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.
Funding
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 AcceleratorComputer 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 AcceleratorComputer systems: input, output and storage - remoteCP421
Take your first steps to opening up the computer, exploring the main components, their role and how they work together in computer systems.
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Computer systems Data & information Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorFoundation 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 AcceleratorGetting started in Year 1 - short courseCP462
Explore how to teach computing in Year 1 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Key stage 1Getting started in year 2 - short courseCP466
Explore how to teach computing in Year 2 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Key stage 1Getting 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 2Getting started in year 4 - short courseCP465
Explore how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Key stage 2Getting 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 2Getting 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 2Higher 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 AcceleratorIntroduction to the Teach Computing Curriculum - short courseCP461
Find out about the Teach Computing Curriculum and how to implement it in your school.
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Leading 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 AcceleratorOnline 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.
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486
Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2Python 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 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: 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.