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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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 certificateAn 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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Algorithms Data & information Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAssessing computational thinking in primary schoolsCP457
A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computing
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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2Assessment in secondary computing - remoteCP413
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.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4Collaboration 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 certificateEncouraging girls into GCSE computer science - remoteCP440
Explore the big picture with the current Gender imbalance in GSCE computer science between girls and boys. Be part of discussions around reasons for this gap, including, lack of role models, unconscious bias, and a non-inclusive curriculum amongst others. Consider different strategies inside and outside of the classroom to support the narrowing of the gap before finally planning effective interventions in KS3 to improve the uptake in your own school.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4Higher 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 Algorithms Computer systems Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to primary computing - remoteCP454
For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, including programming essentials using Scratch.
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Algorithms Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateLeading 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 certificateNew subject leaders of secondary computing -remoteCP411
Develop the leadership skills and management practices to confidently coordinate an effective computing department.
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Leadership Key stage 4 Secondary certificatePrimary programming and algorithms - remoteCP455
Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary computing. Be prepared to teach algorithms and programming to all ages of children, helping them develop their understanding through effective pedagogy.
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Algorithms Programming Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary 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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Algorithms Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447
Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.