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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Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCP448

Develop an evidence-informed approach to education recovery over a sustained period, securing the computing education of young people following a period of great disruption.

Live remote training 15 November 09:30—15 November 2024

Live remote training 29 November 09:30—29 November 2024

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Adapting the Teach Computing Curriculum for mixed-year classes - short courseCP404

Explore progression within Teach Computing Curriculum and how to use this to adapt it for your own mixed-age setting.

Live remote training 18 November 09:30—18 November 2024

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

Oxford 17 December 09:30—17 December 2024

Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

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Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP417

A comprehensive introduction to primary computing. Exploring easy to use resources, lesson planning, hands-on experience of computing activities and classroom management in computing lessons.

Live remote training 6 November 13:00—5 March 2025

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

Newbury 7 October 09:30—7 October 2024

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

Fundamentals of computer networks - remoteCP422

Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wirelessly, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared.

Live remote training 11 October 09:30—11 October 2024

Live remote training 25 October 10:00—25 October 2024

Computer networks Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Getting started in year 3 - short courseCP459

Explore how to teach computing in Year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 19 September 12:00—19 September 2024

Live remote training 23 September 09:30—23 September 2024

Computing Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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—27 September 2024

Practical work Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

This short course will introduce you to the Isaac computer science platform, you'll explore how the platform can be used by your GCSE and A Level students to improve their subject knowledge.

Live remote training 4 November 15:30—4 November 2024

Live remote training 14 November 14:15—14 November 2024

Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Introduction 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.

Kidlington 30 September 15:30—30 September 2024

Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

Lead computing in your school with confidence. Raise the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development. Learn how to manage change in your subject.

Live remote training 3 October 09:30—3 October 2024

Live remote training 8 October 09:30—8 October 2024

Oxford 12 December 09:00—12 December 2024

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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Leading primary computing - module 3CP009

Adapt your computing curriculum to better fit your school, including through adaptive teaching. Explore how to make the most of your computing budget, and move towards outstanding computing.

Shaw, Newbury 25 February 09:30—25 February 2025

Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

New subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211

For new subject leaders of computing, or those looking to progress their career through curriculum leadership.

Oxford 12 December 09:00—15 January 2025

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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.

Chinnor 25 September 09:30—25 September 2024

Oxford 14 November 09:30—14 November 2024

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

Physical computing kits - KS1 BeeBotsCP256

Explore physical computing in Key Stage 1 using Bee-Bots and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Chinnor 25 September 11:30—25 September 2024

Programming Physical Computing Kit Computing Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Physical computing kits - KS2 data loggersCP257

Explore physical computing, data and information in computing using data loggers and find out how Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage pupils.

Langley 3 October 13:45—3 October 2024

Data & information Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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 20 December 09:30—20 December 2024

Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Search and sort algorithms - remoteCP430

An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science this course will teach you how algorithms manipulate data to achieve desired aims.

Live remote training 16 December 10:00—16 December 2024

Live remote training 19 December 09:30—19 December 2024

Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242

Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.

Aylesbury 6 December 09:30—6 December 2024

Programming 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

Oxford 10 October 16:00—10 October 2024

Physical Computing Kit Computing Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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

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Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP417

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Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)CP226

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Fundamentals of computer networks - remoteCP422

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Getting started in year 3 - short courseCP459

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Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - remoteCP429

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Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

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Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short courseCP292

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Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

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Leading primary computing - module 3CP009

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New subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211

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Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252

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Physical computing kits - KS1 BeeBotsCP256

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Physical computing kits - KS2 data loggersCP257

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

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Search and sort algorithms - remoteCP430

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Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242

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Using micro:bits to collect data in school surveysCP014

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