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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 algorithms, programming and data in computer science - remoteCP428

Create some simple block-based computer programs and discover how to implement them in the text based language Python.

Live remote training 8 November 09:30—8 November 2024
Live remote training 23 November 09:30—23 November 2024
Live remote training 10 December 09:00—10 December 2024
Live remote training 6 February 09:30—6 February 2025

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

An introduction to algorithms, programming and data in GCSE computer science - face to faceCP228

Create some simple block-based computer programs and discover how to implement them in the text based language Python.

Peterborough 4 November 09:00—4 November 2024
Pudsey 6 January 09:30—6 January 2025
Lincoln 4 February 09:30—4 February 2025
St Austell 6 February 09:00—6 February 2025
Lincoln 16 May 09:30—16 May 2025

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

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - remoteCP426

For computer science teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the foundation subject knowledge required to teach the computing programme of study.

Live remote training 22 October 09:30—22 October 2024
Live remote training 7 November 09:00—7 November 2024
Live remote training 29 November 09:00—29 November 2024
Live remote training 4 December 09:30—4 December 2024
Live remote training 11 December 09:30—11 December 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)CP226

For computer science teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the foundation subject knowledge required to teach the computing programme of study.

Coventry 21 October 09:30—21 October 2024
28 October 09:30—28 October 2024
Birmingham 29 October 09:30—29 October 2024
Leicester 1 November 09:00—1 November 2024
Stotfold 14 November 09:00—14 November 2024
Portsmouth 22 November 09:00—22 November 2024
London 22 November 09:30—22 November 2024
Stoke-on-Trent 25 November 09:00—25 November 2024
Nottingham 27 November 09:00—27 November 2024
Uxbridge 2 December 09:00—2 December 2024
Warrington 2 December 09:30—2 December 2024
Bury St Edmunds 3 December 09:30—3 December 2024
Doncaster 4 December 09:30—4 December 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 5 December 10:00—5 December 2024
St Austell 13 December 09:00—13 December 2024
Lincoln 7 January 09:30—7 January 2025
Rotherham 3 February 09:30—3 March 2025
Lincoln 25 April 09:30—25 April 2025
Nottingham 3 July 09:00—3 July 2025

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

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - face to faceCP229

Learn how to use programming techniques using VEX, Crumble or Micro:bits. Create simple block-based computer programs, discover how to create algorithms and how computers use data.

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

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - remoteCP429

Learn how to use programming techniques using VEX, Crumble or Micro:bits. Create simple block-based computer programs, discover how to create algorithms and how computers use data.

Live remote training 6 November 09:00—13 November 2024
Live remote training 2 December 09:30—10 December 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Maths in computer science - remoteCP434

Mathematics is firmly embedded at the core of computer science, during this course you’ll explore the foundational topics at the heart of mathematics and computer science.

Live remote training 28 October 09:30—28 October 2024
Live remote training 12 November 09:30—27 November 2024
Live remote training 20 November 09:30—20 November 2024
Live remote training 10 December 10:00—10 December 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge 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

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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

Programming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208

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

Free online course
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Algorithmic thinking Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for AQA specificationCP423B

Linked to the AQA 8525 specification, 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 2 November 09:30—2 November 2024
Live remote training 16 November 09:30—16 November 2024
Live remote training 3 December 09:00—3 December 2024
Live remote training 23 January 09:00—23 January 2025
Live remote training 26 February 09:00—26 February 2025
Live remote training 27 March 09:00—27 March 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Design & Development Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for OCR specificationCP423A

Linked to the OCR J277 specification, 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 21 November 15:30—28 November 2024
Live remote training 2 December 09:00—2 December 2024
Live remote training 3 December 15:30—10 December 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Design & Development Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for Pearson specificationCP423C

Linked to the Pearson 9-1 GCSE specification, 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 15 November 09:00—15 November 2024
Live remote training 16 November 09:00—16 November 2024
Live remote training 2 December 13:30—9 December 2024
Live remote training 3 December 09:00—3 December 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Design & Development Programming Key stage 3 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 7 November 09:00—7 November 2024
Live remote training 21 November 09:00—21 November 2024
Live remote training 5 December 09:00—5 December 2024
Live remote training 12 December 09:00—12 December 2024
Live remote training 5 March 14:00—19 March 2025
Live remote training 12 March 09:30—12 March 2025

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

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - remoteCP420

Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.

Live remote training 5 November 09:00—5 November 2024
Live remote training 5 November 16:30—12 November 2024
Live remote training 11 November 17:00—18 November 2024
Live remote training 3 December 09:30—3 December 2024
Live remote training 12 December 09:30—12 December 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Search and sort algorithms - remoteCP430

An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science this course will teach you how algorithms manipulate data to achieve desired aims.

Live remote training 14 November 09:15—14 November 2024
Live remote training 16 December 10:00—16 December 2024
Live remote training 19 December 09:30—19 December 2024
Live remote training 8 January 14:00—22 January 2025
Live remote training 29 January 09:30—29 January 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate