Assessment training for teachers

Assessment Horizons 2026

CPD accredited assessment training for teachers from Cambridge

At The Assessment Network, we’re proud to have a range of CPD training options for teachers and schools.

We would highly recommend starting your journey with Classroom Assessment for Teachers: Transforming Outcomes for Learners as this on-demand course immediately gives you the evidence-based strategies and tools to help navigate a changing educational landscape.

This course is not just for new teachers; in fact, many experienced teachers who have enrolled in Classroom Assessment have found the learning highly beneficial to their practice. This can be done on an individual or school-level and will start you on the learning pathway for an Assessment Practitioner Award with The Assessment Network.

If you’re looking to dive deeper into educational study and want to stand out as a leader in assessment, you may be interested in our postgraduate qualification in educational assessment, delivered in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.

If you have any questions about our assessment training for teachers or schools, please get in touch.

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Build principled assessment practice in your school

A Cambridge course built for teachers by teachers

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Classroom Assessment for Teachers: Transforming Outcomes for Learners is an on-demand assessment course you can start today. The development of this course was led by Cambridge expert and former teacher, James Beadle, in collaboration with The Assessment Network design team. Designed for immediate impact, you will learn how to apply the principles of assessment to the practical decisions you make in the classroom at your own pace.

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A postgraduate qualification from Cambridge

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The Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Educational Assessment (PGCA) is a 15-month, part-time online qualification run in partnership by the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and The Assessment Network. This is an outstanding opportunity for teachers to place themselves as leaders in educational assessment and to shape their school’s assessment strategy with expert Cambridge insight.

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Your global in-school assessment experts

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The Assessment Network has a proud history of working with schools to transform their approach to assessment. We can offer a tailored bespoke solution which utilises the breadth of assessment knowledge from Cambridge to overcome your existing assessment challenges. From a school-wide assessment literacy audit to in-person teacher development programmes in emerging areas such as AI – we can help you build the assessment culture you desire.

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What teachers say about The Assessment Network

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00:00:00:00 - 00:00:06:01: [Unspoken text] We spoke to 3 learners from our Classroom Assessment for Teachers online course.

00:00:06:01 - 00:00:13:06 Sima Taheri: After taking this course, my teaching style, my teaching methods, and my courses totally changed.

00:00:13:06 - 00:00:18:23 Mayank Gupta: This course was very interactive to be an asynchronous learning course.

00:00:19:01 - 00:00:25:11 Mayank Gupta: And often I would forget that this is an asynchronous course, and I would feel as if I am engaging with a live course.

00:00:25:13 - 00:00:33:23 Dulanjali Jayasinghe: The course is really helpful because it gave me the space to work the time that which is suitable for me.

00:00:34:01 - 00:00:39:16: [Unspoken question] How easy did you find it to engage with and complete the course?

00:00:39:18 - 00:00:46:12 Sima Taheri: The course was very engaging I can say, the content was very clear, practical.

00:00:46:15 - 00:00:58:30 Mayank Gupta: Because of the modular approach, I feel that it was quite easy to complete the course. The curriculum was planned to ensure that we had sufficient learning material for each week.

00:00:58:30 - 00:01:03:13: [Unspoken question] Have you been able to apply the course in your own day to day practice?

00:01:03:15 - 00:01:06:22 Dulanjali Jayasinghe: It became a part of my leadership practices as well.

00:01:07:00 - 00:01:15:11 Dulanjali Jayasinghe: For example, I integrated assessment for learning principles into my own lesson as well as I used that to observe my teachers.

00:01:15:13 - 00:01:21:19 Sima Taheri: I was applying every part of it to my courses, my teaching, or supporting my colleagues.

00:01:21:21 - 00:01:31:23 Mayank Gupta: My students have specifically shown remarkable progress with this course. My assessment for learning practice has really improved.

00:01:31:23 - 00:01:37:01: [Unspoken question] Could you sum up the Classroom Assessment course in three words?

00:01:37:01 - 00:01:46:11 Sima Taheri: Practical, engaging and transformative.

00:01:46:13 - 00:01:50:10 Dulanjali Jayasinghe: It is transformative, practical and empowering.

00:01:50:16 - 00:01:55:16 Mayank Gupta: Empowering, transformative and balanced.

Exceptionally practical learning

Classroom Assessment is an exceptionally practical course that fundamentally strengthened my understanding of assessment, connecting assessment theory directly to classroom practice. From designing better questions to interpreting assessment data and improving feedback, every module has had an immediate impact on how I assess and support student learning and progress.

Darren Coppin, Senior Teacher, Trinidad and Tobago

Cambridge recognition

I can’t speak enough about the recognition of being involved with The Assessment Network. I have support from Cambridge, and this means I have much more evidence of my expertise in my field. I have received many new and exciting opportunities due to my Cambridge connection. Recently, I was contacted by a fellow practitioner from Italy, and now I’m part of an expert panel on educational assessment.

