The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education: Teacher Development has been designed to support the continuing professional development of teachers working in schools around the world.

This programme provides an opportunity to:

• Develop and enhance your professional teaching and learning practice
• Work with colleagues to engage and reflect on successful teaching practices, including your own
• Understand your own teaching practice and other models of teaching practice in the context of research undertaken by UCL Institute of Education academics.

As a graduate of the programme, you will gain:

• An ability to manage your own learning and reflect on your practice, so as to improve and change the outcomes for your learners.
• A University of London Professional Graduate Certificate in Education: Teacher Development (FHEQ level 6). This equates to 60 credits, and is equivalent to the final year of an honours undergraduate degree. It will help students who may not have had the opportunity to get an honours-level undergraduate degree when completing earlier study, and may also help qualify you for master’s level study.

This programme does not offer UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

How you study

The programme is delivered online and there is no requirement to come to the UK as part of your studies. It is a self-guided course for your professional development that you will work with alongside a self-identified critical friend, and fellow students. Your professional development will be supplemented and supported by our high quality materials. Each module offers a structured learning experience with a coherent set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria to support you in your learning.

The coursework includes the requirement to undertake critical reflection and professional discussions with your colleagues. You will engage in online forums throughout your studies and enjoy the benefits of being part of a network of teachers developing a community of practice.

Career opportunities

This programme will prepare students who wish to go on to Masters level study in Education.

In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching institution.