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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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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.

Live remote training 18 October 09:00—18 October 2023
Live remote training 16 November 09:00—16 November 2023
Live remote training 4 December 14:30—7 December 2023
Live remote training 6 December 09:30—6 December 2023
Live remote training 12 December 15:30—12 December 2023
Live remote training 19 December 09:30—19 December 2023
Live remote training 20 February 09:30—20 February 2024
Live remote training 29 August 09:30—29 August 2024
Live remote training 11 February 09:30—11 February 2025

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An 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.

Oxford 9 October 09:30—9 October 2023
Ipswich 13 October 09:30—13 October 2023
Bury St Edmunds 27 October 09:30—27 October 2023
Shrewsbury 27 October 09:30—27 October 2023
Dartford 30 October 09:00—30 October 2023
Thornton-Cleveleys 15 November 09:15—15 November 2023
Dartford 29 November 09:00—29 November 2023
Lincoln 30 November 09:30—30 November 2023
Birmingham 4 December 09:30—4 December 2023
Rotherham 18 December 09:30—18 December 2023
Loughborough 12 January 09:00—12 January 2024
Nottingham 9 February 09:00—9 February 2024
Loughborough 14 June 09:00—14 June 2024

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An Introduction to Computer Networking for TeachersCO214

Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher.

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An 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.

Live remote training 19 October 09:30—19 October 2023
Live remote training 13 November 09:30—13 November 2023
Live remote training 23 November 09:00—23 November 2023
Live remote training 4 December 09:00—4 December 2023
Live remote training 21 December 09:30—21 December 2023
Live remote training 7 April 09:30—7 April 2025

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An 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.

Buckingham 9 October 09:30—9 October 2023
Sunderland 11 October 09:00—11 October 2023
London 18 October 09:00—18 October 2023
Orpington 19 October 09:15—19 October 2023
Oxford 6 November 09:30—6 November 2023
Bury St Edmunds 30 November 16:00—14 December 2023
Ipswich 18 December 09:30—18 December 2023
Uxbridge 25 January 09:00—25 January 2024
12 February 09:30—12 February 2024
Birmingham 13 February 09:30—13 February 2024
Nottingham 15 March 09:00—15 March 2024

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Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text.

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Design and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218

Discover embedded system design and work your way through the product design lifecycle.

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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 29 September 09:00—29 September 2023
Live remote training 4 October 09:30—4 October 2023
Live remote training 9 October 14:30—16 October 2023
Live remote training 15 November 14:30—23 November 2023
Live remote training 23 November 09:00—23 November 2023
Live remote training 29 November 09:30—29 November 2023
Live remote training 5 December 16:00—12 December 2023
Live remote training 7 December 09:00—7 December 2023
Live remote training 17 May 09:00—17 May 2024
Live remote training 27 June 09:30—27 June 2024
Live remote training 27 August 09:30—27 August 2024

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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.

Wolverhampton 3 October 09:30—3 October 2023
Cambridge 3 October 09:30—3 October 2023
Bury St Edmunds 11 October 09:30—11 October 2023
Leicester 13 October 09:00—13 October 2023
Thornton-Cleveleys 18 October 09:15—18 October 2023
Rotherham 18 October 09:30—18 October 2023
Maidstone 19 October 09:00—19 October 2023
Leeds 19 October 09:00—19 October 2023
London 20 October 09:30—20 October 2023
27 October 09:30—27 October 2023
Birmingham 31 October 09:30—31 October 2023
London 2 November 09:15—2 November 2023
Bicester 3 November 09:30—3 November 2023
Coventry 6 November 10:00—6 November 2023
Exeter 8 November 09:30—8 November 2023
Nottingham 9 November 09:15—9 November 2023
Lincoln 16 November 09:30—16 November 2023
Sunderland 20 November 09:00—20 November 2023
Ipswich 24 November 09:30—24 November 2023
York 5 December 09:30—5 December 2023
Leeds 7 December 09:00—7 December 2023
Loughborough 12 January 09:00—12 January 2024
Bury St Edmunds 9 February 09:30—9 February 2024
Nottingham 10 May 09:00—10 May 2024
Nottingham 5 July 09:00—5 July 2024

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Fundamentals 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.

