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Certificate in Education Course in Blackpool

Cost£5,025.00
Duration18 months
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Certificate in Education Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day over 18 months.

The course prepares you to teach in further education, adult education, and training settings. You'll need a teaching placement in place before you start, along with a Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach. Units cover teaching practice, planning and delivering lessons, and assessing learners.

You'll finish with a Certificate in Education.

Who this course is for

The Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) is designed for people who want to teach and make a positive difference in the Further Education and Skills sector. It prepares you for teaching roles in colleges, training providers and adult education settings. The qualification is fully aligned with current standards set by the Department for Education and the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), ensuring your training meets national expectations. The Cert Ed offers a supportive and flexible pathway into teaching, designed to fit around your existing work or professional commitments. You'll be guided step by step as you develop the core skills needed to teach effectively, including: Planning and delivering engaging lessons; Preparing learning materials; Managing a positive and inclusive learning environment; Assessing learners and supporting their progress. Alongside your studies, you'll complete a teaching placement, where you'll put theory into practice in a real classroom or training setting. You'll be supported by an experienced subject specialist mentor, helping you build confidence in lesson delivery and learner support. As you progress through the course, you'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you've learned and how you apply this in real teaching situations. This portfolio demonstrates that you meet the professional standards required for teaching in further education. The course places strong emphasis on inclusive practice, helping you understand how effective assessment, planning and support can improve learner outcomes and progression across the sector. The Cert Ed provides a strong foundation for further development. With additional professional development through the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), you may progress towards Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

Entry requirements

To study the Certificate in Education (Cert Ed), you must have a suitable teaching placement in place. This must allow you to complete: A minimum of 250 hours of teaching and teaching‑related experience; Support from a subject‑specialist mentor; 10 teaching observations across the duration of the course. You'll also need: A Level 3 vocational or technical qualification in the subject you wish to teach.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and deliver lessons in your specialist subject.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing and giving feedback to learners.
  • You'll learn how to create inclusive learning environments.
  • You'll understand the professional standards expected in further education.
  • You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and improve it over time.
  • You'll work with a subject-specialist mentor to develop your skills.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Bispham Campus and complete a minimum of 250 hours of teaching practice in your placement setting. You'll be observed teaching at least 10 times across the course. Assessment includes written assignments, reflective practice, and evidence gathered from your teaching placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must arrange a suitable teaching placement before enrolling, and you'll need a Level 3 qualification in the subject you plan to teach.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Further Education Tutor, teaches a specialist subject in a college or training provider.
  • Adult Education Teacher, delivers learning in community or adult education settings.
  • Vocational Trainer, trains learners in a workplace or skills centre.
  • Learning and Development Facilitator, supports staff training within organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, the next step for those wanting a fuller teaching qualification recognised across further education.
  • PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education, for those aiming to teach in further education at degree level.
  • Level 4 Award in Education and Training, a shorter qualification useful for those moving into occasional or part-time teaching roles.
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