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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Assessment in secondary computing - remote - short courseCP413
Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, during this course you’ll explore formative and summative assessment strategies whilst understanding how to accurately assess.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Assessment 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 certificateBehaviour for learning in a computing environment - short courseCP468
For secondary teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers generic behavior for learning strategies, including managing own behaviours, rules routines, recognition reward and interventions and links them it back to their use in a computing environment.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Computing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291
Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.
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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificateEncouraging girls into GCSE computer science - remote - short courseCP440
Explore the big picture with the current Gender imbalance in GSCE computer science between girls and boys. Be part of discussions around reasons for this gap, including, lack of role models, unconscious bias, and a non-inclusive curriculum amongst others. Consider different strategies inside and outside of the classroom to support the narrowing of the gap before finally planning effective interventions in KS3 to improve the uptake in your own school.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP446
Bring computing careers into the classroom with STEM Ambassadors - volunteers from the world of work.
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Impact of technology Careers Key stage 3 Key stage 4Getting 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 Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4Higher attainment in GCSE computer science - meeting the challenge of exams - face to faceCP239
Explore how to improve attainment in GCSE 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 Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorImplementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255
This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in their own school.
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateIntroduction to primary computing - face to faceCP004
Computing in primary schools is a practical, creative and knowledge-rich subject. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started on the journey to outstanding computing in your school, whether you’re a subject coordinator or another interested teacher.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateIntroduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short courseCP292
Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.
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Programming Key stage 2KS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusion (remote)CP449
Put computational thinking at the heart of an inclusive and equitable curriculum, and broaden the appeal of computing.
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Cross curricular Leadership Careers Key stage 3 Secondary certificateLeading 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 Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateOnline safety through primary computing - short courseCP469
This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252
Explore physical computing using the Crumble device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 2Preparing 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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Key stage 1 Key stage 2Preparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short courseCP444
Get yourself and your teaching team inspection-ready
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Primary programming and algorithms - face to faceCP003
Discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking.
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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython 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.
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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Design & Development Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223
Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.
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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - face to faceCP243
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 - face to faceCP233
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 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorRepresenting algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - face to faceCP220
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
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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorSupporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 – face to faceCP278
Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science for students working towards grades 1 - 3.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Computing Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorTeaching primary computing through contextsCP405
Explore ways to introduce contexts relating to cross-curricular topics, everyday life, and the wider world. These strategies will enable pupils to understand the practical applications of computing and explore career opportunities in an informal way.