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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Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCP448
Develop an evidence-informed approach to education recovery over a sustained period, securing the computing education of young people following a period of great disruption.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateAn 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 AcceleratorAn 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.
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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 3 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 2 Primary certificateAssessment and progression in KS3 computingCP212
For Key Stage 3 computing teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the key formative and assessment strategies needed in key stage 3 and beyond, including strategies relating to programming.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateAssessment of primary computingCP007
Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateComputing Quality Framework – driving change within your 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.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary 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 AcceleratorFundamentals 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 AcceleratorGetting started in year 3 - short courseCP459
Explore how to teach computing in Year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Computing Key stage 2 Primary certificateGetting started in year 5 - short courseCP460
A comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 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 primary computing - remoteCP454
For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security 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 certificateKS3 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 certificateKS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207
This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts
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Cross curricular Leadership Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 4 Secondary 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 certificateLeading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456
Lead computing in your school with confidence through raising the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development.
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateNew subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211
For new subject leaders of computing, or those looking to progress their career through curriculum leadership.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary 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 certificatePreparing for Ofsted in secondary computing - short courseCP444
Get yourself and your teaching team inspection-ready with this short course, exploring how to prepare for an Ofsted 'Deep Dive' in computing.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary 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 certificatePython programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223
Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.
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Programming Key stage 3 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 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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Algorithmic thinking Programming 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 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.
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Algorithmic thinking 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.
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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorTeaching GCSE computer science developing knowledge and understanding - face to faceCP241
During this CPD you'll explore effective teaching strategies to build student knowledge for long-term recall, leading to confidence in assessments.
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Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242
Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.
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Programming Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447
Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.
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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Secondary certificateThe internet and cyber security - remoteCP432
Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.