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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Assessing computational thinking in primary schoolsCP457
A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2Assessment 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 certificateEncouraging girls into GCSE computer science - remoteCP440
Explore the big picture with the current Gender imbalance in GSCE computer science between girls and boys. Be part of discussions around 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.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4Foundation 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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Algorithms Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorHigher attainment in GCSE computer science - meeting the challenge of exams - face to faceCP239
Explore how to improve attainment in GCSE 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.
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Leadership Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorKS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCP247
Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateKS3 computing (module 2): Creative curriculum content, sequencing and pedagogyCP248
Develop a knowledge-based curriculum for excellent in KS3, supported by the most effective teaching approaches.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateKS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusionCP249
Put computational thinking at the heart of an inclusive and equitable curriculum, and broaden the appeal of computing.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateLeading primary computing - 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 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 certificatePython programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - remoteCP463
Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution.
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Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython 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 AcceleratorPython programming: working with data - remoteCP433
In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.
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Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorSearch and sort algorithms - remoteCP430
An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science this course will teach you how algorithms manipulate data to achieve desired aims.