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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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.
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Algorithms Data & information Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAn 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.
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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAssessment of primary computingCP007
Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.
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Leadership Key stage 2 Primary certificateComputer systems: input, output and storage - remoteCP421
Take your first steps to opening up the computer, exploring the main components, their role and how they work together in computer systems.
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Computer systems Data & information Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorFoundation 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.
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Algorithms Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorGetting started with Python programming – short courseCP351
Start your journey to becoming a Python programmer . This short course will introduce you to the three main programming constructs.
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Practical work Algorithms Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4Higher 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.
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Leadership Algorithms Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction 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.
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Practical work Algorithms Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorLeading primary computing - face to faceCP008
Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders, helping you get the most from every teacher and every child.
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Leadership Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateNew subject leaders of secondary computing -remoteCP411
Develop the leadership skills and management practices to confidently coordinate an effective computing department.
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Leadership Pedagogy Key stage 4 Secondary certificatePreparing 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.
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Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2Preparing to take the CSA test - short courseCP350
This short course, delivered by an experienced facilitator will support you ahead of taking the CSA test. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and revise topics.
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Practical work Algorithms Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Physical computing Design and technology Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4Python 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.
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Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming: working with data - remoteCP433
In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.
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Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorSupporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3CP478
Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science for students working towards grades 1 - 3.