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.
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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAn 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.
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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAssessing computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457
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 certificateCareers and enrichment in primary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP441
Bring authentic contexts to the computing curriculum, helping children understand the subject's importance.
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Cross curricular Leadership Careers Key stage 1 Key stage 2Computer 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 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorEncouraging girls into GCSE computer science - remote - short courseCP440
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 Key stage 3 Key stage 4Fundamentals 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.
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Computer networks Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorHigher attainment in computer science - meeting the challenges of the exams - remoteCP439
Explore how to improve attainment in 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 Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorLeading 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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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remoteCP423
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.
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Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython 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 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorRepresenting 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.