Gain the Core Skills to Deliver Effective Workplace Training
The Award in Education and Training is an ideal short course for anyone interested in training in the workplace and within a learning and development sector organisation. This course is a great introduction to the theoretical skills and practical knowledge required to enable you to plan and deliver education and training. This is a 14 week programme delivered 2.5 hours per week.
Entry Requirements
This course is available to students aged 19 years and over.
Next course dates
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15 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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14 Weeks
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£782
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13 Jan 2027
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Bispham Campus
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14 Weeks
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£782
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Advance Your Career in Learning and Development
Career Progression & Prospects
This course is for those working in learning and development departments in organisations or independent training providers, local authorities and voluntary organisations.
This course is not appropriate for those wanting to teach in primary schools. If you are interested in teaching in nursery education or primary schools please contact the Society, Health and Childhood Team.
After completing this course you may be able to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Progression is dependent on your training role and responsibilities and your level of qualifications. We can advise you on how you can progress further and which course is appropriate for you.
Key Course Information
Qualification obtained
Award in Education and TrainingFees and funding
This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.
How You’ll Learn
Delivery is by presentations, workshops, student participation and observations.
The course is 2.5 hours a week over 14 weeks. You will also be expected to do independent study of a minimum of 2 hours a week.
Expert tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
How You’ll Be Assessed
You will study the following modules:
- Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training - 35% written coursework
- Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training - 30% practical micro teach and group presentation
- Understanding the principles and practices of assessment - 35% written coursework