Live remote training 16 October 18:00—30 October 2023
Live remote training 21 October 09:00—21 October 2023
Live remote training 4 November 09:00—4 November 2023
Live remote training 13 November 18:00—20 November 2023
Live remote training 4 December 18:00—11 December 2023
Live remote training 16 December 09:00—16 December 2023
Live remote training 2 February 09:00—2 February 2024
Live remote training 22 February 09:30—22 February 2024
Live remote training 22 March 09:00—22 March 2024
Live remote training 8 April 17:00—17 April 2024
Live remote training 16 May 09:30—16 May 2024
Live remote training 29 May 09:30—29 May 2024
Live remote training 5 June 09:30—5 June 2024

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Getting started with Python programming - residentialCP298

Start your journey with Python programming, this two day residential will support you with learning the language, up to GCSE level.

York 23 October 10:00—24 October 2023

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How Computers Work: Demystifying ComputationCO206

Explore the fundamentals of computing - computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits, and more.

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Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom DiscussionsCO215

You will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science

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Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers - face to faceCP229

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.

Lincoln 12 October 09:30—19 October 2023
Sunderland 10 November 09:00—24 November 2023

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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 30 September 10:00—7 October 2023
Live remote training 14 October 10:00—21 October 2023
Live remote training 21 October 10:00—4 November 2023
Live remote training 7 November 09:00—8 November 2023
Live remote training 20 November 14:00—24 November 2023
Live remote training 9 December 09:00—16 December 2023
Live remote training 29 January 09:30—2 February 2024
Live remote training 25 March 14:00—30 March 2024
Live remote training 10 April 09:30—11 April 2024
Live remote training 25 April 09:00—2 May 2024
Live remote training 9 May 09:30—10 May 2024
Live remote training 20 May 09:30—21 May 2024
Live remote training 4 June 09:30—5 June 2024
Live remote training 27 June 09:30—28 June 2024
Live remote training 1 July 19:00—9 July 2024
Live remote training 25 July 09:30—25 July 2024

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Introduction to Cybersecurity for TeachersCO216

Teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.

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Introduction to databases and SQLCO225

On this course you’ll learn what databases are and why we use them, exploring how to use SQL to search and manipulate the data.

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Introduction to Encryption and CryptographyCO220

Discover the history of encryption and learn how it's used in the modern world

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Introduction to Web DevelopmentCO221

Discover web development and learn to build your own interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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Maths 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.

Live remote training 29 September 09:00—29 September 2023
Live remote training 4 October 09:30—4 October 2023
Live remote training 18 October 09:30—18 October 2023
Live remote training 15 November 09:00—15 November 2023
Live remote training 24 November 09:30—24 November 2023
Live remote training 5 December 09:30—5 December 2023
Live remote training 14 December 09:30—14 December 2023

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Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure GameCO210

Learn object-oriented programming principles by creating your own text-based adventure game in Python.

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Preparing to take the CSA test - short courseCP350

This short course, delivered by an experienced Professional Development Leader will support you ahead of taking the CSA test. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and revise topics.

Live remote training 18 October 15:30—18 October 2023
London 19 October 15:30—19 October 2023
Live remote training 23 November 16:30—23 November 2023
Live remote training 23 November 16:30—23 November 2023
Live remote training 14 March 16:30—14 March 2024

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Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

During this course you'll explore the basics of Python, you’ll learn to code your first program.

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Programming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208

During this course you'll take your Python skills further by exploring algorithms and list structures.

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Programming 103: Saving and Structuring DataCO219

Learn how to save and structure data in external files, and import files back into your Python programs.

