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If you have a passion for teaching, our education, teaching and coaching courses cover everything to do with the learning experience. There is plenty on offer with courses available at all levels, from early years education programmes and specialist training qualifications to assessor and instructor courses. We are dedicated to helping aspiring teachers, teaching assistants and other education support staff to achieve their educational career goals.

Besides the new skills and knowledge that stimulates career progression, many of our students opt to continue their training to become teachers.

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Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) Level 3 NVQ

Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) Level 3 NVQ

If you are looking for advice and guidance training, the BIIAB Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) qualification (601/7407/9) is perfect for you. Helping you develop the... Learn more >

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7 LESSONS
from £24.54 a month
Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) (RQF) Level 3

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) (RQF) Level 3

This Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) ROF Qualification (500/9758/1) is a new course that came to replace the old A1\2 and D32\33 assessor qualification.   The course,... Learn more >

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3 LESSONS
from £37.74 a month
Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) Level 4

Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) Level 4

If you ever wanted to teach, the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training RQF (601/4416/6) course will bring you the right qualification (post September 2013) for a rewarding career... Learn more >

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8 LESSONS
from £34.31 a month
Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) CACHE Level 3 (RQF)

Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) CACHE Level 3 (RQF)

This qualification sets the standard for anyone working in early years. An early years practitioner works with children aged 0-5 years and supports their early education in a safe environment.... Learn more >

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23 LESSONS
from £79.96 a month
Diploma in Playwork CACHE Level 3 (RQF) (NVQ)

Diploma in Playwork CACHE Level 3 (RQF) (NVQ)

The Level 3 Playwork Diploma (NVQ) (QRN: 501/0997/2) will give you the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be a playworker at Level 3 based on the National Occupational Standards.... Learn more >

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15 LESSONS
from £79.96 a month
Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Level 4 Certificate

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Level 4 Certificate

This qualification is designed to help teaching assistants to expand their skills. If you work in a school environment and want to take the next step in your career, then... Learn more >

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7 LESSONS
from £24.54 a month
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)

Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)

The term “special educational needs” or SEN is used to describe children with learning difficulties, or disabilities that can turn studying into a challenge. With the help of dedicated staff,... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £21.11 a month
Special Educational Needs (SEN) - Advanced

Special Educational Needs (SEN) - Advanced

People with special educational needs have a higher chance of leading happy, fulfilling and successful lives provided they have the right support. This is why it is important that education... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £15.83 a month
Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

Teaching Assistant: Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools has been specially designed to educate learners who want to become teaching assistants, learning support assistants or... Learn more >

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11 LESSONS
from £43.01 a month
Teaching Assistant: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF)

Teaching Assistant: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF)

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF) has been designed to provide learners with the skills and resources to become effective school support workers. This... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £20.85 a month
Teaching Assistant: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF)

Teaching Assistant: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF)

This is a knowledge based qualification course. It is suitable for: Those who may not yet be employed within a school All support staff roles in schools, including school administrator,... Learn more >

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4 LESSONS
from £16.36 a month
Teaching Assistant: Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) Level 3

Teaching Assistant: Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) Level 3

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) has been developed to give teaching assistants the skills and knowledge that they require... Learn more >

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15 LESSONS
from £27.18 a month
Teaching Assistant: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate (RQF) Level 3

Teaching Assistant: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate (RQF) Level 3

The Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate (RQF) Level 3 is perfect for anyone who is passionate about helping young people to reach their academic potential. Level 3 teaching... Learn more >

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11 LESSONS
from £19.26 a month
Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare CACHE Award Level 3 (RQF)

Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare CACHE Award Level 3 (RQF)

The childcare industry provides great opportunities for entrepreneurs to start up and run their own business. If you are passionate and love looking after children, then starting a home based... Learn more >

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2 LESSONS
from £13.99 a month
Child Minder (CACHE Level 3)

Child Minder (CACHE Level 3)

Gain an understanding of how to set up a Home-Based Childcare Service (CYPOP5) with our child care courses, which include the CACHE Level 3 Child Minding course. This will prepare... Learn more >

