Award in Teaching & Training | NCC Education
Professional Development Course

Award in
Teaching & Training

Build practical, confident teaching skills for higher education — from lesson planning and delivery to assessment and online teaching.

Teacher leading a classroom training session
20 hrs Self-paced study

5 Core Units

  • Introduction & Reflective Practice
  • Lesson Preparation
  • Lesson Delivery
  • Assessment and Feedback
  • Online Teaching

Entry Requirements

  • 1 Year of teaching experience
  • Basic IT knowledge
If a potential learner's first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of International Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.0 or equivalent.
NCC Education Virtual Learning Environment Available on the NCC Education VLE
20 Hours Study at your own pace

About the Course

The NCC Education Award in Teaching and Training is a comprehensive professional development course designed for individuals at the start of their teaching careers and experienced lecturers seeking to refresh their skills as part of continuous professional development (CPD).

This course introduces learners to essential teaching practices, providing key insights into supporting student learning in higher education. Participants will learn how to effectively plan and deliver face-to-face lessons, as well as assess and evaluate student performance.

In addition, the course explores the growing importance of online teaching, offering strategies to blend digital tools with traditional classroom methods for a more dynamic learning experience.

The programme is fully online and self-paced, supported by a reflective journal that guides learners throughout their journey, ensuring a practical, thoughtful approach to developing their teaching skills.