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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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.
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Algorithms Data & information Programming Computing 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 Algorithms Computer systems Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - remoteCP429
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.
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Practical work Algorithms Data & information Programming Computing Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorLeading primary computing - 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 Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary 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 certificatePreparing to take the CSA test - short courseCP350
This short course, delivered by an experienced facilitator 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 Algorithms Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Physical computing Computing Design and technology Mathematics Key stage 3 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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Algorithms Programming Computing 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 Computing 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 Computing Key stage 3 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.