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7 LESSONS
from £13.99 a month
Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

The Autism Awareness course aims to develop your understanding of the diverse condition of autism and gives practical suggestions when working with autistic individuals. Autism refers to a whole range... Learn more >

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8 LESSONS
from £13.46 a month
Basic Maths

Basic Maths

Has Maths always been a problem for you? This Basic Maths course deals with a number of basic mathematical concepts that will be used during your study and/or work life.... Learn more >

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4 LESSONS
£127.99
Child Psychology

Child Psychology

If you are keen to know more about the mental, social and emotional development of children from birth through to adolescence, then this is the perfect course for you. Child... Learn more >

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20 LESSONS
from £15.57 a month
Counselling Children and Adolescents

Counselling Children and Adolescents

Unlike adults, children and teenagers are going through a time of great developmental change. This means counselling children and adolescents is extremely different from working with adults. The brain of... Learn more >

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22 LESSONS
from £18.74 a month
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

People who work in health and social care often work with patients, who for a range of reasons, may be less able to protect themselves from neglect, harm or abuse.... Learn more >

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2 LESSONS
£55.99
Child Day Care

Child Day Care

About the Level 3 Child Day Care Certificate Caring for children in their early years is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a parent. With a busy lifestyle... Learn more >

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10 LESSONS
from £11.87 a month
Instructor Skills

Instructor Skills

About the Level 3 Instructor Skills Certificate The way you teach a class impacts directly on the students’ ability to learn. This instructor skills course will teach you how to... Learn more >

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9 LESSONS
from £9.76 a month
Life Skills Coaching

Life Skills Coaching

About the Level 3 Life Skills Coaching Certificate Life coaching is about supporting and encouraging people to make the most of their lives. A life skills coach will assist clients... Learn more >

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18 LESSONS
from £15.66 a month
Bullying in Schools

Bullying in Schools

About the Level 3 Bullying in Schools Certificate Unfortunately, bullying is present in many schools across the UK. However, if teachers, teaching assistants and the other professionals working in schools... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £12.93 a month
Classroom Behaviour

Classroom Behaviour

About the Level 3 Classroom Behaviour Certificate Pupil behaviour in school is possibly one of the most difficult parts of being a teacher. This course is there to assist people... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £13.99 a month
Child Care

Child Care

Child care is one of the most demanding yet rewarding jobs available and the field encompasses a wide variety of roles, from parent to nanny to day-care worker, and more.... Learn more >

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7 LESSONS
from £11.87 a month
Child Care and Education

Child Care and Education

Our Child Care and Education course is aimed at anyone wanting to work with children and young people. About Our Child Care & Education Course This course is based on... Learn more >

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12 LESSONS
from £14.25 a month
Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Level 3

Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Level 3

About this Course The aim of this course is to promote best practice and ensure that the learner completes it with the skills and knowledge required to be able to... Learn more >

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12 LESSONS
from £12.67 a month
Life Skills Coaching - Advanced

Life Skills Coaching - Advanced

The Advanced Life Skills Coaching Diploma course is designed as a complete professional training package, incorporating a full range of therapeutical models in a complete holistic Life Skills Coaching programme.... Learn more >

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25 LESSONS
from £19.26 a month
Autism Awareness - Advanced

Autism Awareness - Advanced

This Level 4 Autism Awareness Advanced course builds on the Level 3 Autism Awareness course. It covers key discoveries and claims in the history of the condition and outlines modern... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £14.51 a month
Child Development

Child Development

This course examines areas of communication, language, play and social learning, whilst exploring the physical, mental and emotional development of the child. Formulated to cater to the needs and requirements... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £9.76 a month
Child Development - Advanced

Child Development - Advanced

An understanding of child/young people development is of paramount importance to any person working with or involved with children/young people. Understanding child development forms part of the curriculum for the... Learn more >

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4 LESSONS
from £11.35 a month
Caring for Children (CACHE) Level 1 Diploma

