Understanding Assessment
The mandatory theory qualification for assessor training. A single-unit, knowledge-only award with no practice evidence needed beyond access to two learners.
£165 View course
Courses
Choose from assessor training, internal quality assurance and teacher training qualifications at Levels 3 to 5. Every fee is all inclusive, so the price you see covers resources, registration, tutorials, assessment, quality assurance and certification.
Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
The TAQA assessor award for people who assess candidates in the workplace, including NVQ and apprenticeship assessors.
£345 View course
Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
The assessor award for people assessing in classrooms and workshops, such as teachers, lecturers and end-point assessors.
£345 View course
Assessing Vocational Achievement
The full TAQA assessor Certificate, covering assessment in both the work environment and in classrooms or workshops.
£395 View course
Understanding Quality Assurance
A single-unit, knowledge-only introduction to internal quality assurance with no practice evidence required.
£195 View course
Quality Assurance
The qualification for becoming a fully qualified internal quality assurer, with supported practice evidence.
Was £395 Now £300 View course
Leading Quality Assurance
The route to becoming a lead internal quality assurer, adding team leadership and project management evidence to the IQA Award.
£470 View course
Understanding External Quality Assurance
A knowledge-only qualification covering the principles and practices of external quality assurance, the first step towards becoming an external quality assurer.
Was £250 Now £199 View course
Education and Training (AET)
The entry-level teacher training qualification, replacing PTLLS. Open to anyone, with no need to be teaching already.
Was £220 Now £199 View course
Education and Training (CET)
The associate teacher qualification, replacing CTLLS, with 21 Level 4 credits across six units.
£495 View course
Education and Training (DET)
The full teacher training diploma, replacing DTLLS, roughly equivalent to the second year of a UK degree. No degree is needed to enrol.
£985 View course
Information, Advice or Guidance
A two-unit award covering the principles and practice of information, advice or guidance and the interaction skills needed to use them with clients.
Was £350 Now £250 View course
Compare courses
| Course | Level | Guided hours | Duration | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding AssessmentAward | L3 | 24 | About 3 weeks by distance learning, or 3 days in the classroom | £165 | Details |
| Assessing Competence in the Work EnvironmentAward | L3 | 84 | Normally 15 weeks, with up to 12 weeks for Unit 2 | £345 | Details |
| Assessing Vocationally Related AchievementAward | L3 | 84 | Normally 15 weeks. Unit 1 can be a three-day classroom course | £345 | Details |
| Assessing Vocational AchievementCertificate | L3 | 84 | Normally 15 weeks. Unit 1 can be a three-day classroom course | £395 | Details |
| Understanding Quality AssuranceAward | L4 | 45 | 28 days by distance learning, or 3 days in the classroom | £195 | Details |
| Quality AssuranceAward | L4 | 90 | 2 to 12 weeks, with up to 10 weeks for Unit 2 | Details | |
| Leading Quality AssuranceCertificate | L4 | 115 | 3 to 15 weeks, with up to 12 weeks for Units 2 and 3 | £470 | Details |
| Understanding External Quality AssuranceAward | L4 | 45 | Flexible distance learning | Details | |
| Education and Training (AET)Award | L3 | 48 | Distance learning completed within 12 weeks, or 3 days in the classroom | Details | |
| Education and Training (CET)Certificate | L4 | See course | 10 to 20 weeks | £495 | Details |
| Education and Training (DET)Diploma | L5 | See course | Typically 5 to 12 months | £985 | Details |
| Information, Advice or GuidanceAward | L3 | 63 | Flexible distance learning | Details |
Prices shown are for the standard distance learning option. Classroom, prior-learning and instalment prices are on each course page. Sale prices end on Thursday 31 December 2026 and are for payment in full.
Choosing a course
Which course should I start with?
If you want to assess, start with the Level 3 Award in Understanding Assessment or choose an assessing award that includes it. If you want to quality assure assessment, start with the Level 4 Award in Understanding Quality Assurance or the full IQA Award. If you want to teach, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the entry point and needs no prior teaching.
What is the difference between assessor, IQA and teacher training courses?
Assessor qualifications let you judge learners' competence and knowledge. IQA and EQA qualifications let you check the quality and consistency of assessors' decisions, from inside or outside the organisation. Information, advice or guidance qualifications prepare you to support clients and learners in making informed choices. Teacher training qualifications prepare you to plan, deliver and assess teaching.
Can I pay by instalments?
Many courses offer monthly instalments, shown on each course page. We also accept purchase orders, invoices and credit cards.
Do all courses include tutor support?
Yes. Every candidate is allocated an assessor as their main contact and is expected to take part in tutorials, with workshops, forums and assignment planners available.
Are the course fees inclusive?
Yes. Fees cover resources, registration, tutorials, assessments, quality assurance and certification. Awarding body fees are included in the price and are not refundable if you withdraw.
Can my employer pay for my course?
Yes. We accept purchase orders and invoices for company bookings, and companies are expected to pay upfront.