Professional development programmes

Our professional development programmes provide teaching strategies for virtual, face-to-face, or hybrid classrooms and contain practical, downloadable tools and resources.

Pearson English Skills Certificate

Classroom Foundations

Techniques and strategies for addressing classroom challenges, including creating an interactive learning environment and meeting the needs of learners with varied learning styles.

  • Focused on developing essential teaching skills
  • Adapt to the changing needs of the modern classroom
  • Build your confidence and enhance your teaching
  • Explores a range of subject areas, from effective lesson planning to the importance of questioning
  • Tools and techniques to put into practice immediately

ELT Teaching Strategies

Short courses for teachers of school-aged learners, providing training in approaches to language instruction with concise, practical lessons and ideas to be applied immediately.

  • Separate courses for primary and secondary school learners
  • Teaching modules for each course
    • Increasing Student Speaking
    • ELT Pair and Small-Group Work
    • Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
    • 21st Century Skills in ELT

Developing Global Citizens

Supporting teachers in building critical skills to prepare learners for employability and the rapidly changing world. Learn how to equip your learners with the skills, values and attitudes needed to become active, responsible and engaged citizens.

Online Teaching for Impact

Designed to build confidence in the virtual classroom, connect with learners and select the right resources to get the most out of online learning.

  • Strategies for creating a welcoming environment
  • Techniques to engage and connect with learners when you’re not face to face
  • Support in choosing the right resources for digital learning
  • Techniques you can apply immediately to empower your learners
  • Build the confidence to deliver engaging and effective learning online

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Master Trainer Certificates

Programs for institutions only. Designed for teacher trainers facilitating professional learning for others (minimum 5 participants). The Master Trainer Certificates prepare participants to deliver engaging, effective, and empowering professional learning in face-to-face, virtual and blended environments.

  • Master Trainer Certificate in Engaging and Motivating Adult Learners in an F2F Environment (face-to-face delivery)
  • Master Trainer Certificate in Advanced Team Building for Adult Learners in an F2F Environment (face-to-face delivery)
  • Master Trainer Certificate in Online Training and Facilitation of Adult Learners (online delivery)

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