Teaching courses

We offer a range of courses to get you on your way to your teaching certificate. Start your journey today!

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Our Teaching Courses:

Not sure which course is for you? We explain below to help you decide which teaching certificate is best suited for your career goals and circumstances.

Teaching award

Explore the journey to becoming a teacher or a tutor

The course you choose will depend on your current qualifications and career goals. If you are a complete beginner with no prior teaching experience and have limited time or budget, start with a Level 3 Award course in Education & Training (AET).

This course provides a solid foundation for your teaching career, is cost-effective, and enables you to start teaching quickly.

You will learn about the key principles of teaching and learning, and cover topics such as:

  • The roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
  • How to use inclusive teaching and learning approaches
  • The principles and practices of assessment

 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have a portfolio of work and a UK recognised, fully accredited teaching certificate – Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) (RQF)

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Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Original price was: £180.00.Current price is: £162.00. inc. VAT

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training provides an introduction to teaching and the skills and knowledge required to work in education and training. It will help you understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher, and how to plan and deliver lessons, assess learners, and provide feedback.

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We use Moodle™ – the most popular Learning Platform around the globe. To date, over 2 billion students have enrolled on courses worldwide using the Moodle™ Platform.

The platform is available on every device, with your course information and study materials organised so that it is easy to complete your work, your assignments, submit them and get tutor feedback. You can come back to exactly where you left off whenever you take a break. It also includes a community of learners and connects you with your tutor.

Teaching certificate

For a more specific focus and deeper understanding of a subject area you have chosen to specialise in

All our courses provide a teaching certificate, but if you already have some teaching experience and want to specialise, the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (CET) is ideal.

This course will develop your teaching skills and knowledge within a specific framework.

You will learn about key principles of Education as well as cover topics such as:

  • Teaching in a Specialist Area
  • Using Resources for Education and Training
  • Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area

 

On successful completion of this course, the learner will achieve a UK recognised, fully accredited qualification/certificate – Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (CET) (RQF)

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Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training

Original price was: £400.00.Current price is: £360.00. inc. VAT

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) is the teaching qualification that prepares people to work as teachers or trainers. It’s a first stage qualification that covers the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching, planning, and assessing.

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Teaching diploma leading to QTLS status

For a lifelong career in education and full-time teaching across various levels and subjects.

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching

Get the advanced skills and knowledge you need to have a professional teaching career with the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (DIT) course.

Once qualified, you can apply for your Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) through the Society for Education and Training (SET).

This is a brand new course updated and launching in January 2025.

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Level 5 Diploma in Teaching

Original price was: £880.00.Current price is: £800.00. inc. VAT

We offer two options to study & pay for this Diploma in Education – Standard & Fast Track. Depending on your needs you can complete this course as fast as 26 weeks with our Fast Track option, or as long as 18 months with a Standard options.
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Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Original price was: £585.00.Current price is: £526.50. inc. VAT

The guided learning hours 360. We recommend 6-8 hours of study per week, to complete the course in approximately 12 months. As the course assignments are online, study at your own pace.

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Teaching qualification certificate & QTLS

What is the difference between QTLS & QTS? Let us explain in plain language.

Both are recognised teaching statuses, but are awarded by different organisations and apply to different teaching environments.

QTS: Awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency for teaching in state-funded schools.

QTLS: Awarded by SET (Society for Education & Training) for teaching in the adult education and training sector (over 16s).

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The Role of DTLLS Qualification and Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

The DTLLS qualification, now known as the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (DIT), is an all-encompassing teaching qualification that covers a wide range of teaching scenarios. It’s a popular choice among aspiring teachers.

The DIT qualification (or its equivalent) is often a prerequisite for achieving QTLS status to ensure that teachers possess the necessary skills and knowledge for high-quality education and training.

Level 5 DIT course is a flexible course that can be completed 100% online, making it an ideal option for those with other commitments.

Assessment & IQA Courses

These courses provide essential training for guiding others during their vocational qualifications in both learning and workplace environments.

Level 3 Certificate Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement course

Level 3 Certificate Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

Original price was: £308.00.Current price is: £280.00. inc. VAT

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) is the qualification that provides the skills and knowledge required to assess the occupational competence of learners in a variety of settings, including classrooms and professional training.
Level 4 IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice units 1 and 2

Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice (2 units)

Original price was: £253.00.Current price is: £230.00. inc. VAT

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is intended for those who wish to work in quality assurance in a wide range of environments such as further education (FE) colleges, independent training organisations or Local Authorities.
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Level 4 Award in Understanding the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice (1 unit)

Original price was: £137.50.Current price is: £125.00. inc. VAT

Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is a regulated qualification that helps learners understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance.
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