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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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Computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on teaching and assessment key thinking skills in primary computing

Live remote training 27 February 13:30—27 February 2025
Live remote training 28 February 10:00—28 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

To address the gender gap in computing and computer science, we need to start during primary. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore the reasons for the gender gap, and discover strategies to overcome them in your classroom, curriculum and through extracurricular activities to empower girls in computing.

Live remote training 1 April 13:30—1 April 2025
Live remote training 2 April 13:30—2 April 2025
Live remote training 27 June 09:00—27 June 2025

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Leadership Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to primary computing - face to faceCP004

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.

Wellington 10 March 09:00—10 March 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

Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

Lead computing in your school with confidence. Raise the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development. Learn how to manage change in your subject.

Live remote training 31 March 09:00—31 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.

Live remote training 12 March 14:00—12 March 2025
Live remote training 17 March 14:00—17 March 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447

Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.

Live remote training 28 February 09:00—28 February 2025

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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate