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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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An Introduction to algorithms, programming and data in computer science - remoteCP428

Create some simple block-based computer programs and discover how to implement them in the text based language Python.

Live remote training 27 January 09:00—27 January 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in computer science - remoteCP438

Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers.

Live remote training 25 February 09:00—25 February 2025
Live remote training 13 March 09:15—13 March 2025

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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Assembly language in A Level computer scienceCP511

During this session you'll explore what assembly language is and how to utilise the Little Man Computer platform.

Stoke-on-Trent 5 March 09:15—5 March 2025

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Programming Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assessment in secondary computing - short courseCP413

Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, during this course you’ll explore formative and summative assessment strategies whilst understanding how to accurately assess.

Live remote training 2 April 16:00—2 April 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

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

Stoke-on-Trent 28 February 09:00—28 February 2025
Derby 30 June 09:00—30 June 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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Block based programming for KS3 computingCP237

For those new to programming, this one day course will explore the fundamentals of programming using a block based language.

Stoke-on-Trent 12 February 09:15—12 February 2025

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

Computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing

Live remote training 21 March 15:30—21 March 2025
Live remote training 25 March 15:30—25 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your primary school - short courseCP403

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework effectively to identify school needs and implement effective change to drive a high-quality computing education.

Live remote training 4 March 15:30—4 March 2025
Live remote training 10 March 15:30—10 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003

Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.

Derby 10 February 09:00—10 February 2025
Derby 6 May 09:00—6 May 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming 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 10 June 15:30—10 June 2025

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Leadership Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Empowering trainee teachers: Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP417

A comprehensive introduction to primary computing. Exploring easy to use resources, lesson planning, hands-on experience of computing activities and classroom management in computing lessons.

Live remote training 9 June 09:00—9 June 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Encouraging girls into GCSE computer science - short courseCP440

Explore the big picture with the current gender imbalance in GCSE computer science between girls and boys. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore reasons for this gap, including, lack of role models, unconscious bias, and a non-inclusive curriculum amongst others. Consider different strategies inside and outside of the classroom to support the narrowing of the gap before finally planning effective interventions in KS3 to improve the uptake in your own school.

Live remote training 22 May 16:00—22 May 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Getting started in Year 1 - short courseCP462

Explore how to teach computing in Year 1 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 28 January 15:45—4 March 2025

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Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Higher 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.

Live remote training 29 April 09:15—29 April 2025
Live remote training 3 July 09:15—3 July 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in their own school.

Stoke-on-Trent 28 March 08:00—28 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - remoteCP429

Learn how to use programming techniques using VEX, Crumble or Micro:bits. Create simple block-based computer programs, discover how to create algorithms and how computers use data.

Live remote training 3 March 09:30—10 March 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Introduction to Isaac Computer Science - short courseCP552

This short course will introduce you to the Isaac computer science platform, you'll explore how the platform can be used by your GCSE and A Level students to improve their subject knowledge.

Live remote training 20 March 16:00—20 March 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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.

Stoke-on-Trent 20 March 08:45—20 March 2025
Stoke-on-Trent 27 March 08:45—27 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 programming for A Level Computer ScienceCP517

During this course you'll learn new programming techniques to enable you to be able to teach programming at A Level.

Stoke-on-Trent 24 January 09:15—24 January 2025

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Programming Post 16 Teach secondary 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.

Stoke-on-Trent 10 February 09:00—10 February 2025
Derby 17 March 09:00—17 March 2025

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Leadership 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 7 February 09:00—7 February 2025
Live remote training 13 February 09:00—13 February 2025
Live remote training 10 March 09:00—10 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP516

During this course you'll learn how to use object-oriented programming, you'll explore varying programming techniques and develop your own working OOP solution

Stoke-on-Trent 26 March 09:15—26 March 2025

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Practical work Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Pathfinding algorithms in A Level computer scienceCP514

During this course you'll explore how pathfinding algorithms can be used to find the shortest path between a set of points.

Stoke-on-Trent 5 March 13:00—5 March 2025

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Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi Pico - short courseCP254

Explore physical computing using the Raspberry Pi Pico device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Stoke-on-Trent 5 March 16:00—5 March 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Physical Computing Kit Key stage 4 Teach secondary 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 16 January 15:30—16 January 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Preparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short courseCP444

Get yourself and your teaching team inspection-ready with this short course, exploring how to prepare for an Ofsted 'Deep Dive' in computing.

Live remote training 15 May 15:30—15 May 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Preparing to take the KS3 and GCSE Subject Knowledge Certificate test - short courseCP350

This short course, delivered by an experienced Professional Development Leader will support you ahead of taking the KS3 and GCSE Subject Knowledge Certificate test. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and revise topics.

Live remote training 3 February 15:45—3 February 2025
Nottingham 5 February 16:30—5 February 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit.

Derby 14 March 09:00—14 March 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit 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.

Nottingham 5 February 09:00—5 February 2025

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