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Computing courses for teachers

Discover our range of professional development courses, designed to help you teach computing. Courses cover key stages 1 to 4 and cater for all levels of knowledge.

Choose how and when you want to learn, through face to face, online, or live remote training.

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We offer financial support to state-funded schools and colleges across England, including subsidies to support supply cover for continuing professional development.

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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

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

Assembly language in A Level computer scienceCP511

During this session you'll explore what assembly language is and how to utilise the Little Man Computer platform.

York 29 January 09:00—29 January 2025
Dartford 25 February 15:30—25 February 2025
Dartford 11 March 15:30—11 March 2025

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Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assembly language in A Level computer scienceCP501

During this session you'll explore what assembly language is and how to utilise the Little Man Computer platform.

Live remote training 30 January 16:00—30 January 2025
Live remote training 25 February 16:00—25 February 2025
Live remote training 19 March 16:00—19 March 2025
Live remote training 3 April 15:45—3 April 2025

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Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Boolean logic in A Level computer scienceCP513

During this course you'll explore how Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer.

Oxford 24 January 13:30—24 January 2025
York 29 January 13:00—29 January 2025
Dartford 3 March 15:30—3 March 2025

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Data & information Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Boolean logic in A Level computer scienceCP503

During this course you'll explore how Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer.

Live remote training 22 January 09:00—22 January 2025
Live remote training 12 February 14:00—12 February 2025
Live remote training 19 March 13:00—19 March 2025
Live remote training 1 April 15:45—1 April 2025
Live remote training 14 July 15:30—14 July 2025

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Data & information Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Data structures in A Level computer scienceCP512

During this course, you'll explore how various data structures are used to organise and store data.

Dartford 18 March 09:30—18 March 2025

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Data & information Programming Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Data structures in A Level computer scienceCP502

During this course you'll explore how various data structures are used to organise and store data.

Live remote training 28 January 09:00—28 January 2025
Live remote training 27 February 09:00—27 February 2025
Live remote training 19 March 09:00—19 March 2025
Live remote training 12 May 09:30—12 May 2025
Live remote training 27 June 09:00—27 June 2025

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Data & information Programming Post 16 Teach secondary computing 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

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Leadership Practical work Programming Residential and Intensive 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 9 January 15:30—9 January 2025
Live remote training 26 February 16:00—26 February 2025
Live remote training 27 March 15:30—27 March 2025

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

Functional programming crash course (AQA)CP508

A crash course on the world of functional programming. Gain confidence in looking at functions as first-class objects to help your students in this topic. This course covers all the key operations needed for students' exams.

Live remote training 22 January 09:00—22 January 2025
Live remote training 18 February 09:00—18 February 2025
Live remote training 27 March 09:00—27 March 2025
Live remote training 9 April 09:45—9 April 2025
Live remote training 2 May 09:00—2 May 2025

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Programming Mathematics Post 16 Teach secondary 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.

Live remote training 18 January 09:00—18 January 2025
Live remote training 25 January 09:00—25 January 2025
Live remote training 8 February 09:00—8 February 2025
Live remote training 8 February 09:00—8 February 2025
Live remote training 14 February 09:30—14 February 2025
Live remote training 7 March 09:00—7 March 2025
Live remote training 20 March 10:30—20 March 2025
Coventry 24 March 09:30—24 March 2025
Live remote training 26 March 09:00—26 March 2025
Live remote training 29 March 09:00—29 March 2025
Live remote training 29 April 09:15—29 April 2025
Live remote training 15 May 09:00—15 May 2025
Live remote training 16 May 09:00—16 May 2025
Live remote training 23 May 09:00—23 May 2025
Live remote training 10 June 09:30—10 June 2025
Live remote training 26 June 09:30—26 June 2025
Live remote training 3 July 09:15—3 July 2025

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

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

This short course will introduce you to the Isaac computer science platform, you'll explore how the platform can be used by your GCSE and A Level students to improve their subject knowledge.

Live remote training 16 January 16:30—16 January 2025
Live remote training 13 February 16:00—13 February 2025
Live remote training 20 March 16:00—20 March 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Introduction to programming for A Level Computer ScienceCP517

During this course you'll learn new programming techniques to enable you to be able to teach programming at A Level.

York 5 February 09:30—5 February 2025
Oxford 17 February 09:30—17 February 2025
15 May 11:30—15 May 2025

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Programming Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

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Introduction to the A level NEA projectCP509

This CPD course helps you guide A-level Computer Science students through their NEA projects, focusing on analysis, design, testing, and evaluation.

Dates coming soon. Contact your local Computing Hub for more information.

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Design & Development Programming Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

KS3 creative computing curriculum - residentialCP295

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

York 15 January 10:00—16 January 2025
York 29 May 10:00—30 May 2025

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

Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP516

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

Thirsk 6 February 09:30—6 February 2025
Dartford 25 March 09:30—25 March 2025

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Practical work Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing 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 16 January 10:30—16 January 2025
Live remote training 20 January 09:00—20 January 2025
Live remote training 20 February 09:00—20 February 2025
Live remote training 26 March 09:00—26 March 2025
Live remote training 13 May 09:30—13 May 2025
Live remote training 9 July 09:30—9 July 2025

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Practical work Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary 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 21 January 16:00—21 January 2025
Live remote training 13 February 16:00—13 February 2025
Live remote training 27 March 16:00—27 March 2025
Live remote training 2 April 15:30—2 April 2025
Live remote training 12 May 15:30—12 May 2025
Live remote training 3 June 15:30—3 June 2025
Live remote training 28 July 16:00—28 July 2025

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Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Pathfinding algorithms in A Level computer scienceCP514

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

Dartford 4 February 15:30—4 February 2025

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Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short courseCP253

Explore physical computing using the micro:bit device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Remote Delivered CPD 22 January 16:15—22 January 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing TeachingCO222

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

Free online course
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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Solving computational problems in KS3 computingCP436

Build the capability of students to solve problems in computing, and be ready for GCSE Computer Science

Live remote training 13 January 09:30—13 January 2025
Live remote training 21 February 09:00—21 February 2025
Live remote training 3 March 09:30—3 March 2025
Live remote training 10 March 09:30—10 March 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3CP478

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science for students working towards grades 1 - 3.

Live remote training 9 January 15:45—16 January 2025
Live remote training 14 February 09:00—14 February 2025
Live remote training 13 March 10:30—13 March 2025
Live remote training 17 March 09:30—17 March 2025

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Leadership Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing 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

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

Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242

Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.

Remote Delivered CPD 14 January 15:30—27 January 2025
Warrington 27 February 09:30—27 February 2025
St Austell 6 March 09:00—6 March 2025
Lincoln 7 March 09:30—7 March 2025
22 May 11:30—22 May 2025
Lincoln 13 June 09:30—13 June 2025
Plymouth 11 July 09:00—11 July 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate