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 2 Primary certificateCreative digital media projectsCP414
Lead students through the full digital media project life-cycle, in engaging projects suitable for KS3 and KS4 computing.
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Practical work Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateFundamentals of computer networks - remoteCP422
Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wirelessly, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared.
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Computer networks Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to primary computing - face to faceCP004
Computing in primary schools is a practical, creative and knowledge-rich subject. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started on the journey to outstanding computing in your school, whether you’re a subject coordinator or another interested teacher.
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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 2KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCP247
Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateKS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principles (remote)CP435
Get a solid grounding in curriculum design, leading to the implementation of an outstanding KS3 computing curriculum with impact in the classroom.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateLeading 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 Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateMaths in computer science - remoteCP434
Mathematics is firmly embedded at the core of computer science, during this course you’ll explore the foundational topics at the heart of mathematics and computer science.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorOnline safety through primary computing - short courseCP469
This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2Primary programming and algorithms - face to faceCP003
Discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking.
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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython 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 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorTeaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242
Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.
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Programming Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - face to faceCP240
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 certificateTeaching key stage 2 computing - face to faceCP002
Broaden your understanding of computer systems, networks and the internet to teach key stage 2 computing.
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Cross curricular Leadership Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 2 Primary certificateTeaching primary computing through contextsCP405
Explore ways to introduce contexts relating to cross-curricular topics, everyday life, and the wider world. These strategies will enable pupils to understand the practical applications of computing and explore career opportunities in an informal way.
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Cross curricular Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateThe internet and cyber security - remoteCP432
Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.