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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Assessment and progression in KS3 computingCP212
For Key Stage 3 computing teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the key formative and assessment strategies needed in key stage 3 and beyond, including strategies relating to programming.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 3 Secondary certificateAssessment 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 certificateCareers and enrichment in primary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP441
Bring authentic contexts to the computing curriculum, helping children understand the subject's importance.
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Cross curricular Leadership Careers Key stage 1 Key stage 2Computer processors and instruction sets - remoteCP431
Explore the core of a modern computer. Learn how the instructions that humans write in computer programs are translated into machine code that the computer can process.
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Computer systems Computing 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 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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Algorithms Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateMaths in computer science - face to faceCP234
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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Algorithms Computer systems Data & information Computing Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorOutstanding primary computing for all - face to faceCP005
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.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePhysical computing kit - KS3 micro:bit - short courseCP253
Explore physical computing using the micro:bit device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithms Computer systems Programming Physical computing Computing Key stage 3Preparing 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.
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2Search and sort algorithms - face to faceCP230
An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science this course will teach you how algorithms manipulate data to achieve desired aims.
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Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorSolving computational problems in KS3 computingCP436
Build the capability of students to solve problems in computing, and be ready for GCSE Computer Science
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Algorithms Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science developing knowledge and understanding - face to faceCP241
During this CPD you'll explore effective teaching strategies to build student knowledge for long-term recall, leading to confidence in assessments.
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Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching 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 key stage 2 computing - module 2 - remoteCP453
Skilfully combining a wide range of software applications and multimedia such as video, images and sound, you will be better able to support children in creative and engaging project work across the whole primary curriculum.
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Cross curricular Leadership Data & information Impact of technology Computing 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.