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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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AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceCP427

Artificial intelligence, what is it? How does it work? What are the ethical considerations for GCSE students. How could you teach it to your students?

Live remote training 19 March 15:30—19 March 2025

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Data & information Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Algorithms and programming in key stage 1CP019

Explore the fundamentals of algorithms and programming in key stage one. Explore progression, pedagogy and how to develop computational thinking skills.

Warrington 20 January 09:30—20 January 2025

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Programming Algorithms Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Warrington 3 March 09:30—3 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)CP226

For computer science teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the foundation subject knowledge required to teach the computing programme of study.

Warrington 23 January 09:30—23 January 2025

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

Foundations for effective computing in key stage 1CP410

Dive deeper into effective computing in key stage one, ensuring you build strong foundations for your pupils’ computing education.

Live remote training 14 January 15:30—21 January 2025

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Computing Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Inclusive Computing in Primary SchoolsCP005

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.

Warrington 3 February 09:30—3 February 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 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.

Warrington 7 March 09:30—7 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

Introduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short courseCP461

Find out about the Teach Computing Curriculum and how to implement it in your school.

Live remote training 13 March 15:30—13 March 2025
Live remote training 25 March 14:30—25 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary 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.

Liverpool 14 March 09:15—14 March 2025
Liverpool 20 June 09:15—20 June 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 3CP009

Adapt your computing curriculum to better fit your school, including through adaptive teaching. Explore how to make the most of your computing budget, and move towards outstanding computing.

Liverpool 14 February 09:15—14 February 2025
Liverpool 6 June 09:15—6 June 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Online 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.

Live remote training 4 February 15:30—4 February 2025
Live remote training 24 February 09:15—24 February 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Warrington 6 February 09:30—6 February 2025

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

Teaching 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.

Warrington 27 February 09:30—27 February 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Teaching programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr - remoteCP455

Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. Create and debug your own programmes, using key concepts such as sequence, repetition, selection and variables.

Live remote training 4 February 15:30—13 February 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate