Continuing Professional Development
Designed and delivered by expert practitioners our range of CPD programmes support every stage of teachers' and educators' development.
In addition to our suite of award-bearing courses, the Chester School of Education provides a range of short courses that meet local needs and priorities with a focus on high-quality development that achieves real change.
Our CPD programme integrates into our MA courses to build a full programme of professional development and support. Using our accreditation of prior learning framework you can bring in qualifications from NCTL such as the NPQML, NQPSL, NPQH, as well as NASBM’s Diploma in School Business Management.
The University of Chester is committed to developing outstanding teachers, educators, practitioners and leaders of the future. By working with us you’ll be engaged with experts who are working in schools, colleges and settings at the forefront of educational research. This ensures that the training you receive will have a positive impact on you, your organisation and its staff.
All of our courses provide the opportunity to gain accreditation that can be applied to most of our postgraduate courses. The end result is a motivated teacher, tutor, or practitioner.
Partner with the University of Chester
Unlock new opportunities for collaboration with the University of Chester. We offer a range of tailored partnerships, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD), specialist training, expert consultancy, action research, and bespoke accredited courses. Whether you're looking to enhance workforce skills, drive innovation, or engage in impactful research, our expert teams are here to support your goals. Partner with us to access cutting-edge knowledge, practical solutions, and academic excellence that can transform your organisation.
Our Courses
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 4-7 years
- UCAS Code
- X326
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Early Childhood Studies
- Primary Education Studies
- UCAS Code
- X325
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
Pathways available
- Early Childhood Studies
- Primary Education Studies
- UCAS Code
- X100
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, Apr 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, Apr 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, Apr 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, Apr 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, Apr 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, Apr 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, Oct 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, May 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, May 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year part-time (online delivery)
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, May 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Level
- Short
- Duration
- 9 weeks
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Level
- Short
- Duration
- 3 months
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Level
- Short
- Duration
- 3 months
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Level
- Short
- Duration
- 3 months
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, Sept 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
