NO DEGREE REQUIRED
You don’t need a university degree. If you have subject expertise or relevant experience, you can gain this qualification.
STUDY ANYWHERE IN THE UK
Fully online with weekly live sessions. Learn from home while receiving structured teaching and personal tutor support.
PROGRESS TOWARDS QTLS
Complete the Level 5 Diploma and become eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
AFFORDABLE MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Early Bird fee from £2,995 or spread the cost with a low deposit and monthly payments. Designed to fit around work and life.
SPECIALISTS IN THE LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING
Teacher training isn't just one of the things we do. It's what we specialise in.
At Teacher Training UK, our focus is the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills), alongside selected qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and Assessor Awards. Rather than offering a wide range of unrelated courses, we concentrate our expertise on what matters most: exceptional teaching, thoughtfully designed programmes and outstanding support for every trainee.
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching
Course duration
12 Months
Study format
Weekly live online teaching, supported independent study and practical teaching experience.
Live session times
Mondays, 5.00–6.30 pm, with an optional drop-in from 6.30–7.00 pm. All times are UK time.
Course price
Standard fee: £3,600. Early Bird fee: £2,995, subject to availability and the applicable booking deadline.
Monthly payment plans
Standard: £120 deposit, followed by 24 monthly payments of £145 total £3,600.
Early Bird: £115 deposit, followed by 24 monthly payments of £120 total £2,995.
Route to QTLS
Completing the diploma can support progression towards Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through a separate professional formation process with the Education and Training Foundation. You must meet its eligibility requirements; QTLS is not awarded automatically on completion of the diploma.
You can verify this qualification and awarding body on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
YOUR PATHWAY TO TEACHING AND QTLS
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Teacher Training UK stands apart through a combination of expert-led teaching, outstanding support, and sector-recognised quality.
EXPERT LECTURERS AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Learn from leading educational experts, including Professor Dylan Wiliam, Matt Bromley, and Andy Griffith. Their insight connects theory, research, and practice in meaningful and engaging ways.
ACCREDITED AND
TRUSTED
Ofqual-accredited and recognised as a Provider of Training Excellence. Our qualifications are respected across the FE and Skills sector and lead to QTLS.
A WORLD-LEADING DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM
Canvas provides an engaging and accessible learning environment where trainees can access resources, participate in discussions, complete assessments and receive personalised feedback.
SPECIALISTS IN TEACHER EDUCATION
Our expertise is focused on the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching. This specialist approach allows us to concentrate on delivering exceptional teacher training, rather than offering dozens of unrelated qualifications.
UNLIMITED TUTOR
SUPPORT
Receive personalised guidance throughout your programme, including tutorials, detailed feedback, and ongoing professional support from experienced and approachable tutors.
INTELLIGENTLY DESIGNED LEARNING
We've carefully reorganised the qualification requirements into structured teaching modules, bringing related topics together in a logical sequence that connects theory with classroom practice.
TRUSTED AND RECOGNISED
At Teacher Training UK, we work in partnership with schools, multi-academy trusts, and further education providers to deliver accredited, practice-focused teacher training. Our programmes are designed in line with the expectations of Ofqual and the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). These strong connections ensure that every qualification we offer is nationally respected, professionally recognised, and fully aligned with current teaching standards.
I'm Professor Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London, and one of the speakers on Teacher Training UK's Diploma in Teaching programme. The focus of this programme is on developing aspiring teachers and trainers from the industry, along with individuals who are already working in schools and colleges, and who have a deep passion and interest in developing their practice. Teacher Training UK understand the immense value and expertise these educators bring to the profession. By investing in their professional development, Teacher Training UK strive to enhance their impact on student achievement, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and create meaningful change within education.
- Professor Dylan Wiliam
EXPLORE OUR KEY PAGES
Everything you need to know about Teacher Training UK can be found across our key pages. Explore the areas below to learn more about our programmes, support, and routes into teaching.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US
Rebecca McDonald
"The support is brilliant. I know I can always get hold of the course tutors at any time if I need extra help or if I'm struggling with anything."
Jonathan Sanders
"The programme was brilliant from start to finish. Everyone at Teacher Training UK could not have been more helpful."
Kabuki Johnson
"The quality of teaching is excellent, all of the instructors on the programme are really knowledgeable."
