New to computing pathway for humanities and PSHE teachers - remoteCP472

New to computing pathway for music, art and media teachers - remoteCP473

New to computing pathway for modern foreign language teachers - remoteCP474

New to computing pathway for English teachers - remoteCP475

New to computing pathway for Science teachers - remoteCP476

An introduction to teaching robotics using VEXcode VR - short courseCP301

KS3 computing for the non-specialist teacher - face to faceCP215

Computing is a national curriculum foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3 computing, then this course will allow you to explore the subject knowledge required to confidently teach the Key Stage...

Key stage 3 computing for the non specialist teacher - remoteCP445

Computing is a national curriculum foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3 computing then this course will allow you to explore the subject knowledge required to confidently teach the Key Stage...

Search and sort algorithms - face to faceCP230

An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science. To reach their full potential, students of GCSE computer science need to be confident in using decomposition and abstraction to solve problems.Explore how each of the core search and sort algorithms function; exploring how they...

Python programming: working with data - face to faceCP233

As you progress beyond the basics of Python programming, this course will help you develop the level of programming skill required for GCSE computer science. You’ll go further through the fundamentals of programming, with lots of hands-on experience under the guidance of highly successful teachers of computer...

The internet and cyber-security - face to faceCP232

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...

Fundamentals of computer networks - face to faceCP222

Computer networks exist all around us. During the course, you will demystify the hardware and network topologies used for data transfer between computers, and help you make topic learning relevant and engaging to students.Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wireless, and how this...

Computer processors and instruction sets - face to faceCP231

Computer programs are written in a language that humans understand, but what about the computer itself? Every piece of software, and the instructions and data it contains, is made up of 1’s and 0’s, handled by the central processing unit or CPU.Explore the core of a modern computer - the processor. Learn...

Computer systems: input, output and storage - face to faceCP221

Computers take many forms, from the smart watch on your wrist to the powerful machines used to predict the weather. They all share some key features and GCSE computer science students need to have a solid understanding of what makes a computer.Take your first steps to opening up the computer, exploring the main...

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode - face to faceCP220

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in GCSE 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 GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key...