Explore the fundamentals of computer networking with this online course for GCSE teachers. You will improve your understanding of key concepts and gain the confidence to teach the subject in the classroom.On this course, you will learn to describe the different types of computer networks and understand how data can be...

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

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...

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Duration	6 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...

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

Discover the history of encryption and learn how it's used in the modern world. On this course, you will learn about what encryption is and understand its use in the past by using the Caesar and Vigenère ciphers. You will also look at the present and future of encryption and investigate both symmetric and...

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

The ‘new to computing’ pathway provides subject knowledge enhancement for new to computing teachers, up to and including GCSE Computer Science. Whether you’ve recently qualified as a computing specialist teacher; or if you’re looking to add computing as a second specialism this CPD will guide...

Start date	24 Jun 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

As our reliance on the internet grows, it’s paramount that we protect ourselves from cyber-attacks. From understanding how cyber-attacks are developed to the prevention methods, this two-day residential will develop your technical understanding of cybersecurity.You’ll explore the different types of malware...

Start date	15 Jul 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	From £640.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

The ‘new to computing’ pathway provides subject knowledge enhancement for new to computing teachers, up to and including GCSE Computer Science. Whether you’ve recently qualified as a computing specialist teacher; or if you’re looking to add computing as a second specialism this CPD will guide...

Start date	29 Sep 2025
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £410.00

Based upon evidence, this two-day residential aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers on how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing them for their GCSE exams in computer science. During this residential, you’ll complete two courses:• Higher attainment in GCSE computer science...

Start date	27 Jan 2026
Location	York
Duration	2 Days
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00