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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.

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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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Adapting the teach computing curriculum for mixed-year classesCO404

Explore progression within Teach Computing Curriculum and how to use this to adapt it for your own mixed-age setting.

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An Introduction to algorithms, programming and data in computer scienceCO428

Create some simple block-based computer programs and discover how to implement them in the text based language Python.

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Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

An Introduction to Computer Networking for TeachersCO214

Build your knowledge and understanding of computer networks as a computer science teacher.

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An introduction to computer systems, networking and security in GCSE computer scienceCO438

Learn about the key components of the comuter to help your students with learing computing. Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers.

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Assembly language in A Level computer scienceCO501

What assembly language is? We will cover, how to utilise the Little Man Computer platform to demonstrate assembly language.

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Assessment of secondary computingCO413

Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment strategies, during this course you’ll explore formative and summative assessment strategies whilst understanding how to accurately assess computing.

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Computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on teaching and assessment key thinking skills in primary computing

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Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your secondary school - short courseCP406

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework to support your secondary school needs to drive a high-quality computing education.

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Creating 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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Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text.

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Data structures in A Level Computer ScienceCO502

During this course you'll explore the amazing various data structures are use to organise and store data. Come and learn about the data structures and support your students.

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Design and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218

Discover embedded system design and work your way through the product design lifecycle.

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Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science - short courseCP412

Learn how to use quality-assured, free subject knowledge tests for diagnostic assessment of students of computer science GCSE.

Live remote training 7 April 18:00—7 April 2025

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Effective computing transition from KS2-3CP415

Develop a transition project demonstrating knowledge, understanding and skills to support KS2 / KS3 teachers in ensuring the curriculum needs are met through the transition process.

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Empowering girls in key stage 2 computingCP409

To address the gender gap in computing and computer science, we need to start during primary. Forming part of the I Belong programme, you’ll explore the reasons for the gender gap, and discover strategies to overcome them in your classroom, curriculum and through extracurricular activities to empower girls in computing.

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Live remote training 2 April 13:30—2 April 2025
Live remote training 27 June 09:00—27 June 2025

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Get started with the Teach Computing Curriculum in your primary schoolCO040

Improve understanding of computing using the freely available Teach Computing Curriculum and understand how to use it to deliver computing in your primary school.

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Getting started in year 1CO462

Explore how to teach computing in year 1 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Getting started in year 2CO466

Explore how to teach computing in year 2 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Getting started in year 3CO459

Explore how to teach computing in year 3 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Getting started in year 4CO465

Explore how to teach computing in year 4 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Getting started in Year 4 - short courseCP465

Explore how to teach computing in Year 4 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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How 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 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)CO230

Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources.

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Impact 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 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

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Implementing your learning: Getting started in year 5CO460

Explore how to teach computing in year 5 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

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Implementing your learning: Getting started in year 6CO467

Explore how to teach computing in year 6 using the Teach Computing curriculum

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Introduction 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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Introduction to databases and SQLCO225

On this course 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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Introduction to Encryption and CryptographyCO220

Discover the history of encryption and learn how it's used in the modern world

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Introduction 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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Introduction to programming for A Level computer scienceCO517

During this course you'll learn new programming techniques to enable you to be able to teach programming at A Level. This will help you teach A Level computer science to your students and bring their programming up to A Level standard.

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Introduction to Programming with ScratchCO232

Learn how to use Scratch to design and make animations and games suitable for primary - age children.

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Introduction to the micro:bit in key stage 2CO292

Explore physical computing using the micro: bit device. Find out how it can be used to develop understanding of programming through creative projects.

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Introduction to Web DevelopmentCO221

Discover web development and learn to build your own interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principlesCO247

Start to design a computing curriculum that supports deep learning by all students throughout KS3.

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Leading primary computing - module 2 - remoteCP456

Lead computing in your school with confidence. Raise the profile of computing through resources, enrichment opportunities and staff development. Learn how to manage change in your subject.

