Discover Your Path to QTLS with Our
Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) Course
What is the Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills)?
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills)
Inspire. Motivate. Educate. Become the teacher who changes lives.
At Teacher Training UK, we deliver one of the most supportive, flexible, and impactful teaching qualifications in the sector. Our Ofqual-accredited Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) is designed for aspiring and in-service teachers working with learners aged 14 and above, those who want a career with purpose, confidence, and long-lasting professional growth.
Whether you're already teaching in further education, training within industry, or stepping into the classroom for the first time, we’ll help you build the knowledge, skills and professional identity you need to thrive.
Programme Fees and Payment Options
The cost of the Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training (DET)—which provides eligibility to progress to QTLS—is £2,995 (discounted from £3,600 for applications submitted by 31 May 2026).
Payment is structured to be manageable and flexible for working professionals. The fee is paid as:
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£115 deposit, followed by
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24 monthly payments of £120
This allows trainees to spread the cost of the programme over two years while securing their place with a low initial deposit.
Where Studying Meets Living
“What makes this course really unique is that it fits around life so easily. As a single parent, I was able to study remotely with my children at home, this made everything possible.”
— Rebecca McDonald, Former Student
Our flexible model is intentionally designed for busy adults. Learn online, access expert support at any time, and develop your teaching practice without giving up your personal commitments.
Why Choose Teacher Training UK?
Exceptional Learning Experience
Our programme brings together leading experts in education alongside world-class online learning technology. Each module offers rich interaction, independent study, research-informed teaching, and collaborative learning with peers across the country.
Expert Guest Lecturers
Learn from internationally respected educational thinkers, including
Professor Dylan Wiliam, Matt Bromley, and Andy Griffith, who deliver sessions throughout the programme.
Unlimited 1:1 Tutor Support
Our tutors are experienced teacher educators who provide personal guidance, detailed feedback, and academic support whenever you need it.
World-Leading Virtual Classroom
Our Learning Management System is ranked #1 globally for online teaching. Expect high-quality sessions, interactive activities, and a deeply supportive digital community.
Extensive Online Library
Access academic texts, journals, and professional publications to support your assignments, lesson planning, and research.
Accredited & Respected
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Ofqual Accredited
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Provider of Training Excellence (CPD Standards Office)
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Recognised for QTLS progression through the Society for Education and Training
How Do We Prepare You to Teach, Lead, and Make a Lasting Impact?
Programme Aims
Our mission is to develop confident, knowledgeable, reflective, and professional teachers who make a genuine difference.
By the end of the programme, you will:
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Understand key theories, frameworks, and policies underpinning effective teaching
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Apply research-informed strategies to real classroom practice
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Develop strong pedagogical, organisational, and communication skills
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Reflect critically to continually refine your teaching
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Support diverse learners through inclusive practice
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Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and a commitment to lifelong learning
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Be prepared to progress to QTLS status
Teaching Practice Requirements
To complete the diploma, trainees must achieve:
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150 hours of teaching practice
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250 hours total placement activity
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10 formal observations (minimum 45 minutes each)
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Evidence across 6 professional and academic modules
Trainees must secure their own teaching role or placement prior to enrolment, as this is an in-service qualification.
Attendance, Engagement & Excellence
Success in teaching requires consistency, commitment, and reliability. We expect trainees to:
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Attend 100% of sessions (minimum 85% per module)
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Log in 10 minutes before class begins
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Keep cameras switched on during online classes
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Communicate promptly with tutors about any absences
This ensures you get the most from the programme and meet the professional standards expected in further education.
Mentoring & Observations
Every trainee is supported by a workplace mentor who:
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Observes teaching throughout the programme
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Meets regularly to support reflection and development
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Guides the trainee in understanding their learners and context
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Helps shape teaching approaches and professional growth
We provide mentors with clear guidance, templates, and support to ensure high-quality developmental feedback.
Assessment & Academic Standards
Assessment is varied, practical, and designed to strengthen your teaching. You will complete:
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Written assignments
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Presentations and seminars
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Micro-teaching
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Peer observations
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Teaching practice portfolio
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Developmental reflections
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Recorded evidence of professional practice
Every module integrates theory with practice, ensuring you become a teacher who can apply learning effectively in the classroom.
We uphold the highest academic standards, including:
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Harvard referencing
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Independent research
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Critical analysis
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Reflective practice
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Academic integrity and plagiarism awareness
Time to start something new
Unlock your passion, discover new skills
Meet One of Our Expert Instructors: Matt Bromley
Matt Bromley is one of the highly experienced instructors on our programme. He is a dynamic and engaging educator with a deep passion for professional development and improving practice across the education sector. Matt has collaborated extensively with Teacher Training UK, delivering seminars on key topics such as theories, principles and models of learning, inclusive curriculum design, and reflective practice. His sessions are consistently described as motivating, insightful, and grounded in real classroom experience.
Matt is an accomplished education writer and advisor who has accumulated more than two decades of experience in teaching and leadership. He has held positions such as secondary school headteacher, principal, FE college vice principal, and MAT director. In addition, he is a proficient public speaker, trainer, and school improvement lead, and he also serves as a primary school governor. Matt has contributed to several newspapers and magazines, authored several best-selling education books, and is a frequent keynote speaker at national and international conferences and events.
Suitable for
Graduates and Non-Graduates
Accessible from
Anywhere in the World
Work Towards
Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status
Flexible
Payment Options
12 and 24 Month Plans
What Skills and Knowledge Will You Build Through Each Module?
The Modules
Our curriculum consists of six professionally focused modules:
Module 1 – Preparing to Teach
Introduction to the role of the teacher, micro-teaching, professional expectations, and reflective practice.
Module 2 – Understanding Learners
Inclusion, diversity, barriers to learning, EAL needs, diagnostic assessment, and individual learning goals.
Module 3 – Planning & Designing Learning
Curriculum design, qualification frameworks, lesson planning, pedagogical content knowledge, and resource development.
Module 4 – Facilitating Learning
Learning theories, communication, motivation, digital literacy, and creating an inclusive and safe learning environment.
Module 5 – Assessment & Quality Assurance
Assessment for and of learning, questioning, feedback, validity, reliability, IQA and EQA requirements.
Module 6 – Enhancing Professional Expertise
Professional identity, reflective models, sustainability, CPD, sector expectations, and evaluating your own teaching practice.
“You don’t get support like this on other courses. The tutors were amazing, and we still have a group chat where we help each other with ideas and job opportunities.”
— Pradeepa Gayani, Former Student
Our trainees form genuine networks, with each other, with tutors, and with the educators who deliver guest lectures. Many continue supporting each other long after they graduate.
Navigating Success: How We Support You
We provide:
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Regular 1:1 tutorials every six weeks (or more as needed)
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Detailed written feedback on every assignment
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Observation reports with developmental targets
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Structured guidance on academic writing and research
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Clear expectations for submission, extensions, and deadlines
Our goal is simple: your success.
Progression: Your Path to QTLS
Upon completing the diploma, you meet the initial teaching qualification requirement to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS) through the Society for Education and Training (SET). Additional teaching hours required for QTLS are set by SET directly.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Become the teacher who inspires, motivates, and transforms lives. Take the next step with the UK’s most supportive, research-informed, high-quality training provider.
What Our Students Say About Us
Simone Swan
I would highly recommend the programme to others. Everyone at Teacher Training UK is super supportive.
Andy Dutton
I would absolutely recommend this course to someone else, I've learnt so much. I think that this course is a great route to teaching.
Akram Warren
I would rate the quality of teaching that I received at Teacher Training UK very highly, instructors are very knowledgeable.