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 Computer Networking for TeachersCO214
Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher
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Computer networks Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorCreating 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 Pedagogy Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Primary certificate Secondary certificateData Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209
Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text.
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Data & information Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorDesign and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218
Discover embedded system design and work your way through the product design lifecycle.
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Computer systems Physical computing Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorGet Started Teaching Computing in Primary Schools: Preparing to teach 5 - 11 year oldsCO040
Improve your subject knowledge and develop inclusive lessons to teach computing to primary school pupils (aged 5 to 11 years old).
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Leadership Pedagogy Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateHow Computers Work: Demystifying ComputationCO206
Explore the fundamentals of computing - computer architecture, binary logic, data processing, circuits, and more.
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Computing Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorImpact 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 Pedagogy Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator Secondary certificateImproving Computing Classroom Practice Through Action ResearchCO030
Apply action research to your teaching and become a more reflective practitioner
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Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Primary certificate Secondary certificateIntroduction 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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Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Safety & Security Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to databases and SQLCO225
On this course from the Raspberry Pi Foundation 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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Data & information Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to Encryption and CryptographyCO220
Discover the history of encryption and learn how it's used in the modern world
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Computer networks Data & information Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to Machine Learning and AICO231
Discover the fundamentals of machine learning, how it works, and learn to train your own AI using free online tools.
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Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateIntroduction to Programming with ScratchCO232
Discover the fundamentals of programming using the block-based programming language Scratch.
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Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Primary certificateIntroduction to Web DevelopmentCO221
Discover web development and learn to build your own interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorNetworking with Python: Socket Programming for CommunicationCO223
You’ll explore the principles that industry professionals use when programming for networks, and learn how sockets are used to abstract the complexities of the internet.
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Computer networks Programming CS AcceleratorObject-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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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorProgramming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207
Explore the basics of Python. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll learn to code your first program
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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator Primary certificateProgramming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208
Take your Python skills further. Guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you’ll explore algorithms and list structures.
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Algorithms Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorProgramming 103: Saving and Structuring DataCO219
Learn how to save and structure data in external files, and import files back into your Python programs. Supported by Google.
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Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorProgramming Pedagogy in Primary Schools: Developing Computing TeachingCO020
Investigate a range of pedagogical approaches for teaching programming to primary pupils
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Programming Pedagogy Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary 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 Pedagogy Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateProgramming with GUIsCO217
Discover how to build your own Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Python and guizero.
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Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorRobotics With Raspberry Pi: Build and Program Your First Robot BuggyCO224
Examine the wider context of modern robotics and build a robot buggy controlled by a Raspberry Pi
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Programming CS AcceleratorScratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based ProgrammingCO211
Learn how to apply the thinking and programming skills you've learnt in Scratch
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Programming Pedagogy Computing Key stage 3 Secondary certificateTeach Computing in Schools: Creating a Curriculum for Ages 11 to 16CO230
Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources.
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Leadership Pedagogy Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching Computing Systems and Networks to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO042
Improve your subject knowledge and develop your teaching to help young children understand the computing systems and networks around them.
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Computer networks Computer systems Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateTeaching Data and Information to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO044
Increase your knowledge of data and information, and how you can teach young children about this topic.
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Data & information Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateTeaching Physical Computing to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO043
Teach your young learners how to create electronic circuits, then learn to control them using block-based programming languages.
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Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateTeaching Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi and PythonCO205
Create simple systems that respond to and control the physical world using the Raspberry Pi and Python
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Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS Accelerator Secondary certificateTeaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041
Build your subject knowledge and develop your skills in teaching programming
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Pedagogy Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateUnderstanding 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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Computer systems Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorUnderstanding 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.