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 GCSE computer science - face to faceCP228
Create some simple block-based computer programs and discover how to implement them in the text based language Python.
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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorComputing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291
Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.
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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificateCreative digital media projectsCP414
Lead students through the full digital media project life-cycle, in engaging projects suitable for KS3 and KS4 computing.
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Practical work Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateDeveloping and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003
Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.
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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateFoundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - remoteCP426
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 systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorFoundation 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 6 - short courseCP467
Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Key stage 2 Primary certificateImplementing 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.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateIntroduction 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 2 Primary certificateLeading 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.
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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 2 Primary certificatePhysical computing kits - KS1 BeeBotsCP256
Explore physical computing in Key Stage 1 using Bee-Bots and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Programming Computing Key stage 1 Primary certificatePhysical computing kits - KS2 data loggersCP257
Explore physical computing, data and information in computing using data loggers and find out how Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage pupils.
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Data & information Key stage 2 Primary certificatePrimary 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 certificateRepresenting algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - remoteCP420
Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.