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...

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...

Creative digital media projectsCP414

As part of a rich computing curriculum offering, digital media development is a creative and highly relevant area of interest to students of all abilities.This CPD supports teachers to develop a range of pedagogical skills, helping them to confidently lead students through inspiring digital projects suitable for KS3...

Data structures in A Level computer scienceCP512

Databases for A-level Computer ScienceCP507

Learn about a new topic from GCSE, the world of databases. We will discuss the key terminology you need to learn to teach the students in your classes. You will learn the skill of normalising a database right from 1st normal form to 3rd normal form which, is a topic many students find a challenge. As well as...

Data-driven IT projects in secondary computingCP485

Data-rich projects using spreadsheets and database are an integral part of KS3 computing, and technical qualifications at 14+. Developing the skills for student success, over the whole secondary age range, is the focus for this CPD. Teachers will gain confidence to set challenging briefs requiring well-planned and...