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, with bursaries available for schools and colleges to help you participate.
Choose how and when you want to learn, through face-to-face, online, or live remote training.
Select individual courses, or make your learning go further, by enrolling on our national certification programmes in primary computing, or GCSE computer science.
An 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 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 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 AcceleratorComputer processors and instruction sets - face to faceCP231
Explore the core of a modern computer. Learn how the instructions that humans write in computer programs are translated into machine code that the computer can process.
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Computer systems Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorComputer systems: input, output and storage - face to faceCP221
Take your first steps to opening up the computer, exploring the main components, their role and how they work together in computer systems.
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Computer systems 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 Computing Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4Creative computing for key stage 3 - face to faceCP206
This course will provide you with the theory, background and practical application to design and build a curriculum leading to increased engagement and student success
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Leadership Algorithms Programming Computing Key stage 3Design and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218
Discover embedded system design and work your way through the product design lifecycle.
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Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorFundamentals 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 AcceleratorHow 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 Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorImproving Computing Classroom Practice Through Action ResearchCO030
Apply action research to your teaching and become a more reflective practitioner
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Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4Introduction 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 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 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 AcceleratorKey stage 3 computing for the non specialist teacher - remoteCP445
For Key Stage 3 computing teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the key subject knowledge topics required to teach the computing Key Stage 3 programme of study.
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Algorithms Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Computing Key stage 3KS3 computing for the non-specialist teacher - face to faceCP215
For Key Stage 3 computing teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the key subject knowledge topics required to teach the computing Key Stage 3 programme of study.
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Algorithms Computer systems Data & information Programming Computing Key stage 3New 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 4Object-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 AcceleratorProgramming 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 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 4Python 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: 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 AcceleratorRepresenting Data with Images and Sound: Bringing 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 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 Computing Key stage 3Search 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 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 AcceleratorThe internet and cyber-security - face to faceCP232
Build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet.
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Computer networks Safety & Security Computing Key stage 3 Key stage 4 CS AcceleratorUnderstanding 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.