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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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AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceCP427

Artificial intelligence, what is it? How does it work? What are the ethical considerations for GCSE students. How could you teach it to your students?

Live remote training 12 February 16:00—12 February 2025
Live remote training 24 February 16:00—24 February 2025

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Data & information Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Shipley 27 March 09:30—27 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short courseCP403

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework effectively to identify school needs and implement effective change to drive a high-quality computing education.

Live remote training 26 March 16:00—26 March 2025
Live remote training 1 July 16:00—1 July 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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

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

Bingley 3 April 09:30—3 April 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - face to faceCP017

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

Halifax 14 March 09:30—14 March 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Encouraging girls into GCSE computer science - short courseCP440

Explore the big picture with the current gender imbalance in GCSE computer science between girls and boys. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore 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.

Live remote training 12 February 16:00—12 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Inclusive Computing in Primary SchoolsCP005

Computing is for every child, and the school curriculum must allow for all children to succeed. Computing subject leaders can make inclusive, effective curriculum implementation happen, leading to success for all.

Shipley 16 January 09:30—16 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 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 8 January 09:30—8 January 2025
Live remote training 23 January 09:30—23 January 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.

Bingley 4 March 15:00—4 March 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short courseCP461

Find out about the Teach Computing Curriculum and how to implement it in your school.

Live remote training 6 February 15:45—6 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 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.

Bingley 10 February 09:30—10 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.

Shipley 26 February 09:30—26 February 2025

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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.

Bingley 4 March 13:00—4 March 2025

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

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

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

Bingley 1 April 09:30—1 April 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation - remoteCP464

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring the analysis, design and evaluation stages of the software development life cycle.

Live remote training 5 March 14:00—19 March 2025
Live remote training 12 March 09:30—12 March 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode for OCR specificationCP420A

Improve your knowledge of algorithms whilst referencing the current OCR GCSE computer science specification. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.

Live remote training 5 February 14:00—26 February 2025
Live remote training 12 February 09:00—12 February 2025

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Data & information Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 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 22 January 09:30—22 January 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr - remoteCP455

Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. Create and debug your own programmes, using key concepts such as sequence, repetition, selection and variables.

Live remote training 6 March 09:30—6 March 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate