval and interleaving can be used and mapping progression from KS3 to KS4.

Coventry 24 March 09:30—24 March 2025

Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

How Computers Work: Demystifying ComputationCO206

Explore the fundamentals of computing - computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits, and more.

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Computing Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)CO230

Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources.

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom DiscussionsCO215

You will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science

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Implementing your learning: Getting started in year 5CO460

Explore how to teach computing in year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Implementing your learning: Getting started in year 6CO467

Explore how to teach computing in year 6 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Introduction to Cybersecurity for TeachersCO216

Teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.

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Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Safety & Security Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Introduction to databases and SQLCO225

On this course you’ll learn what databases are and why we use them, exploring how to use SQL to search and manipulate the data.

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Data & information Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Introduction to Encryption and CryptographyCO220

Discover the history of encryption and learn how it's used in the modern world

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Introduction to Machine Learning and AICO231

Discover the fundamentals of machine learning, how it works, and learn to train your own AI using free online tools.

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Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Introduction to Programming with ScratchCO232

Learn how to use Scratch to design and make animations and games suitable for primary - age children.

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Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to Web DevelopmentCO221

Discover web development and learn to build your own interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCO247

Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.

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KS3 creative computing curriculum - residentialCP295

During this two day residential you'll deepen your understanding of what makes a successful KS3 curriculum.

York 29 May 10:00—30 May 2025

Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Programming Residential and Intensive Computing Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008

Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders. Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

Lincoln 26 March 09:30—26 March 2025

Cornwall 28 March 09:00—28 March 2025

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

Lead computing in your school with confidence. Raise the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development. Learn how to manage change in your subject.

Live remote training 31 March 09:00—31 March 2025

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

New to computing – residentialCP280

New to computing? This CPD residential will introduce you to the computer science knowledge required up to GCSE level.

York 24 June 10:00—25 June 2025

Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Residential and Intensive Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP506

During this course you'll learn how to use object-oriented programming, you'll explore varying programming techniques and develop your own working OOP solution.

Live remote training 26 March 09:00—26 March 2025

Practical work Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure GameCO210

Learn object-oriented programming principles by creating your own text-based adventure game in Python.

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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Online safety through primary computing - short courseCP469

This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.

Live remote training 26 March 15:45—26 March 2025

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Pathfinding algorithms in A Level computer scienceCP504

During this course you'll explore how pathfinding algorithms can be used to find the shortest path between a set of points.

Live remote training 27 March 16:00—27 March 2025

Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.

Live remote training 24 March 15:30—24 March 2025

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

During this course you'll explore the basics of Python, you’ll learn to code your first program.

Free online course 1 February—31 August 2025

Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate Teach primary computing certificate

Programming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208

During this course you'll take your Python skills further by exploring algorithms and list structures.

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Programming 103: Saving and Structuring DataCO219

Learn how to save and structure data in external files, and import files back into your Python programs.

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Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing TeachingCO222

Examine a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for teaching computing in Key Stage 3

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Programming with GUIsCO217

Discover how to build your own Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Python and guizero.

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Programming Computing Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit.

Birmingham 24 March 09:00—24 March 2025

Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remoteCP423

Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

Live remote training 27 March 10:30—27 March 2025

Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation - remoteCP464

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring the analysis, design and evaluation stages of the software development life cycle.

Live remote training 27 March 09:30—27 March 2025

Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming: working with data - remoteCP433

In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.

Live remote training 31 March 09:00—31 March 2025

Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science - residentialCP284

Explore strategies to support students with GCSE computer science subject knowledge during this two-day residential.

York 31 March 10:00—1 April 2025

Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Residential and Intensive Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Systems architecture in A Level computer scienceCP505

During this course you'll explore the structure of the internal components of a computer system. In addition you'll explore the von Neumann architecture and fetch-execute cycle.

Live remote training 20 May 15:30—20 May 2025

Computer systems Data & information Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Teaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO042

Improve your subject knowledge and develop your teaching to help young children understand the computing systems and networks around them.

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Computer networks Computer systems Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

Build your subject knowledge and develop your skills in teaching programming.

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Understanding Computer SystemsCO212

Understand how the components of a computer system interact with each other on this online course for computing teachers.

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Understanding Maths and Logic in Computer ScienceCO213

Improve your understanding and ability to teach maths and logic in computing while building elements of an escape room.

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Supporting the 'I Belong' ProgrammeFD022

A Specialist PDLP Module that will enable you to deliver the the flagship ‘I belong' course: Encouraging Girls into GCSE Computer Science. On completion of this course you will also become an 'I Belong Champion’ You will not be able to deliver the Encouraging Girls course without this specialist module.