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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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Computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on teaching and assessment key thinking skills in primary computing

Leicester 11 April 10:30—11 April 2025
Leicester 11 April 14:00—11 April 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Foundation 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.

Live remote training 27 February 09:00—27 February 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Getting started in year 3 - short courseCP459

Explore how to teach computing in Year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 7 March 09:00—7 March 2025

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Computing Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

Explore how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 28 March 09:00—28 March 2025

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction 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.

Leicester 23 May 10:30—23 May 2025
Leicester 23 May 14:00—23 May 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing 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.

Leicester 23 May 09:00—23 May 2025
Leicester 23 May 12:30—23 May 2025

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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Physical 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.

Leicester 11 April 09:00—11 April 2025
Leicester 11 April 12:30—11 April 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Computing Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Programming with the micro:bitCP018

Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit.

Nottingham 21 March 09:00—21 March 2025

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Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

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

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Leicester 14 March 09:00—14 March 2025

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate