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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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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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAn 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.
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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorHigher 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 Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorHigher 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 AcceleratorIntroduction 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 1): Creative curriculum design principles (remote)CP435
Get a solid grounding in curriculum design, leading to the implementation of an outstanding KS3 computing curriculum with impact in the classroom.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateKS3 computing (module 2): creative curriculum content, sequencing and pedagogy (remote)CP458
Develop a knowledge-based curriculum for excellent in KS3, supported by the most effective teaching approaches.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateKS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207
This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts
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Cross curricular Leadership Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 4 Secondary certificateLeading primary computing - remoteCP456
Lead computing in your school with confidence, making the most of the resources and teaching staff available.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateMentoring support for computing leads - short courseCP402
This course is aimed at current mentors of early careers teachers across different subject specialism who want to know more about what good computing looks like.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Mentoring support for non-computing mentors - short courseCP401
This course is aimed at current mentors of early careers teachers across different subject specialism who want to know more about what good computing looks like.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Online 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 2Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico - short courseCP254
Explore physical computing using the Raspberry Pi Pico device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Key stage 4Primary programming and algorithms - remoteCP455
Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary computing. Be prepared to teach algorithms and programming to all ages of children, helping them develop their understanding through effective pedagogy.
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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython 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 - 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 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 AcceleratorRepresenting 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.
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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorSearch and sort algorithms - face to faceCP230
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.
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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 3 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.
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Leadership Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorTeaching GCSE computer science developing knowledge and understanding - face to faceCP241
During this CPD you'll explore effective teaching strategies to build student knowledge for long-term recall, leading to confidence in assessments.
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Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching 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.
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Programming Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching key stage 1 computing - face to faceCP001
Develop your confidence to teach the whole key stage 1 computing curriculum successfully.