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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 computer systems, networking and security in computer science - remoteCP438

Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers.

Live remote training 9 January 09:00—9 January 2025
Live remote training 29 January 09:30—29 January 2025
Live remote training 7 February 09:30—7 February 2025
Live remote training 25 February 09:00—25 February 2025
Live remote training 26 February 09:00—26 February 2025
Live remote training 13 March 09:15—13 March 2025

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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer science - face to faceCP238

Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers.

Exeter 1 February 10:00—1 February 2025
Nottingham 6 February 09:00—6 February 2025
Lincoln 10 February 09:30—10 February 2025
17 February 09:30—17 February 2025
Birmingham 18 February 09:30—18 February 2025
London 6 March 09:30—6 March 2025
Lincoln 23 May 09:30—23 May 2025

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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security 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

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 3 February 14:15—25 February 2025
Live remote training 28 May 09:00—28 May 2025

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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.

Lincoln 7 January 09:30—7 January 2025
Ashton-under-Lyne 22 January 10:00—22 January 2025
Warrington 23 January 09:30—23 January 2025
Rotherham 3 February 09:30—3 March 2025
St Austell 20 March 09:00—20 March 2025
Cambridge 20 March 09:30—20 March 2025
London 21 March 09:00—21 March 2025
Lincoln 25 April 09:30—25 April 2025
19 June 11:00—19 June 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 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

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 13 March 09:30—13 March 2025
Live remote training 5 June 11:30—5 June 2025

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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

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