Online courses

Online courses

Online courses for teachers, trainers and support staff

The College of Teachers runs several interactive and relevant online distance-learning courses available through our Learning Centre. Many of these lead to the award of one of The College’s qualifications. Whatever your role in your organisation, undertaking one of The College's courses will result in your developing sound knowledge and skills leading to an internationally recognised qualification.

	Leadership course for teachers and trainers The first course to be made available is the new 'Leadership' course. This course is designed to help school leaders to develop their strategic leadership skills within the school environment. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Certificate of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Leadership course
	Communication course for teacher and trainers The second course to be made available is the new 'Communication' course. In a global world where we live, learn and work with others from very different communication and cultural backgrounds there is an urgent need for us to become more aware of the issues that affect our interactions. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’Associateship Find out more about our Communication course
	Action research course for teachers and teaching assistants The third of these courses is 'Action research for teachers and teaching assistants'. The Action Research course was designed for teachers and teaching assistants who want to develop their expertise or bring about change through a research approach. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Diploma of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Action research course
	Teaching assistant course The fourth course to be made available is the 'Teaching Assistant' course. The programme of study has been designed and written with your role in mind, enabling you to develop some very specific skills that will make your input to children’s learning even more effective. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Certificate of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Teaching assistant course
	Strategies for Successful Special Needs Support course The fifth course is the 'Strategies for Successful Special Needs Support' course. This accredited online course is designed for teachers and assistants who work with children with special needs. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Certificate of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Strategies for Successful Special Needs Support course
	Time for admin course The sixth course to be made available is the 'Time for admin' course. This course is designed to help you, as a school administrator, to self-evaluate the work that you do in school. Undertaking this course will enhance your understanding of your school environment. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Certificate of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Time for admin course
	Interactive whiteboard course The seventh of these courses is on the use of Interactive Whiteboards; this is a theoretical online course to help teachers, trainers or anyone who uses an interactive whiteboard build good understanding on how to use these innovative teaching tools within a classroom environment. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Certificate of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Interactive whiteboard course
	Foundations in leadership for medical practitioners The eighth course to be made is available is the new 'Foundations in leadership for medical practitioners' course. The course is designed for medical practitioners to support their development in a leadership role. It is equally suitable to senior and middle managers within the healthcare industry. The course is assessed and leads to a College of Teachers’ Certificate of Educational Studies. Find out more about our Foundations in leadership for medical practitioners course