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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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Algorithms and programming for OCR GCSE specification - residentialCP269

During this two day residential, you'll explore the fundamentals required for teaching algorithms and programming, aligned to the OCR 9-1 GCSE specification.

York 10 December 10:00—11 December 2024

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

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 10 September 09:00—10 September 2024
Live remote training 21 September 09:00—21 September 2024
Live remote training 3 October 15:45—10 October 2024
Live remote training 8 November 09:30—8 November 2024
Live remote training 23 November 09:30—23 November 2024
Live remote training 7 December 09:00—7 December 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.

Live remote training 3 October 09:30—3 October 2024
Cambridge 3 October 09:30—3 October 2024
Warrington 10 October 09:30—10 October 2024
Lincoln 11 October 09:30—11 October 2024
St Austell 17 October 09:00—17 October 2024
Pudsey 6 January 09:30—6 January 2025
Lincoln 4 February 09:30—4 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

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

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 30 September 09:00—30 September 2024
Live remote training 3 October 09:30—3 October 2024
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.

St Austell 19 September 09:00—19 September 2024
Warrington 19 September 09:30—19 September 2024
Leeds 19 September 09:30—19 September 2024
Lincoln 25 September 09:30—25 September 2024
Leicester 26 September 09:00—26 September 2024
Newbury 7 October 09:30—7 October 2024
Cambridge 17 October 09:30—17 October 2024
Coventry 21 October 09:30—21 October 2024
28 October 09:30—28 October 2024
Birmingham 29 October 09:30—29 October 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 28 November 09:30—28 November 2024
Ipswich 3 December 09:30—3 December 2024
Plymouth 5 December 09:00—5 December 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 5 December 10:00—5 December 2024
Lincoln 7 January 09:30—7 January 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

Getting started with Python programming - residentialCP298

Start your journey with Python programming, this two day residential will support you with learning the language, up to GCSE level.

York 30 October 10:00—31 October 2024
York 20 February 10:00—21 February 2025

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Programming Residential and Intensive Algorithms Computing 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 23 September 09:30—11 October 2024
Live remote training 2 October 09:00—9 October 2024
Live remote training 10 October 14:15—31 October 2024
Live remote training 6 November 09:00—13 November 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

Introduction to Web DevelopmentCO221

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

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Programming 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 24 September 09:00—24 September 2024
Live remote training 10 October 09:00—10 October 2024
Live remote training 29 October 09:00—29 October 2024
Live remote training 11 November 09:00—11 November 2024
Live remote training 18 November 09:00—18 November 2024
Live remote training 5 December 09:00—5 December 2024
Live remote training 17 December 09:00—17 December 2024

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Programming 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 17 September 09:00—17 September 2024
Live remote training 7 October 14:30—14 October 2024
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 14 December 09:00—14 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 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.

18 September 09:00—18 September 2024
Live remote training 30 September 10:00—30 September 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 10 September 17:00—17 September 2024
Live remote training 5 October 10:00—5 October 2024
Live remote training 21 October 09:30—21 October 2024
Live remote training 14 November 09:00—14 November 2024
Live remote training 16 November 09:00—16 November 2024
Live remote training 2 December 13:30—10 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 constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Lincoln 27 September 09:30—27 September 2024
St Austell 9 October 09:00—9 October 2024
Plymouth 11 October 09:00—11 October 2024
Ashton-under-Lyne 15 October 10:00—15 October 2024
Nottingham 28 November 09:00—28 November 2024
London 6 December 09:30—6 December 2024
Stoke-on-Trent 9 December 09:00—9 December 2024
Lincoln 17 January 09:30—17 January 2025
Uxbridge 31 January 09:30—31 January 2025
Nottingham 5 February 09:00—5 February 2025
Lincoln 2 May 09:30—2 May 2025

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

Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - remoteCP463

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution.

Live remote training 19 September 09:00—19 September 2024
Live remote training 25 September 09:00—25 September 2024
Live remote training 8 October 09:00—8 October 2024
Live remote training 21 October 09:00—21 October 2024
Live remote training 20 December 09:30—20 December 2024

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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 12 September 09:00—12 September 2024
Live remote training 26 September 09:00—26 September 2024
Live remote training 10 October 09:00—10 October 2024
Live remote training 17 October 09:00—17 October 2024
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

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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 9 September 17:00—12 September 2024
Live remote training 24 September 18:30—27 September 2024
Live remote training 7 October 17:00—10 October 2024
Bakewell 10 October 09:15—10 October 2024
Live remote training 22 October 18:30—25 October 2024
Live remote training 12 November 09:00—12 November 2024
Live remote training 14 November 09:00—14 November 2024
Live remote training 26 November 09:00—26 November 2024
Live remote training 28 November 09:00—28 November 2024
Live remote training 4 December 09:00—4 December 2024
Live remote training 18 December 09:00—18 December 2024

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Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate