Practitioner online learning programmes

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Practitioner online learning programmes

Build your assessment knowledge and skills

Wherever you work, in the UK or internationally, we offer a choice of CPD-accredited online courses covering the key principles of assessmentdesigning and developing a qualification; data literacy, and psychometrics in educational assessment. What you learn weekly, you’ll put into practice daily to design and deliver effective assessment within your context.

All courses are accredited for up to 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with certification and digital badges available for successful completion. 

Once you've completed 60 hours of CPD with us, your commitment to developing your assessment expertise will be recognised with an Assessment Practitioner Award when you become a member of Cambridge Assessment Network.

Upcoming courses

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    A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment

    (Scheduled (9 weeks) or Self-study)

    Understand key principles underpinning effective assessment including validity, reliability, and fairness. Improve your assessment knowledge and challenge your assumptions. Courses available: Self-study | 10 Jun-11 Aug 2024 | 9 Sep-10 Nov 2024

    10 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024 Online From £265.50 to £345
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    A102: Introducing Assessment Practice

    (Scheduled (9 weeks))

    Understand the practicalities of producing and delivering assessment as you are guided through the assessment cycle from start to finish. Courses available: 17 Jun-18 Aug 2024 | 16 Sep-17 Nov 2024

    17 Jun 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Online From £265.50 to £345

All courses are accredited for continuing professional development (27-30 hours of CPD), with certification and digital badges available on successful completion.

Flexible learning options

  • Monitored option: - £345 per course
    Available for all courses
    An assessment expert will support your learning, contributing to discussion forums and reviewing conversations. Ideal for those who prefer their learning to be overseen.
  • Peer supported option - £295 per course
    Not available for A104
    Learn through our course content and group discussions with other assessment professionals. Ideal for those who prefer to learn independently.
  • Self-study option - £295 per course
    Only available for A101
    Online course with 9 weeks of content available to work through at your own pace*. Ideal for those who prefer to learn independently and are looking to start right away.
    *Max of 150 days allowed

FAQs

Is attendance on the courses required 9-5pm for the full 9 weeks? Or can the course content be accessed in your own time?

The Monitored and Peer supported options of the course continue for 9 weeks, but there is no set times that you need to access them. The weekly tasks can be completed whenever fits in with your existing schedule. We anticipate that you would need to allocate an average of 3 hours per week for study time.

What level of English do I need to be able to complete the courses?

The courses are delivered in English so participants are required to have sufficient competence in English to participate in the training. All participants should have English language competence comparable to Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We recommend a minimum requirement of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System. Further information may be obtained through the IELTS website.

INDEPENDENT USER
B2 Vantage or upper intermediate

  • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
  • Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

What are the differences between the Monitored and Peer supported scheduled courses?

The Monitored course offers a dedicated, experienced assessment expert who monitors conversation, contributes to the discussion forum and offers support to individual participants where appropriate. You may prefer the Peer supported course if you would rather learn through group discussion only.

What kind of certification is available upon completion of the courses?

  • Statement of Participation (Certificate and digital badge)
    You must provide evidence of your learning and participation by logging into each of the week’s lessons, completing the activities, marking the activities as completed and posting weekly on the discussion forum.
  • Certificate of Achievement (Certificate and digital badge)
    In addition to the above, successful completion of an optional end of course assignment will enable you to claim a Certificate of Achievement.

The courses are CPD accredited and earn 27 hours of CPD when the completion criteria are fulfilled.

Both our Statement of Participation and Certificate of Achievement are awarded by Cambridge Assessment and include the CPD accreditation logo and the University of Cambridge’s Board of Executive and Professional Education logo.

Can I have some more details on the end of course assignment?

The purpose of the optional assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to reflect on all the topics covered in the course and to apply this learning to an issue that interests you. The assignment should be 1500-2000 words and will be used as evidence that you have worked through the course material and reflected on what you have been learning.

Remember, the assignment is optional. However, if you want to claim a Certificate of Achievement, successfully completing the assignment is a requirement. If you choose to complete the assignment, you have four weeks to submit after the course has finished.

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Understanding Assessment: A Practical Course for Teachers

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If you’re a teacher who wants to learn more about designing and delivering classroom-based assessments, this self-study, on-demand course is for you.  

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Thank you so much for arranging such an excellent course. 

I have learnt so many things that will help in my teaching and learning as well as with setting and marking assessments."


Muhammad Nawaz
Deputy Curriculum Area Leader
Jack Hunt School, UK

A102: Introduction to Assessment Practice is challenging, yet gratifying.  Each week I have drawn a great deal from the weekly activities and the dynamic interactive discussion forum." 


Marcia Hudson, Assessment Examination Officer and Health Regulator