Verónica Floretta, Teacher and Consultant, Uruguay

Expert bespoke solutions

I was hugely impressed by the overall package offered by the bespoke solutions team at The Assessment Network and couldn’t recommend them highly enough. James crafted the training to fit our overall assessment strategy and used leading Cambridge knowledge in combination with years of relevant teaching expertise to deliver exactly what we needed at the highest possible standard.

Daniel Eldred, Deputy Head of Senior School at Wellington College International Shanghai

Other ways to impact your teaching practice

Be part of global community of assessment

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Membership at The Assessment Network unlocks a worldwide network of teachers and professionals from other sectors committed to getting assessment right. You will benefit from free online access to our annual Assessment Horizons conference, course discounts, access to professional awards and much more. This will allow you to connect your school to a growing community of best practice.

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What and why do we assess in the classroom?

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In this blog by James Beadle, teacher and Senior Professional Development Manager at The Assessment Network, he suggests the reasons we assess in the classroom and the key differences between assessment of learning, assessment for learning and assessment as learning and why purpose should be a key factor in all of our assessments in a school environment.

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Advance your assessment career

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The Assessment Practitioner Programme helps teachers develop practical, research-informed assessment expertise through structured CPD with Cambridge. You’ll complete 60 hours of training across key courses and workshops while working towards the Assessment Practitioner Award. Through this pathway you will also become a member, giving you access to resources, networking opportunities, discounts, and the Assessment Horizons conference.

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Develop good multiple-choice questions

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This live workshop series helps teachers write effective multiple-choice questions that are valid, reliable and fair. You’ll work with real examples and learn to improve question design, identify weak distractors and strengthen assessment quality. Other ideal workshops for teachers include Question writing for effective assessment, Assessing competence, Designing assessments with AI, Mark schemes, Assessment validation, and Authentic assessment in the age of AI.

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Contact our team

Our team of experts are here to help you find the perfect course for your learning needs or answer any questions about what we offer.

thenetwork@cambridgeassessment.org.uk

FAQs

Why is assessment important in schools?

Assessment plays a crucial role in education, extending far beyond high-stakes examinations.

It includes everything from teacher questioning in lessons to structured classroom tests that generate valuable data, informing decisions across the school.

At The Assessment Network, we research, develop and deliver training that strengthens core assessment expertise at both teacher and school level.

Our programmes focus on the key principles and theory of assessment, which you can combine with your own context and subject expertise to improve outcomes across your setting.

From our CPD-accredited on-demand course Classroom Assessment to a postgraduate qualification in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education, we provide expert-led answers to your assessment questions.

Why choose The Assessment Network?

We’re trusted by not only schools but by over 1,000 organisations across 100 countries and are backed by world‑class research from the University of Cambridge.

We proudly hold Dual Accreditation by the Professional Development Consortium, officially recognising us as a Provider of Training Excellence.

Upon successful completion of our CPD accredited training, you will receive certification of attendance from Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

What resources do you have for teachers?

You can download our free resource pack to access practical assessment expertise immediately. This includes an assessment glossary and a podcast on metacognition.

By becoming a Member of The Assessment Network, you can unlock a wide range of resources in our membership library.

Key resources include:

  • Assessment for learning planning resources
  • Formative assessment strategies and classroom tactics
  • Guidance on evaluating the effectiveness of multiple-choice questions

Members also receive free online access to our annual Assessment Horizons Conference.

Can we train on a school or school group level?

We regularly support schools, trusts and school groups with their assessment CPD.

If you are looking for a whole-school approach to professional development, you can explore a group training package such as Classroom Assessment for Teachers: Transforming Outcomes for Learners.

If you require more tailored support, you can explore our bespoke training solutions for schools and trusts, or get in touch at thenetwork@cambridgeassessment.org.uk.

Do you offer certification?

Yes, participants who complete all modules in our assessment training programmes receive a certificate of completion.

Certification can also be included within our bespoke training solutions, depending on your requirements discussed during the discovery phase.

If you have any queries about certification, please get in touch at thenetwork@cambridgeassessment.org.uk.

How do I know where to start?

We offer a wide and comprehensive range of assessment training for teachers and schools.

If you are unsure where to begin, please get in touch at thenetwork@cambridgeassessment.org.uk, and we’ll be happy to help guide you.

Will this work for my teaching context?

At The Assessment Network, our training is subject-agnostic, as we are passionate about teaching principled assessment that applies across all contexts.

Courses such as Classroom Assessment include a range of subject examples, but more importantly, the strategies can be applied directly to your own teaching environment.

If you are looking for a tailored solution, please get in touch at thenetwork@cambridgeassessment.org.uk so we can discuss your requirements and design a suitable package.

Can I learn anywhere in the world?

Yes, our scheduled online training is fully accessible worldwide, enabling teachers across the globe to access expertise from Cambridge.

If you require in-school training, our assessment experts can also deliver this through our bespoke offering.

Please get in touch at thenetwork@cambridgeassessment.org.uk so we can discuss your requirements and develop a suitable package.

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Looking for a school wide solution?

If you want to focus on a particular area of assessment, we can develop in-person training, online training, or a hybrid course to match your staff development goals.

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