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Programming with GUIsCO217

Discover how to build your own Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Python and guizero.

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Python 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.

Live remote training 29 September 09:00—29 September 2023
Live remote training 4 October 09:30—4 October 2023
Live remote training 20 October 09:00—20 October 2023
Live remote training 26 October 10:30—26 October 2023
Live remote training 7 November 16:30—21 November 2023
Live remote training 1 December 09:30—1 December 2023
Live remote training 4 December 16:00—11 December 2023
Live remote training 8 December 09:00—8 December 2023
Live remote training 18 January 09:30—18 January 2024
Live remote training 26 January 09:30—26 January 2024
Live remote training 13 February 09:30—13 February 2024
Live remote training 28 February 09:30—28 February 2024
Live remote training 6 March 09:30—6 March 2024

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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for AQA specificationCP423B

Linked to the AQA 8525 specification, 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.

Live remote training 4 October 09:30—4 October 2023
Live remote training 13 October 09:30—13 October 2023
Live remote training 8 November 09:00—8 November 2023
Live remote training 28 November 09:00—28 November 2023
Live remote training 7 December 09:00—7 December 2023
Live remote training 14 February 09:30—14 February 2025

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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for OCR specificationCP423A

Linked to the OCR J277 specification, 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.

Live remote training 12 October 09:30—12 October 2023
Live remote training 9 November 09:30—9 November 2023
Live remote training 16 November 09:30—16 November 2023
Live remote training 16 November 16:00—23 November 2023
Live remote training 6 December 09:30—6 December 2023
Live remote training 13 December 09:30—13 December 2023

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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for Pearson specificationCP423C

Linked to the Pearson 9-1 GCSE specification, 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.

Live remote training 28 September 09:00—28 September 2023
Live remote training 13 October 00:01—13 October 2023
Live remote training 8 November 17:00—10 November 2023
Live remote training 20 November 17:00—24 November 2023
Live remote training 5 December 09:00—5 December 2023
Live remote training 14 December 09:00—14 December 2023
Live remote training 21 October 09:30—21 October 2024

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

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

Bury St Edmunds 12 October 09:30—12 October 2023
Hatfield 17 October 09:30—17 October 2023
London 19 October 09:30—19 October 2023
High Wycombe 20 October 09:30—20 October 2023
Dartford 25 October 10:00—25 October 2023
Lincoln 2 November 09:30—2 November 2023
Cambridge 7 November 09:30—7 November 2023
Cheltenham 8 November 10:30—8 November 2023
Rotherham 16 November 09:30—16 November 2023
Warrington 20 November 09:30—20 November 2023
Stoke-on-Trent 21 November 09:15—21 November 2023
Leeds 23 November 09:00—23 November 2023
Maidstone 28 November 09:00—28 November 2023
Dartford 13 December 09:00—13 December 2023
13 March 09:30—13 March 2024
Nottingham 15 March 09:00—15 March 2024

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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 14 October 10:00—14 October 2023
Live remote training 4 November 09:00—4 November 2023
Live remote training 11 November 09:00—11 November 2023
Live remote training 14 November 09:00—14 November 2023
Live remote training 3 December 09:00—3 December 2023
Live remote training 8 December 09:00—8 December 2023
Live remote training 17 December 09:00—17 December 2023
Live remote training 19 January 09:00—19 January 2024
Live remote training 2 February 09:30—2 February 2024
Live remote training 9 February 17:00—27 February 2024
Live remote training 8 March 09:00—8 March 2024
Live remote training 22 April 17:00—29 April 2024
Live remote training 7 May 09:30—7 May 2024
Live remote training 28 May 09:30—28 May 2024
Live remote training 8 July 16:00—12 July 2024

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Python 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.

