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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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.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorGetting started in year 5 - short courseCP460
A comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum.
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Key stage 2Higher attainment in GCSE computer science - meeting the challenge of exams - face to faceCP239
Explore how to improve attainment in GCSE 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 Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction 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 2New subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211
For new subject leaders of computing, or those looking to progress their career through curriculum leadership.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateOnline 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 2Outstanding 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 Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePhysical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252
Explore physical computing using the Crumble device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 2Physical 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 Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 3Primary 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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Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223
Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.
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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - face to faceCP243
Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution.
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Programming 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 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorTeaching 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 1 computing - module 2 - remoteCP451
The second module of this course covers digital literacy and information technology, covering the whole computing curriculum. Find out how to use software creatively, safely and responsibly for inspiring projects, and plan a rigorous and inclusive curriculum .
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Leadership Computer networks Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 1 Primary 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 certificateThe internet and cyber-security - face to faceCP232
Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.