Getting started in year 1CO462

Are you new to teaching year 1 computing, or do you need a confidence boost in this subject? This self-paced online course is your perfect companion, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach computing using the Teach Computing curriculum at your own pace. This course is ideal for...

Getting started in year 2CO466

National primary STEM conferenceSL040

Are you a primary school teacher or leader passionate about shaping young minds? Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre for our primary conference to explore the vital role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in primary education. Discover how to build opportunities for primary...

Technicians and Teachers Supporting: students in STEM clubsSL608

This two-day course is tailored for technicians and teachers aiming to support and enhance their STEM Clubs. Through interactive sessions led by experienced STEM leaders, participants will gain practical skills, share strategies, and explore ways to integrate careers and awards into their clubs. By the end of the...

Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP506

Object-oriented programming (OOP) is an approach to systems development that focuses on objects and the way that they interact. The OOP method of programming (or paradigm) is different to the procedural paradigm, which many programmers start out with on their learning journey.During this course you will learn about...

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. This course progresses from Python fundamentals to a comprehensive understanding of how sophisticated programs emerge from methodical development processes.You’ll develop your...

Leading STEM in your primary schoolSL061

This course is perfect for teachers new to leading primary STEM.You'll receive guidance, advice and support to develop a full and varied curriculum that not only focuses on the curriculum basics, but introduces pupils to learning they may not encounter in their everyday lives. You'll also develop techniques to lead a...

Advanced A-Level ProgrammingCP519

This course equips new A-level computer science teachers with advanced programming skills, focusing on search and sorting algorithms, recursion, and Big O notation. 

Advanced Data Structures for A-Level Computer ScienceCP522

The second course on Data Structures for A-level teachers, this course covers further content from the specifications from OCR and AQA, including Abstract Data Types, Linked Lists, Trees and Binary Trees.

AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceCP427

Immerse yourself into the ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence, what does it mean for your students both for their examinations but also in everyday life. You may have been amazed at the power of generative AI but is it all good? What considerations should your students think about? We take you through a...

AI in primary computingCP408

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be linked to aspects of the primary computing curriculum, supporting creativity, digital literacy, and the use of information technology.This course will support you in developing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used in everyday life. It will help ensure...

Assembly language in A Level computer scienceCP511

Dive into the world of assembly language; this CPD will develop both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in relation to the use of this fundamental, low-level mode of programming for A Level computer science. During this two-hour course, you’ll learn the essentials of assembly language including...

Behaviour for learning in a computing environment - short courseCP468

This course is aimed at secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure the behaviour management and learning atmosphere in a computing environment enables progress. Participants will get the opportunity to look at the adolescent brain development, assess their own behaviours and look at computing related...

Boolean logic in A Level computer scienceCP513

Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer, and the same concept can be represented by a logic circuit diagram, a truth table, or a Boolean expression. During this course you’ll learn how to interpret circuit diagrams, write Boolean expressions and explore the laws of Boolean algebra....

Collaboration in KS3 programmingCP437

Programming is a highly collaborative activity, through which groups of individuals can achieve greater things than they would alone. In industry as well as through the lived experience of young people working creatively with code, many effective approaches to collaborative working have emerged that deserve a place in...