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Literacy via primary computing - building vocabulary and embedding literacy skillsCO407

Explore how to teach computing vocabulary effectively. Unpick the opportunities within the computing curriculum and computing lessons to build literacy skills.

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New leaders of secondary computingCO411A

New to leading secondary computing or looking to step into a leadership role? This course is designed to support you as a new computing subject leader, helping you develop the skills and confidence needed for success.

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Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP506

During this course you'll learn how to use object-oriented programming, you'll explore varying programming techniques and develop your own working OOP solution.

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Practical work Programming Algorithms Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Object-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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Online safety through primary computing - short courseCP469

This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.

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Pathfinding algorithms in A Level computer scienceCP504

During this course you'll explore how pathfinding algorithms can be used to find the shortest path between a set of points.

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Preparing for Ofsted in primary computingCO486

Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead.

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Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

During this course you'll explore the basics of Python, you’ll learn to code your first program.

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Programming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208

During this course you'll take your Python skills further by exploring algorithms and list structures.

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Programming 103: Saving and Structuring DataCO219

Learn how to save and structure data in external files, and import files back into your Python programs.

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Programming 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 with GUIsCO217

Discover how to build your own Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Python and guizero.

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Python programming advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testingCO463

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution. Use your ability from this course to stretch your top end students.

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Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remoteCP423

Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

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Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation - remoteCP464

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring the analysis, design and evaluation stages of the software development life cycle.

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Python programming: working with data - remoteCP433

In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.

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Systems architecture in A Level computer scienceCP505

During this course you'll explore the structure of the internal components of a computer system. In addition you'll explore the von Neumann architecture and fetch-execute cycle.

Live remote training 20 May 15:30—20 May 2025

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Teaching 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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Teaching Programming to 5- to 11-year-oldsCO041

Build your subject knowledge and develop your skills in teaching programming.

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Understanding 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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Understanding 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.

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Supporting the 'I Belong' ProgrammeFD022

A Specialist PDLP Module that will enable you to deliver the the flagship ‘I belong' course: Encouraging Girls into GCSE Computer Science. On completion of this course you will also become an 'I Belong Champion’ You will not be able to deliver the Encouraging Girls course without this specialist module.

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CPD Implementation: Assessment & QualificationsCZ108D

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CPD Implementation: Collaboration, Cross Curriculum and EnrichmentCZ109D

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CPD Implementation: Creating Media and Design & DevelopmentCZ104D

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CPD Implementation: Networks, Safety & SecurityCZ102D

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CPD Implementation: Primary Algorithms and Algorithmic thinkingCZ107D

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CPD Implementation: Primary Computing Systems and Data & InformationCZ114D

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CPD Implementation: Primary ProgrammingCZ103D

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CPD Implementation: Secondary Algorithms and Algorithmic thinkingCZ100D

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CPD Implementation: Secondary Computing Systems and Data & InformationCZ101D

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CPD Implementation: Secondary Curriculum DesignCZ105D

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CPD Implementation: Secondary ProgrammingCZ106D

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CQF Support - Addressing the needs of each pupilCZ119D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the equality, diversity and inclusion dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 17 June 15:45—17 June 2025

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CQF support - CurriculumCZ116D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Curriculum and Qualifications dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 10 June 15:45—10 June 2025

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CQF support - Enrichment, Destinations and CareersCZ120D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Careers, enrichment, and outreach dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 18 June 15:45—18 June 2025

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CQF support - Impact and outcomesCZ121D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the impact and outcomes dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 19 June 15:45—19 June 2025

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CQF support - Leadership and VisionCZ115D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Leadership and Vision dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 15 May 15:45—15 May 2025

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CQF support - Teaching, Learning and AssessmentCZ117D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Teaching, Learning and Assessment dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

11 June 15:45—11 June 2025

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CQF support - Workforce developmentCZ118D

The Computing Quality Framework forms the backbone of an NCCE Computing Cluster, in which schools work collaboratively to improve computing education. This CPD supports progress on the Staff development dimension of the CQF, helping schools to plan effectively.

Live remote training 12 June 15:45—12 June 2025

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