Caring for Children (CACHE) Level 1 Diploma

CACHE Diploma in Caring for Children – Level 1 If you are a parent or have worked with children, then you understand that caring for them during their crucial stage... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £15.57 a month
Child Behaviour

Child Behaviour

This Child Behaviour Course covers the theory behind why children behave the way they do, and looks at events and triggers that can create behaviour patterns in children. The course... Learn more >

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9 LESSONS
from £13.46 a month
Child Minder: Supporting vulnerable children (CACHE Level 3)

Child Minder: Supporting vulnerable children (CACHE Level 3)

Our Child Minder course is the CACHE Level 3 - Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage (CYPOP17) unit. The purpose of... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £13.19 a month
Children and Computers

Children and Computers

Computers, once the property of relatively few, are now common in many homes. It is only natural that as parents we want to provide the best opportunities we can for... Learn more >

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10 LESSONS
from £10.56 a month
Evaluating Open Learning

Evaluating Open Learning

The course aims to consider evaluation in a broad sense, highlighting the importance of organisational culture and the context in which learning will take place. It allows you to develop... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £8.71 a month
Exam Preparation

Exam Preparation

The course is designed for anyone working towards an examination and who wishes to improve their exam or assessment technique. The student will be taught how to interpret exam and... Learn more >

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15 LESSONS
from £9.76 a month
Lifestyle Consultant - Business

Lifestyle Consultant - Business

The traditional focus on specific job-related skills has expanded to include the training needs of the whole person necessary for meeting the constant challenges of changes in corporate environment. This... Learn more >

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18 LESSONS
from £12.93 a month
Lifestyle Consultant - Personal

Lifestyle Consultant - Personal

Every human being has a limit beyond which they seemingly cannot cope. The traditional focus on coping skills has expanded to include the needs of the whole person necessary for... Learn more >

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18 LESSONS
from £12.67 a month
Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner

Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner

This course is designed to provide meaningful training and knowledge to therapists and coaches who wish to offer assistance to clients with mood disorders such as Bi-Polar and Borderline Personality... Learn more >

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45 LESSONS
from £19.79 a month
Peak Performance Coaching

Peak Performance Coaching

On this course students will learn balancing techniques for assisting clients in working at their best all day every day. These techniques are both effective and flexible and offer the... Learn more >

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8 LESSONS
from £11.35 a month
Drama In Education

Drama In Education

Drama has been with us all since the very beginning: primitive man deals with the circumstances that shape his life by dramatically representing them through storytelling. Dance, folklore, chanting, ritual... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £8.71 a month
General Principles of Teaching

General Principles of Teaching

Not all teaching takes place in schools, although this is the norm, and the typical teaching situation consists of a teacher confronting a class of pupils who are to learn... Learn more >

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7 LESSONS
from £10.56 a month
Improving Learning Skills

Improving Learning Skills

Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people... Learn more >

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13 LESSONS
from £8.71 a month
Middle Years Award in Positive Parenting

Middle Years Award in Positive Parenting

This is a bespoke course that has been designed to promote an understanding of 6-12year olds and their specific needs. It is unique in its endeavours as it captures all... Learn more >

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10 LESSONS
from £13.99 a month
Playwork

Playwork

Our Playwork course is divided into six units, each of which deals with one or more learning outcomes related to one or more aspects of Play and Playwork. About Playwork... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £10.56 a month
Supporting Open Learners

Supporting Open Learners

Supporting Open Learners provides an introduction to the main methods and issues in support systems for open learning. It aims to give a broad view of support. Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £9.76 a month
Teaching English as a Second Language

Teaching English as a Second Language

About the Level 3 Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate English is the language of business, science, aviation and computers. It is the national language of 53 countries and... Learn more >

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6 LESSONS
from £12.14 a month
Why and When to Use Open Learning

Why and When to Use Open Learning

Open and flexible learning has become Europe's fastest growing training method. It has been used successfully for a wide range of applications with many different types of learners and from... Learn more >

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5 LESSONS
from £8.71 a month
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