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.

Live remote training 12 October 16:00—18 October 2023

Live remote training 31 October 09:00—31 October 2023

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

Assessment in secondary computing - short courseCP413

Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, during this course you’ll explore formative and summative assessment strategies whilst understanding how to accurately assess.

Live remote training 17 October 09:00—17 October 2023

Live remote training 19 October 09:00—19 October 2023

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificate

Foundation 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.

Maidstone 19 October 09:00—19 October 2023

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

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

Live remote training 9 October 15:45—9 October 2023

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Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Getting started in year 5 - short courseCP460

A comprehensive look at how to teach computing in Year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum.

Live remote training 16 October 15:45—16 October 2023

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Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 30 October 15:45—30 October 2023

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Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Implementing 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.

Maidstone 10 October 09:30—10 October 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - remoteCP429

Learn how to use programming techniques using VEX, Crumble or Micro:bits. Create simple block-based computer programs, discover how to create algorithms and how computers use data.

Live remote training 7 November 09:00—8 November 2023

Live remote training 20 November 14:00—24 November 2023

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

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.

Maidstone 16 October 16:00—16 October 2023

Maidstone 13 December 16:00—13 December 2023

Maidstone 29 February 16:00—29 February 2024

Maidstone 27 March 16:00—27 March 2024

Maidstone 24 April 16:00—24 April 2024

Maidstone 21 May 16:00—21 May 2024

Maidstone 10 June 16:00—10 June 2024

Maidstone 1 July 16:00—1 July 2024

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Programming Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Leading 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.

Maidstone 17 October 09:30—17 October 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Leading 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.

Live remote training 5 October 09:30—5 October 2023

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificate

Physical 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.

Maidstone 19 October 16:00—19 October 2023

Maidstone 12 December 16:00—12 December 2023

Maidstone 7 February 16:00—7 February 2024

Maidstone 26 March 16:00—26 March 2024

Maidstone 22 May 16:00—22 May 2024

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 2 Primary certificate

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

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Maidstone 28 November 09:00—28 November 2023

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

Python 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.

Live remote training 4 November 09:00—4 November 2023

Live remote training 14 November 09:00—14 November 2023

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Programming Key stage 4 CS Accelerator