Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text. This online course explores how computers do interesting things with data. You’ll discover how to represent and manipulate text, images and sound and compression and other algorithms.Due to its section on the representation of images, this...

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

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...

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

From self-driving cars to determining someone's age, artificial intelligence (AI) systems trained with machine learning (ML) are being used more and more. But what is AI, and what does machine learning actually involve?

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

This self-paced course will support you in ensuring that you keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum.Online safety is a whole-school priority, and can be supported effectively through a quality computing curriculum. Using high-quality, evidence-based...

Location	Online
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for everyone. 

Location	Online
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	From £30.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...

Location	Online
Duration	15 Hours
Fees	From £85.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

Effective transition between key stage 2 and key stage 3 is essential to build pupils' confidence and maintain their engagement with computing, as well as to ensure continuity with the curriculum.During this course, you will explore the evidence on effective transition and its impact on students’ academic needs, and...

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

In this course, you deepen your understanding of algorithms and programming within the Key Stage 1 curriculum, providing you with the tools and knowledge to teach these concepts with confidence. Through unpicking the National Curriculum and what the statements look like with younger pupils, you will better understand...

Location	Online
Duration	3 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Physical computing involves programming digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. It touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum, bringing subject knowledge and programming skills to engaging and enjoyable classroom activities.The Crumble Controller...

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

This course will support you in developing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used in everyday life, including by primary-aged pupils. You will explore the place of AI in the primary computing curriculum, both in terms of digital literacy and pupil's use of AI. This will involve exploring how AI links...

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

The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.You will build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems...

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

During the course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs. You’ll create and edit files that can store data for later use, as you begin to develop simple software applications.New program code almost always contains errors; you’ll become adept at debugging - testing...

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

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...

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

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...

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

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...

Location	Online
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free