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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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 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 certificateCollaboration in KS3 programmingCP437
Engage students and build awareness of the collaborative nature of programming in the real world, through evidence-based teaching approaches.
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Leadership Careers Key stage 3 Secondary certificateComputing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291
Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.
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Practical work Primary certificate Secondary certificateCreating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in ComputingCO700
Explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Cross curricular Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Primary certificate Secondary 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 certificateData-driven IT projects in secondary computingCP485
Develop the required technical skills and teaching approaches for data-rich IT projects in computing.
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Practical work Data & information Mathematics Secondary certificateImpact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom DiscussionsCO215
You will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science
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Cross curricular Leadership Impact of technology Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator 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 creative computing curriculum - residentialCP295
During this two day residential you'll deepen your understanding of what makes a successful KS3 curriculum.
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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Programming Residential and Intensive Computing Key stage 3 Secondary certificateProgramming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing TeachingCO222
Examine a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for teaching computing in Key Stage 3
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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateSolving computational problems in KS3 computingCP436
Build the capability of students to solve problems in computing, and be ready for GCSE Computer Science
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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science - residentialCP297
During this two day residential you'll get to grips with effective strategies for teaching GCSE computer science.
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Leadership Computer networks Computer systems Programming Residential and Intensive Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching 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: improving student engagement - remoteCP447
Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.