University of Chichester

Graduate Certificate in Professional Development (CiPD)

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This course is for qualified teachers who are serious about their professional development and would like to:

  • Gain accreditation possibly at Masters’ level.
  • Meet ‘performance management’ or ‘threshold standards’ criteria.
  • Provide evidence of their contribution to their school/team’s development
  • Enhance their career and promotion prospects.

The programme of accreditation is individually negotiated and supported by a University tutor.

Attendance

Part time from 6 to 24 months

Entry Requirements

You must be a qualified teacher working in a West Sussex, Croydon or Greenwich LEA school.

Willing to compile a Professional Development Portfolio of 3,000 – 3,500 words, which will benefit your practice, your pupils’ learning and your school.

Have the ability to participate in 25 hours of professional development of your choosing.

Fees

Currently free to West Sussex LEA teachers

£200 for Greenwich LEA teachers, but please contact Maggie Croxford maggie.croxford@greenwich.gov.uk at your LEA first

£350 for Croydon LEA teachers – contact person, Hedley Shaw hedley_shaw@croydon.gov.uk

Further Information

How To Apply

For an informal discussion about the course, contact:

Dr Chris Luck
Tel No: +44 (0)1243 812057
Email: c.luck@chi.ac.uk

Or

Helen Wignall
Programme Administrator

Tel No: +44 (0)1243 812141
Email: h.wignall@chi.ac.uk

For details contact the Admissions Office:


Tel No: +44 (0)1243 816404
Email: v.waddingham@chi.ac.uk