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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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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.

Orpington 15 May 09:15—15 May 2024

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

Assessing computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing

Live remote training 16 May 15:30—16 May 2024
Live remote training 22 May 15:30—22 May 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

London 20 June 09:15—20 June 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Boolean logic in A Level computer scienceCP503

During this course you'll explore how Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer.

Live remote training 13 June 09:30—13 June 2024

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Data & information Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your secondary school - short courseCP406

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework to support your secondary school needs to drive a high-quality computing education.

Live remote training 17 July 15:00—17 July 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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 15 May 10:40—15 May 2024

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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 29 April 13:30—29 April 2024
Live remote training 1 July 14:00—1 July 2024
Live remote training 4 July 09:00—4 July 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 3 July 09:00—3 July 2024
Live remote training 3 July 13:00—3 July 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - face to faceCP229

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.

Sutton 4 June 09:15—11 June 2024

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

Orpington 29 April 16:00—29 April 2024
Orpington 4 June 16:00—4 June 2024

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Programming Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

KS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207

This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts

London 19 June 09:15—19 June 2024

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Cross curricular Leadership Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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.

Orpington 9 May 09:30—9 May 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Python 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.

Live remote training 9 May 09:00—9 May 2024
Live remote training 16 May 09:00—16 May 2024

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Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Sutton 5 June 09:15—5 June 2024

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

The internet and cyber security - remoteCP432

Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.

Live remote training 11 June 09:00—11 June 2024
Live remote training 14 June 09:00—14 June 2024

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