Take your first steps towards teaching computer science and establish a foundational knowledge of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how algorithms are designed and how programs are written to provide clear instructions to machines. Learn about the binary system used by computers to store and...

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

During this course you’ll develop your Python skills by exploring advanced programming techniques such as authentication, nested selection, data structures, sub-routines etc. whilst applying them into the implementation and testing stages of the software life cycle.

Location
Duration	6 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...

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

There is a gender imbalance in computing that needs to be addressed, with girls significantly under-represented in GCSE and A-level Computer Science:In 2023, only 21% of GCSE Computer Science entries were girls.At A-level, this dropped to just 15%.Similarly, only 21% of students applying for computing-related degrees...

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

This evidence-based CPD aims to enhance teachers’ knowledge of how to maximise student attainment in GCSE Computer Science. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to the subject, this course will support your understanding of effective strategies for improving student outcomes.You will gain insights...

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

Explore the Computing Quality Framework to identify and support change within your school. You will learn about the framework and how to review your school's progress in developing its computing provision. By exploring the benchmarks within the framework, you will understand how they relate to computing in a school...

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

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. 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...

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

Avoid unnecessary strain and workload in anticipation of an inspection by joining this CPD course. You’ll learn what Ofsted expects - and, just as importantly, what they don’t expect - separating evidence from myth.You’ll develop a streamlined preparation plan to confidently ensure your curriculum...

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

Effective teaching of Computer Science relies on strong subject knowledge and a solid understanding of effective pedagogy. This evidence-based CPD will help you enhance your classroom practice by broadening and deepening your pedagogical approach, ensuring you get the best from your students.During this course, you...

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

On this course, you’ll explore programming in Python. You’ll discover basic programming concepts, learning how to understand the basics of python syntax and interpret error messages.Ultimately, you’ll use your new coding skills to create your first program - which will be able to solve a simple...

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

On this course, you’ll explore Python programming at an intermediate level. You’ll discover how to break down problems into smaller parts, and then design and apply algorithms to data. You’ll also explore list structures and their various uses. Ultimately, what you learn will build upon...

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

Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on objects and data rather than actions and logic. This online course will introduce you to the principles of object-oriented programming in Python, showing you how to create objects, functions, methods, and classes. You’ll use what you learn...

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

During this course you'll learn how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens inside the machine and learn how computers turn inputs into outputs.You will learn what the computer operating system does and why you need...

Location
Duration	8 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