147 Skills, Education and Professional Development Postgraduate Certificate Degree Programs

Are you passionate about helping children become the very best they can be? If so, what better way to fulfil that passion than learning to engage and motivate children’s learning, and develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding by becoming a primary teacher at the University of Cumbria. Our well-respected PGCE General Primary with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) programme supports you through your journey from student to Early Career Teacher. The PGCE is an internationally renowned academic qualification, combined with the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) gives you the very best of evidence-based and informed practice.

Becoming an effective teacher is more than just transmitting knowledge. We'll support and encourage you on your journey to becoming a science teacher who can inspire a new generation of world-changers.

Developed in partnership with schools and early years settings, our Primary teacher training programs will support you to become an innovative and inspiring teacher. There are several age phases and specialist pathways to consider, through which you’ll achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education qualification introduces the field of education. It offers you the opportunity to explore one specialism from a choice of modules covering a range of areas, all of which encourage you to draw on your own experiences and undertake enquiry in your context. This certificate is also the first stage of a study programme that progresses to a postgraduate diploma and a master's degree.

Gain professional skills in designing and delivering virtual learning with this 1-year part-time postgraduate certificate. You'll explore the full teaching cycle, from identifying learner needs to planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating online education, building confidence in using technology to teach creatively and inclusively.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education changes the lives of young people by becoming a qualified teacher on one of our Secondary courses. We offer a range of programmes in national curriculum subjects. We provide a first-class, evidence-informed route into teaching.

Advance your career in higher education with this online Postgraduate Certificate in Widening Participation and Evaluation. You'll develop expertise in widening access policy, evaluation methods, and implementation strategies while building a professional network with fellow practitioners. Designed for education professionals, the course combines theory with practical outputs you can apply directly in your institution.

Middlesex University Dubai is pleased to offer higher education professionals the opportunity to gain an internationally recognized teaching qualification via its Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE). Increasingly universities are requiring their teaching staff to have formal teaching qualifications in addition to their academic qualifications. The Middlesex PGCHE is a UK teaching qualification specifically designed for those working in higher education.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood and Youth Studies will be attractive to anyone with a personal or professional interest in exploring different aspects of children and young people’s worlds and who wishes to develop critical analysis skills. It also gives those not currently working with children and young people, the opportunity to move into the profession or move between professions.

The Postgraduate Certificate in International Teacher is open to all qualified teachers who share their passion for coaching children and young adults in international educational contexts. During this one-year part-time program in evening and weekend classes, we will create cross-border learning and teaching environments to explore, challenge, and broaden your personal and professional horizons.

If you have a passion for the arts and are looking for an intellectual challenge, this Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities course provides you with an excellent opportunity to upgrade your qualifications. You will deepen your understanding of either art history, philosophy or creative writing while developing advanced research and analytical skills that will give you the edge in today’s competitive jobs market and prepare you for further academic study. 

With Campbellsville University's postgraduate nursing certificates, you'll gain the credentials and exam preparation needed to expand your professional opportunities. These programs will help you become an effective, independent nursing professional by boosting key skillsets through a comprehensive curriculum that emphas quality nursing care. Our certificates are designed to be completed fully online and can accommodate your busy schedule through a flexible format. Learn more and apply today.

This certificate is presented by The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology and is open to students from countries all over the world. It offers the unique opportunity to study the theory and practice of online and distance education through modules created by experts from the Institute who are reinventing digital learning through the innovative use of new media and technologies.

Become a qualified secondary PE teacher on this one-year PGCE. You'll combine university study with placements in two schools, developing expertise in teaching physical education to pupils aged 11-16. You'll graduate with Qualified Teacher Status and be ready to teach in state-maintained and special schools across England and Wales.

Become a qualified primary school teacher for ages 5 to 11. This full-time PGCE programme combines university study with practical school placements, developing your teaching confidence and classroom skills. You'll also earn credits towards a master's degree, boosting your career progression.

Fellowship programmes offered by Lithuanian University of Health Sciences are postgraduate medical practice courses (usually one year) aimed for students with a bachelor or master degree in biomedical sciences, who seek to improve their skills in a particular specialization with the opportunity to continue their practice in the residency programme.

Train to teach mathematics to young people aged 11-16. This full-time PGCE prepares you with the skills and knowledge to teach maths with confidence across Key Stages 3 and 4. You'll train in real schools while developing your own teaching methodology and learning how to inspire students.