During this course you’ll learn what databases are and why we use them, exploring how to use SQL to search and manipulate the data. Along the way, you’ll learn about primary keys and table relationships, as well as how to create joins to search multiple tables. In the final week, you’ll finish by...

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

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

On this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how computers work at a fundamental level. You’ll explore system architecture, along with how computers use binary and logic. Once you’ve examined the von Neumann model of computer architecture and the Fetch-Execute cycle, you’ll learn to...

Location	Online
Duration	8 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	Online
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

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

How we can start to prepare students for the GCSE (or equivalent) in Design and Technology from the very start of Year 7.There is a £30 Teacher Release Payment available from STEM Learning for maintained schools. Please note that this does not deduct the fee immediately.  You will receive an invoice for the...

Start date	29 Apr 2024
Location
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	From £75.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

Understand how curriculum planning and lesson delivery can support low attaining and SEND students.Develop practical strategies to provide effective support for these pupils in lessons to better prepare your pupils for examinations.Reflect on the latest research findings relating to effective strategies to enable low...

Start date	01 May 2024
Location
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	From £75.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Start date	02 May 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, whilst preparing for their GCSE exams in computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding of...

Start date	08 May 2024
Location
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

 This session is designed to develop confidence and science skills of cover supervisors and teaching assistants supporting or leading secondary science lessons.It focuses on developing knowledge and understanding of working scientifically.

Start date	08 May 2024
Location
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	From £60.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

Increase confidence in our delivery of practical lessons through developing a deeper understanding of when to use them and some of the common pitfalls of practical activity, by:Considering why we do practical work in science;​Reflecting on how we best develop learners’ understanding and skills through...

Start date	09 May 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	From £75.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details

Increase confidence in our delivery of practical lessons through developing a deeper understanding of when to use them and some of the common pitfalls of practical activity, by:Considering why we do practical work in science;​Reflecting on how we best develop learners’ understanding and skills through...

Start date	09 May 2024
Location	Remote delivered CPD
Duration	2 Hours
Fees	From £75.00 + VAT. Fees can vary, see page for more details