Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge base of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network.Learn about the different components of...

Location	Online
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Aligned with the Key Stage 3 Computing Programme of Study, this course introduces the fundamentals of programming using a block-based programming language.You'll explore the three main programming constructs using the online coding platform EduBlocks, which is similar to Scratch. You'll have the opportunity to...

Location
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Are you passionate about closing the gender gap in computing? Start making a difference with our self-paced online course! Dive into research-backed teaching methods and pedagogies that resonate with girls, ensuring computing is equitable and inclusive for all.In this course, you'll explore the current gender balance...

Location	Online
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Location
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The mathematical aspects of computer science can be difficult to understand and teach. On this course, you will be introduced to maths and logic in computing in an engaging way.Using the concept of an escape room, you will learn activities and games to help improve your knowledge and skills in this subject. You will...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Teaching cybersecurity in schools is an important way to help students stay safe while using technology. On this course, teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.You will learn the different attacks that individuals and devices are vulnerable to and how to...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Learn the basics of web development. On this course, you will first build a website using HTML and then style it with CSS and make it interactive using JavaScript.Along the way you'll learn about the box model, which describes how websites are laid out by browsers, and about the Document Object Model, which your...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

During this course you’ll learn what databases are and why we use them, exploring how to use SQL to search and manipulate the data. Along the way, you’ll learn about primary keys and table relationships, as well as how to create joins to search multiple tables. In the final week, you’ll finish by...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Curriculum leadership continues to evolve, presenting new challenges and opportunities for experienced leaders. This course will enhance your confidence and clarity, supporting you to lead with greater impact and strategic vision.By joining this course, you’ll come away with a clear plan and the tools to make it...

Location
Duration	6 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Curriculum design is centre stage once more, and nowhere is an effective computing curriculum more vital than in KS3.As the first of three linked courses, this CPD builds your curriculum design and implementation capability from the ground up, meaning anyone can produce a sequenced curriculum that builds conceptual...

Location
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

On this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how computers work at a fundamental level. You’ll explore system architecture, along with how computers use binary and logic. Once you’ve examined the von Neumann model of computer architecture and the Fetch-Execute cycle, you’ll learn to...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The Equality, diversity and inclusion dimension of the CQF focuses on inclusivity, equity of access, and developing a feeling of belonging in computing. It addresses support for learners with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in computing, encouraging an evidence-led approach. This CPD is aimed at...

Start date	17 Jun 2025
Location	Remote Delivered CPD
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The Careers, enrichment, and outreach dimension of the CQF helps schools to evaluate the 'wrap-around' aspects of computing, including information for young people relating to computing careers and, in secondary schools, the qualifications that lead to them. Extra-curricular and curriculum enrichment, including clubs...

Start date	18 Jun 2025
Location
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The Impact and outcomes dimension of the CQF looks at the results of an excellent computing education in terms of learner engagement with the subject and their computing attainment. It also considers the wider impacts across the school community, including the application of computing in other subject areas. It helps...

Start date	19 Jun 2025
Location
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00