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.
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Algorithmic thinking Data & information Programming Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAn 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.
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Computer networks Computer systems Safety & Security Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorAssessment 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 certificateBehaviour for learning in a computing environment - short courseCP468
For secondary teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers generic behavior for learning strategies, including managing own behaviours, rules routines, recognition reward and interventions and links them it back to their use in a computing environment.
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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4Getting started in year 3 - short courseCP459
Explore how to teach computing in Year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum
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Computing Key stage 2Getting started with Python programming – short courseCP351
Start your journey to becoming a Python programmer . This short course will introduce you to the three main programming constructs.
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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4Introduction to Isaac GCSE computer science - short courseCP352
This short course will introduce you to the new, Isaac GCSE computer science platform.
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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Design and technology Key stage 3 Key stage 4Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2 - short courseCP292
Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device; finding out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative digital projects.
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Programming Key stage 2Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252
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 Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 2Preparing for Ofsted in primary computing - short courseCP486
Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.