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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 computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer science - face to faceCP238

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

Bilston 20 June 09:30—20 June 2023
Birmingham 6 July 09:30—6 July 2023

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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Computing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291

Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.

Birmingham 4 July 09:00—4 July 2023
Coventry 7 July 09:00—7 July 2023

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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificate

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.

Birmingham 15 June 09:30—15 June 2023
Bilston 27 June 09:30—27 June 2023

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

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.

Lichfield 14 June 09:00—14 June 2023
16 June 09:00—16 June 2023
Birmingham 5 July 09:00—5 July 2023
Coventry 12 July 09:00—12 July 2023
Birmingham 13 November 09:00—13 November 2023

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - face to faceCP229

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.

Birmingham 10 July 09:30—11 July 2023

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008

Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders, helping you get the most from every teacher and every child.

Lichfield 15 June 09:00—15 June 2023
28 June 09:00—28 June 2023
Coventry 3 July 09:30—3 July 2023
Birmingham 8 November 09:00—8 November 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Online 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.

Live remote training 23 June 15:45—23 June 2023
Live remote training 17 July 15:45—17 July 2023

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2

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.

Birmingham 12 July 09:00—12 July 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for AQA specificationCP423B

Linked to the AQA 8525 specification, learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

Live remote training 13 June 09:00—13 June 2023
Live remote training 13 July 09:00—13 July 2023

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Design & Development Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Birmingham 22 June 09:30—22 June 2023

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator