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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Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCP448
Develop an evidence-informed approach to education recovery over a sustained period, securing the computing education of young people following a period of great disruption.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateAssessment in secondary computing - remoteCP413
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.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4Assessment 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 certificateCollaboration in KS3 programmingCP437
Engage students and build awareness of the collaborative nature of programming in the real world, through evidence-based teaching approaches.
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Leadership Careers Key stage 3 Secondary certificateComputer processors and instruction sets - face to faceCP231
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 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorComputer 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 AcceleratorGetting started in year 3CP459
Explore how to teach computing in Year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Computing Key stage 2Introduction to primary computing - remoteCP454
For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, including programming essentials using Scratch.
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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 certificateLeading primary computing - remoteCP456
Lead computing in your school with confidence, making the most of the resources and teaching staff available.
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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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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 - KS2 CrumbleCP252
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 Algorithms Computer systems Programming Physical computing Computing Key stage 2Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bitCP253
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 3Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi PicoCP254
Explore physical computing using the Raspberry Pi Pico 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 4Primary 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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Algorithms Programming Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython programming: analysis, design and evaluation - remoteCP464
Develop your Python programming skills by exploring the analysis, design and evaluation stages of the software development life cycle.
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Algorithms Programming Computing 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 GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447
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 Computing Key stage 1 Primary certificateTeaching key stage 2 computing - module 1 - remoteCP452
This course aims to deepen understanding of computer science, information technology and digital literacy.
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Leadership Computer networks Computer systems Impact of technology Safety & Security Computing Key stage 2 Primary 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.