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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 3 March 16:30—10 March 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 7 February 09:30—7 February 2025

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

Assessing 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 11 March 16:00—11 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary 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 7 July 15:30—7 July 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.

Swindon 2 December 09:30—2 December 2024
Bristol 6 December 09:30—6 December 2024
Cheltenham 10 December 09:30—10 December 2024
Cheltenham 7 March 09:30—7 March 2025
Swindon 11 March 09:30—11 March 2025
21 March 09:30—21 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 28 November 15:45—28 November 2024

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Creative digital media projectsCP414

Lead students through the full digital media project life-cycle, in engaging projects suitable for KS3 and KS4 computing.

Live remote training 10 December 18:30—17 December 2024

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Practical work Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science - short courseCP412

Learn how to use quality-assured, free subject knowledge tests for diagnostic assessment of students of computer science GCSE.

Live remote training 7 April 18:00—7 April 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP446

Bring computing careers into the classroom with STEM Ambassadors - volunteers from the world of work.

Live remote training 5 December 18:30—5 December 2024
Live remote training 10 December 16:30—10 December 2024
Live remote training 3 February 15:30—3 February 2025

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Impact of technology Careers Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Fundamentals of computer networks - remoteCP422

Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wirelessly, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared.

Live remote training 3 March 18:00—10 March 2025

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Computer networks Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge 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.

Swindon 10 February 09:30—10 February 2025
14 March 09:30—14 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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 16 January 16:30—16 January 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

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.

Swindon 4 February 09:30—4 February 2025
28 February 09:30—28 February 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.

Cheltenham 14 January 09:30—14 January 2025
17 January 09:30—17 January 2025
Swindon 21 January 09:30—21 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

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

Cinderford 7 February 09:30—7 February 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate