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 AcceleratorAn 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.
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Algorithms Data & information Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAn 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.
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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAssessment 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 Computing Key stage 3 Secondary certificateAssessment of primary computingCP007
Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.
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Leadership Key stage 2 Primary 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 certificateFundamentals of computer networks - face to faceCP222
Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wireless, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared
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Computer networks Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorHigher attainment in GCSE computer science - meeting the challenge of exams - face to faceCP239
Explore how to improve attainment in GCSE 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 Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorIntroduction to primary computing - face to faceCP004
Computing in primary schools is a practical, creative and knowledge-rich subject. This course provides teachers with the knowledge and confidence to get started on the journey to outstanding computing in your school, whether you’re a subject coordinator or another interested teacher.
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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 certificateKS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCP247
Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.
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Leadership Key stage 3 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 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusionCP249
Put computational thinking at the heart of an inclusive and equitable curriculum, and broaden the appeal of computing.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Secondary certificateKS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207
This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts
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Cross curricular Leadership Impact of technology Safety & Security Computing Key stage 4 Secondary certificateLeading primary computing - face to faceCP008
Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders, helping you get the most from every teacher and every child.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificateMaths in computer science - face to faceCP234
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.
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Algorithms Computer systems Data & information Computing Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorNew subject leaders of secondary computing - face to faceCP211
For new subject leaders of computing, or those looking to progress their career through curriculum leadership.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Secondary certificateOutstanding primary computing for all - face to faceCP005
Computing is for every child, and the school curriculum must allow for all children to succeed. Computing subject leaders can make inclusive, effective curriculum implementation happen, leading to success for all.
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Leadership Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePhysical computing kit - KS2 CrumbleCP252
Explore physical computing using the Crumble device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithms Computer systems Programming Physical computing Computing Key stage 2Physical computing kit - KS3 micro:bitCP253
Explore physical computing using the micro:bit device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithms Computer systems Programming Physical computing Computing Key stage 3Physical computing kit - KS4 Raspberry Pi PicoCP254
Explore physical computing using the Raspberry Pi Pico device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.
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Practical work Algorithms Computer systems Programming Physical computing Computing Key stage 4Primary programming and algorithms - face to faceCP003
Discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking.
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Algorithms Programming Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Primary certificatePython programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223
Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.
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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - face to faceCP243
Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution.
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Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming: analysis, design and evaluation - face to faceCP244
Develop your Python programming skills by exploring the analysis, design and evaluation stages of the software development life cycle.
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Algorithms Programming Computing Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorPython programming: working with data - face to faceCP233
In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.
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Programming Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorRepresenting algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - face to faceCP220
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
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Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorSearch and sort algorithms - face to faceCP230
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.
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Algorithms Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorTeaching and leading key stage 1 computing - face to faceCP001
Develop your confidence to teach the whole key stage 1 computing curriculum successfully.
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Leadership Algorithms Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Computing Key stage 1 Primary certificateTeaching and leading key stage 2 computing - face to faceCP002
Broaden your understanding of computer systems, networks and the internet to teach key stage 2 computing.
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Cross curricular Leadership Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Safety & Security Computing Key stage 2 Primary 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 pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242
Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.
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Programming Key stage 4 Secondary certificateTeaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - face to faceCP240
Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.
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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Secondary certificateThe internet and cyber-security - face to faceCP232
Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.