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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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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 7 February 09:30—7 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

An 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.

Cambridge 23 January 09:30—23 January 2025
Live remote training 14 March 09:30—14 March 2025

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) in Key Stage 3 computingCP442

Explore the role of generative AI and its applications within the Key Stage 3 Teach Computing Curriculum. You'll learn about the fundamentals of AI and investigate various platforms to support your teaching.

Live remote training 30 January 15:45—30 January 2025

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Creating media Impact of technology Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Remote Delivered CPD 24 January 10:00—24 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Collaboration in KS3 programmingCP437

Engage students and build awareness of the collaborative nature of programming in the real world, through evidence-based teaching approaches.

Live remote training 13 March 09:45—13 March 2025

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Leadership Careers Key stage 3 Teach secondary 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.

Live remote training 20 March 09:30—20 March 2025

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

Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466

Explore how to teach computing in Year 2 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 3 February 15:45—10 February 2025
Live remote training 25 February 15:45—4 March 2025
Live remote training 5 March 15:45—19 March 2025

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Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in year 5 - short courseCP460

A comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum.

Live remote training 3 March 15:45—17 March 2025

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP454

For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy.

Live remote training 27 January 15:45—24 February 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary 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.

Live remote training 12 February 16:15—12 February 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit 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.

Irthlingborough 7 February 10:00—7 February 2025
Wisbech 14 February 10:00—14 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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.

Bedford 14 March 10:00—14 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

New subject leaders of secondary computing - remoteCP411

Develop the leadership skills and management practices to confidently coordinate an effective computing department.

Live remote training 21 January 09:30—28 January 2025
Live remote training 18 February 09:30—25 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short courseCP253

Explore physical computing using the micro:bit device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Remote Delivered CPD 22 January 16:15—22 January 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

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

Huntingdon 21 March 10:00—21 March 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

Remote Delivered CPD 27 January 15:30—10 February 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate