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.
Funding
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.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateComputing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291
Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.
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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificateDeveloping and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003
Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.
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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateGetting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467
Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Key stage 2 Primary certificateImplementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255
This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in their own school.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateIntroduction 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.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateIntroduction 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 2 Primary certificateLeading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008
Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders, helping you get the most from every teacher and every child.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePhysical 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 2 Primary certificatePhysical 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.
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Programming Computing Key stage 1 Primary certificatePhysical 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.
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Data & information Key stage 2 Primary certificatePreparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short courseCP444
Get yourself and your teaching team inspection-ready with this short course, exploring how to prepare for an Ofsted 'Deep Dive' in computing.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificatePreparing to take the CSA test - short courseCP350
This short course, delivered by an experienced Professional Development Leader will support you ahead of taking the CSA test. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and revise topics.
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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPrimary computing for all - face to faceCP005
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.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remoteCP423
Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.
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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 AcceleratorTeaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447
Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.
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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Secondary certificateThe internet and cyber security - remoteCP432
Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.