Our teacher training courses will prepare you for a career in the classroom, teaching adults and young people aged 16+. This can include teaching in sixth forms, in offender learning, in further education colleges, or in community settings. There’s also the option to enhance your existing skill set with some of our shorter courses.
Teacher training
Who are Leicester College’s Teacher Training Courses for?
What you go on to teach will differ according to your background, existing qualifications, and your own career aims. Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Some of our shorter courses are equivalent to GCSE or A level, while the PGCE and Level 5 Diploma are closer to degree level. Candidates who lack conventional qualifications but have relevant work experience and can prove their ability to study at a higher level will still be considered. Getting into teaching has never been more accessible for those returning to learning, and the way our courses are structured and delivered make them especially suitable for career changers.
As well a teacher training courses we also offer qualifications for people who wish to work in education with children.
Further Information
We spend longer at work now than ever before, with retirement ages steadily rising. Changing careers to fulfil your ambitions makes sense – why spend years working at a career you don’t enjoy? Any teacher or mentor will tell you that while the job offers challenges, no two days are the same, and the rewards can be immense.
English for Language and Literacy Teaching Award level 3
Course Code: C0722
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Start Date
28 Feb 2019 -
Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
14 weeks -
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This is a blended learning course which will be delivered by a mixture of online tasks and classroom workshops. It will help to develop a better understanding of how to support learners develop their English skills as well as developing your own English language knowledge and process skills as part of a progression into English […]
View CourseLevel 5 University Diploma in Education and Training
Course Code: C6246
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Start Date
24 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This is a two year part-time in-service programme which is validated and certificated by De Montfort University. The course will introduce you to aspects of teaching, learning and assessment to enable you to develop your work as a teacher, trainer or tutor. This course is for those wanting to work with learners who are aged […]
View CourseLevel 5 University Diploma in Education and Training
Course Code: C6245
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Start Date
26 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This course was previously known as DTTLS . It is a two year part-time in-service programme which is validated and certificated by De Montfort University. The course will introduce you to aspects of teaching, learning and assessment to enable you to develop your work as a teacher, trainer or tutor. This course is for those […]
View CourseLevel 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training (PGCE)
Course Code: C6244
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Start Date
24 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This is a two year part-time in-service programme which is validated and certificated by De Montfort University. The course will introduce you to aspects of teaching, learning and assessment to enable you to develop your work as a teacher, trainer or tutor. This course is for those working or wanting to work with learners who […]
View CourseLevel 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training (PGCE)
Course Code: C6260
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Start Date
26 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This is a two year part-time in-service programme which is validated and certificated by De Montfort University. The course will introduce you to aspects of teaching, learning and assessment to enable you to develop your work as a teacher, trainer or tutor. This course is for those working or wanting to work with learners who […]
View CourseMathematics for Numeracy Teaching Award level 3
Course Code: C0723
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Start Date
28 Feb 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This is a blended learning course which will be delivered by a mixture of online tasks and classroom workshops. It will help to develop a better understanding of how to support learners develop their numeracy skills while also providing an essential stepping stone towards becoming a maths specialist or achieving your PGCE/Diploma. This is […]
View CoursePreparing to Teach in Education and Training Award level 3
Course Code: C5764
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Start Date
06 Mar 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
12 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification. It was previously known as PTTLS . The award is appropriate for teachers, tutors and trainers who may be working, or intend to work, within an FE college, adult and community learning centre or learning provider and for those delivering work based […]
View CourseUnderstanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate level 2
Course Code: C6096
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Start Date
Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
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Duration
6 weeks
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Campus
DISTANCE
Fifteen percent of the population is affected by a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and developmental coordination disorder. This course is ideal for anyone working with individuals who have specific learning difficulties or if you would just like to increase your knowledge and understanding. The course will look at […]
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