Career Leadership Certificate of CPD
Course overview
• Understand national policy, theory and best practice in careers education • Lead and evaluate a whole-school or college careers strategy • Develop sustainable, high-impact programmes embedded in institutional practice • Meet DfE statutory guidance for trained Careers Leaders • Earn 40 credits at level 7, which can contribute towards a master’s qualification such as the MA in Education • Career Leaders working in schools, colleges, and academies in England, or in institutions following a British curriculum internationally
Key highlights
- Meets DfE statutory guidance for trained Careers Leaders
- Covers national policy, theory and best practice in careers education
- Learn to lead and evaluate a whole-school or college careers strategy
- Develop sustainable, high-impact careers programmes embedded in institutional practice
- 40 level 7 credits can count towards a master's such as an MA in Education
Entry requirements
Earn 40 credits at level 7, which can contribute towards a master’s qualification such as the MA in Education Practitioners seeking a DfE-recognised qualification to meet statutory training requirements Delivered by the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) – a globally respected research and training centre with over two decades of experience in career development and education Gain a level 7 postgraduate qualification aligned with Careers and Enterprise Company standards and Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Careers Leader
- Careers Adviser
- Head of Careers
- Careers Coordinator
- Careers and Employability Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £880 per year | International: £880 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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