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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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Assessment of primary computingCP007

Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.

Shrewsbury 7 November 09:00—7 November 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Creative digital media projectsCP414

Lead students through the full digital media project life-cycle, in engaging projects suitable for KS3 and KS4 computing.

Live remote training 12 September 09:30—12 September 2024
Live remote training 24 September 09:30—24 September 2024

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Practical work Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003

Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.

Shrewsbury 9 October 09:00—9 October 2024

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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 October 09:30—3 October 2024
Live remote training 22 October 09:30—22 October 2024

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

Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 11 September 15:45—25 September 2024
Live remote training 18 September 15:45—6 November 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008

Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders. Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

Shrewsbury 26 September 09:00—26 September 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Physical 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.

Shrewsbury 18 November 13:30—18 November 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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Programming with the micro:bitCP018

Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit.

Shrewsbury 26 November 09:00—26 November 2024

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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 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

Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447

Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.

Live remote training 7 November 09:30—7 November 2024
Live remote training 26 November 09:30—26 November 2024

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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Using micro:bits to collect data in school surveysCP014

Explore how to use the micro:bit device to collect data through surveys which can be carried out in your school

Shrewsbury 18 November 15:30—18 November 2024

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Physical Computing Kit Computing Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate