Short answer
The Teacher Trainer is a Milton Keynes training centre offering 11 Ofqual-regulated teaching, assessing and IQA qualifications. The courses are studied online, so there is no timetable to fit around. You can still talk to the same small MK team throughout, and visit our office by appointment.
Who teacher training is for
These qualifications are for teaching adults and young people aged 14 or over in further education and skills: colleges, training providers, workplaces, the NHS, the armed forces, charities and private training businesses. They are not for teaching in primary or secondary schools.
Milton Keynes has a lot of this work. Logistics and warehousing, health and social care, construction, retail and the public sector all need people who can train staff and assess them properly. If you already train people in your job, a recognised qualification turns that into something you can put on a CV.
Courses we offer
| If you want to… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Teach or train adults for the first time | Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3AET) |
| Step up because you teach regularly | Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (L4CET) |
| Make teaching in FE your career, or work towards QTLS | Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (L5DiT) |
| Assess learners at work or in a training centre | Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (L3CAVA) |
| Quality assure a team of assessors | Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (L4AIQAAPP) |
| Deliver conflict management training | Level 3 Award in Deliverers of Conflict Management Training (L3DCM) |
There are 11 courses in all. See every course and its fee, or take the Course Quiz for a recommendation in about a minute.
Why our courses are online
Most of the people who train with us work full time, many on shifts. A course that meets every Tuesday evening at a college across town does not work for them. Ours does, because you study when it suits you and you have 365 days to finish.
- Start any day of the year. There is no September intake to wait for.
- Submit your work online and get it marked within 24 to 72 hours (weekends excluded).
- Your tutor is a real person you can phone, email or chat with.
- Pay in full or in three interest-free payments. See can you pay for a course in instalments?
If you are weighing up the two, read online vs classroom teacher training.
The micro-teach, done locally
The L3AET includes a micro-teach: a short session you deliver and record. You teach at least 15 minutes to learners aged 14 or over. You can do it at work, with friends or family, or at a community group in Milton Keynes. You do not need to travel to us. If it does not go to plan, you get one resubmission. How the micro-teach works.
Visiting our Milton Keynes office
Our office is at Regus House, Fairbourne Drive, Milton Keynes MK10 9RG. Visits are by appointment only, so please call first. There is paid parking on site and it is 8 to 10 minutes by taxi from Milton Keynes Central Station.
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Not sure which course is right? Book a Call or ring us on 01908 736 777. You will speak to me or one of the team. Contact us.
A local team you can ring, with a course that fits around your shifts.
Training a team in MK
Milton Keynes employers book us to qualify their trainers and assessors in-house. Employers pay by invoice and Bank Transfer, with 5% off for 3 to 4 bookings and 10% off for 5 or more. See training for teams.
Questions people ask
Do you run classroom courses in Milton Keynes?
Our courses are studied online. Our team is based in Milton Keynes and you can visit by appointment.
Can I qualify to teach in a school with these courses?
No. They are for further education and skills, teaching people aged 14 or over. The L5DiT can lead to QTLS, which is recognised in schools.
How long does the L3AET take?
You have 365 days. Many learners finish much sooner, depending on the time they can give it.
Do I need a teaching job first?
Not for the L3AET. The L4CET and L5DiT need teaching hours during the course.