Graduate Certificate in Learning Support
Enhance your teaching skills, support students with diverse needs, and boost your career with our flexible online course. Learn more today!
Learning Support is designed for educators and professionals seeking to enhance their skills in supporting students with diverse needs.
Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.
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Why enrol on this course?
Learning Support
is designed for educators and professionals seeking to enhance their skills in supporting students with diverse needs.Some students require additional support to succeed academically, and Learning Support professionals play a vital role in providing this assistance.
This Graduate Certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive learning environments, assess student needs, and develop effective support strategies.
By exploring the complexities of learning support, learners will gain a deeper understanding of how to foster academic success and well-being in students.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives, explore the Graduate Certificate in Learning Support today and discover a rewarding career in education.
About this course
Who is this course for?
| Ideal Audience for Graduate Certificate in Learning Support | Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in supporting learners with diverse needs, such as those in education, social care, and healthcare, are the primary target audience for this programme. |
| Key Characteristics: | Prospective learners typically possess a good understanding of learning theories, pedagogy, and assessment techniques, with some experience in supporting learners, such as teaching assistants, learning support workers, or social care professionals. |
| Career Path: | Graduates of this programme can pursue careers in education, social care, and healthcare, such as learning support coordinators, special educational needs coordinators, or disability support workers, with median salaries ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 in the UK. |
| Relevance to UK Statistics: | In the UK, there is a growing demand for learning support professionals, with the number of teaching assistants increasing by 14% between 2015 and 2020, according to the UK's Office for National Statistics. |
Key facts
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Support is a postgraduate qualification designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to support students with diverse learning needs in educational settings.
Learning outcomes of this program include developing an understanding of the principles of inclusive education, learning support strategies, and assessment techniques, as well as the ability to design and implement individualized learning plans.
The duration of the Graduate Certificate in Learning Support typically ranges from 6 to 12 months, depending on the institution and the student's prior qualifications and experience.
Industry relevance is a key aspect of this program, as it prepares learners to work in a variety of educational settings, including schools, universities, and vocational institutions, where they can support students with disabilities, English language learners, and students with other learning needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Learning Support can pursue careers as learning support workers, disability support workers, or educational assistants, among other roles, and can also progress to further study in fields such as special education or educational leadership.
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Support is recognized as a valuable qualification by employers and educational institutions, and can provide learners with a competitive edge in the job market and a foundation for further study and career advancement.
By completing the Graduate Certificate in Learning Support, learners can develop the skills and knowledge required to make a positive impact on the lives of students and to contribute to the development of inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Why this course?
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 15,000 |
| 2020-21 | 18,750 |
Career path
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 1 month
- 2 months
Course delivery
Online
Course content
• Learning Support in Higher Education •
• Strategies for Teaching and Learning •
• Assessment and Feedback in Learning Support •
• Inclusive Learning Environments •
• Learning Support for Students with Disabilities •
• Academic Literacy and Numeracy •
• Technology Enhanced Learning Support •
• Collaborative Learning and Teamwork •
• Research Methods in Learning Support
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- 1 month — Accelerated mode @ GBP £140
- 2 months — Standard mode @ GBP £90
Accreditation
Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate in Learning Support
- Delivered by
- London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
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