What are the entry requirements for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management?

The entry requirements for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management include:

• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification
• Learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers
• Learners with work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals
• Learners with a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management
• Learners with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme

If "What are the entry requirements for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management is the right next move.

• Check that QUALIFI recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• If your background is non-traditional, ask admissions early — many applicants progress with work experience plus readiness to study.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management:

• Fundamentals of Education and Training — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the skills and understanding an education and training practitioner requires to underpin their core knowledge and practice.
• Design of Education and Training Resources — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of how to create new learning resources and to utilize existing resources to meet the needs of diverse learners. The unit will cover various resources used to support learning, including preparation of the learning environment, creation and use of learning materials, resources and equipment. Such resources may include e- learning, workbooks and illustrative handouts.
• Engaging Learners — The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and skills to enable learners to become engaged and involved in their own education and training. Learners will also develop an understanding of mentoring and learn how to assist learners in reviewing their progress.
• Developing a Work Plan — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding and ability in relation to the planning, allocation and monitoring of work in their own area of responsibility, making any necessary changes to work plans.
• Programme Evaluation in Education and Training — The aim is this unit is to develop learners’ ability to engage in a continuous process of evaluating and improving the quality of education and training.
• Professional Development and Reflective Practice — The purpose of this unit is to educate practitioners about the importance of reflecting on their current practice, identifying their own needs for learning and development, developing a personal development plan that includes measurable objectives, and participating in continuing professional development.
• Applied Theories and Principles of Education and Training — In this unit, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the theories and principles of learning and assessment, behaviour management, and learning and communication that underpin the practical skills necessary to work in education and training.
• Lifelong Learning — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the key concepts relating to lifelong learning, exploring key principles and issues involved in delivering this important component of education.
• Resource Management in Education — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of resource planning and procedures. Learners will gain knowledge to underpin management decisions in relation to the allocation and use of human and financial resources, and how to apply resource management concepts in educational organisations.
• Developing and Evaluating Operational Work Plans — This unit helps learners develop, implement, monitor and review operational plans for their own area of responsibility. The ‘area of responsibility’ may be, for example, a department or functional area within an organisation.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR
• learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers OR
• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.