The teacher training course contains nine online modules. These are designed by an expert academic team to provide students with a solid theoretical basis for developing their teaching skills, and therefore cover the following topics:

• Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
• Evaluating learning programmes
• Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
• Theories, principles and developments in education and training Understanding and managing behaviour in a learning environment Wider professional practice and development in education and training
• Inclusive practice
• Manage learning and development in groups
• Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area

Written assignments

This course also contains seven written assignments, which have been created to address all the subjects, both practical and theoretical, that learners will need to be familiar with in order to teach effectively:

• Theories, principles and developments in education and training
  Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
• Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training Professional practice in education and training
• Action research
  Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area
• Inclusive practice

Students are provided the online modules and assignments at the start of their programme. These contain the titles and tasks of the assignments and are made available to students for 5 years. There are 3 assignments in total, each consisting of specific topics and tasks. It is recommended to have a word count between 2,000-3,000 words per assignment and it is also recommended to use the Harvard style of referencing. Students are provided with tips on writing and a guide to referencing.

An assignment cannot be submitted for marking until it has been checked for plagiarism. Once the work has been checked and verified, it will then be sent to an external examiner who will mark the work against the awarding bodies marking standards.

At level 3, assignments are graded Pass or Fail. If a student fails the assignment, they will be provided feedback on the areas that need improving and are allowed to resubmit the assignment free of charge.

After a student has completed and passed all the assignments, they will be sent to the awarding body for verification and if the work is deemed acceptable, the student will receive their diploma certificate within 4 weeks of submission.

Graduating students can progress onto a university programme either to join at undergraduate entry level, usually on completion of a Level 3 programme, or onto a “top-up” degree, depending on the level of their completed Ofqual programme. Generally, Level 3 is undergraduate entry, Level 4 first year degree, Level 5 second year degree, Level 6 Graduate level and Level 7 Post Graduate level.

University top-up courses require you to have a qualification in a relevant subject. This means that the course of study that you choose should be closely tied to your previous qualification. However, it does not have to be the same subject. There is wide flexibility which allows our students to have a wide range of career or completion prospects upon graduation from one of our courses. Universities will generally look at your broader experiences and motivations as well as formal qualifications.

On completion of your Diploma, you will be eligible to complete a university top up programme from one of our university partners. Your final degree will be awarded by your chosen University and will not state that it has been completed online.

Level 4 is the equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s Degree programme.

Level 5 is the equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree programme. It is also equivalent to a HND diploma.

Undergraduate level 4/5 programme requirements

Entry to a level 4 programme generally requires a full secondary education and a minimum age of 18. Entry to a level 5 programme depends on a student gaining level 4 or equivalent. Level 4 is equivalent to the first year of a degree or HNC or local equivalent. Level 5 is equivalent to the second year of a university degree. If English is not your native language, you may need to provide verification of your English language capability. There may be an IELTS or TOEFL English language requirement or equivalent. Please note specific university requirements will differ between universities. Normally, universities will accept the 240 credits offered by the programme at Level 4/5 for final year completion, but students should check with their chosen university for specific entry requirements before enrolling through us.

There are no specific ‘enrolment dates’. Students are able to start and finish the course at a time and date that suits them. 

The cost of the course is £1900 and this includes everything you need to complete the course.