Live remote training 9 October 17:00—13 October 2023
Live remote training 23 October 00:00—23 October 2023
Live remote training 10 November 09:00—10 November 2023
Live remote training 24 November 09:00—24 November 2023
Live remote training 5 December 17:00—19 December 2023
Live remote training 22 December 09:00—22 December 2023
Live remote training 17 January 09:30—17 January 2024
Live remote training 30 January 09:30—30 January 2024
Live remote training 19 February 16:00—29 February 2024
Live remote training 6 March 09:30—6 March 2024
Live remote training 19 March 09:30—19 March 2024

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Python programming: working with data - remoteCP433

In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.

Live remote training 30 September 09:30—30 September 2023
Live remote training 10 October 09:30—10 October 2023
Live remote training 27 October 09:00—27 October 2023
Live remote training 3 November 09:15—3 November 2023
Live remote training 27 November 09:30—27 November 2023
Live remote training 15 December 09:00—15 December 2023
Live remote training 18 January 16:00—25 January 2024
Live remote training 7 February 09:30—7 February 2024
Live remote training 5 March 09:00—5 March 2024
Live remote training 21 March 09:00—21 March 2024

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Representing 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.

Live remote training 10 October 09:00—10 October 2023
Live remote training 15 November 14:00—15 November 2023
Live remote training 29 November 09:30—29 November 2023
Live remote training 4 December 09:15—4 December 2023
Live remote training 12 December 14:30—19 December 2023
Live remote training 17 January 09:30—17 January 2024
Live remote training 3 May 09:00—3 May 2024
Live remote training 21 June 09:00—21 June 2024
Live remote training 26 July 09:30—26 July 2024

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Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode for AQA specificationCP420B

Improve your knowledge of algorithms whilst referencing the current AQA GCSE computer science specification. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.

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Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode for OCR specificationCP420A

Improve your knowledge of algorithms whilst referencing the current OCR GCSE computer science specification. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.

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Data & information Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator

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.

Live remote training 7 October 09:00—7 October 2023
Live remote training 14 October 09:00—14 October 2023
Live remote training 11 November 09:00—11 November 2023
Live remote training 25 November 09:00—25 November 2023
Live remote training 2 December 09:00—2 December 2023
Live remote training 9 December 09:00—9 December 2023
Live remote training 26 January 09:00—26 January 2024
Live remote training 23 February 09:30—23 February 2024
Live remote training 29 March 09:30—29 March 2024
Live remote training 17 April 09:30—17 April 2024
Live remote training 22 May 09:30—22 May 2024
Live remote training 5 June 09:30—5 June 2024
Live remote training 24 June 09:00—24 June 2024
Live remote training 9 July 09:30—9 July 2024

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Supporting student attainment in GCSE computer science - residentialCP284

Explore strategies to support students with GCSE computer science subject knowledge during this two-day residential.

Dates coming soon. Contact your local Computing Hub for more information.

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The internet and cyber security - remoteCP432

Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.

Live remote training 10 October 09:30—10 October 2023
Live remote training 14 October 09:30—14 October 2023
Live remote training 6 November 17:00—9 November 2023
Live remote training 8 November 09:30—8 November 2023
Live remote training 20 November 17:00—23 November 2023
Live remote training 6 December 09:00—6 December 2023
Live remote training 15 December 09:00—15 December 2023
Live remote training 5 January 09:00—5 January 2024
Live remote training 25 January 09:00—25 January 2024
Live remote training 27 February 09:30—27 February 2024
Live remote training 4 March 19:00—11 March 2024

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UK CanSat competition teacher workshopCP601

A two-day residential workshop for teachers who have entered a team into the UK CanSat competition, including Python programming and Raspberry Pi Pico

Heslington 3 October 10:00—4 October 2023
Harwell Oxford 10 October 10:00—11 October 2023

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Understanding Computer SystemsCO212

Understand how the components of a computer system interact with each other on this online course for computing teachers.

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Understanding Maths and Logic in Computer ScienceCO213

Improve your understanding and ability to teach maths and logic in computing while building elements of an escape room.

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