National Professional Qualifications
REGISTRATION FOR AUTUMN 2024 IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR SPRING 2025.
- KHDA CERTIFICATE ATTESTATION AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL 150AED
- 10 NPQ Programmes Now Available!
- IMPORTANT NOTICE - all applicants require a TRN to register with the DfE. If you do not have a TRN and if you are considering applying for any of the NPQs in the future, please follow the instructions below to obtain one in good time, to avoid any delay in your DfE registration.
- Deadline to register with Infinite Learning: Friday 20th September 2024
- Deadline to register with UCL: Monday 30th September 2024
- Deadline to register with Department for Education (DfE): Monday 30th September 2024
Our NPQs
Specialist NPQs
Leadership NPQs
Infinite Learning is proud to continue its long-term collaboration with UCL Institute of Education in the delivery of the prestigious National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). UCL Institute of Education has been designated as a DfE approved provider for the new suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQ). UCL Institute of Education (IOE) has been rated as the world number one for Education for the eighth year in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject. You can find out more about UCL IOE on the Programme Trainer tab. To view the profile of UCL, click here.
- In order to be eligible for the programme certificate international participants must register with the DfE. This is easily done through the DfE NPQ Registration Service platform and requires the following information from you:
- Teacher Registration Number (TRN) – Email the Teacher Qualifications helpdesk (qts.enquiries@education.gov.uk) detailing you require a TRN to be created, attaching a copy of your ID. The Teacher Qualifications helpdesk will issue you with a TRN which you will use to access your certificate once you have passed the required Moderation.
- Name as recorded by the Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA) – the exact name used to apply for a TRN
- Choice of NPQ
- Choice of Lead Provider i.e. UCL Institute of Education
Once registration is complete, the DFE will confirm your details with UCL.
As part of the DfE registration process, a DfE verification code will be sent to your email address. This sometime goes into junk/spam, so if you do not receive it in your inbox, please do check your junk/spam folders.
NPQs with Infinite Learning are KHDA Attested
The National Professional Qualifications are KHDA-approved for delivery by Infinite Learning FZ LLC, in partnership with UCL Institute of Education. When completing your chosen NPQ Programme with Infinite Learning, it will be recognized and attested by the KHDA. Infinite Learning is the only NPQ provider who can offer this. This is of potentially huge value, particularly if the NPQs becomes recognized as part of the teacher license, which is a possibility in the future.
It has been a long and justifiably rigorous process for Infinite Learning to achieve this level of recognition for the delivery of these programmes. Both Infinite Learning and UCL Institute of Education have had to provide detailed evidence around the programme framework and content, the delivery model, the quality assurance systems, the learner registration and tracking process, the learner completion rates, the assessment and certification process and guarantee. In addition, Infinite Learning has had to demonstrate, in great detail, that as an organisation we have the necessary infrastructure, systems, policies and procedures in place to successfully deliver The National Professional Qualifications. In short, it has been an extremely robust process and one that should assure you of the calibre of The National Professional Qualifications we deliver in partnership with UCL Institute of Education.
KHDA Certificate Attestation is available for an additional 150AED.
Why Choose Infinite Learning and UCL Institute of Education for Your NPQ?
What Do Our Schools and Facilitators Say?
“I have had the pleasure of working in partnership, delivering the NPQSLs with Infinite Learning and IOE since 2014. I have very much valued the strong sense of professional collaboration and development through the facilitation of these courses. They are demanding yet offer invaluable opportunities to reflect on one’s own practice and collaborate, share ideas and network with others to offer a professional richness from which we all benefit. The facilitation of the NPQSLs over the last seven years have been a highlight for me; developing people, developing teams, shaping and strengthening leadership from which our schools can truly benefit. All of this is made possible through the drive and dedication of Infinite Learning to support schools and its leaders to be the best they can be for the students.”
"Taking part in the NPQ courses really has been rewarding for our staff and impactful for our students. The professionalism of the team at Infinite Learning, coupled with the quality of materials provided by the Institute of Education, has ensured that the delivery of the course was both simple and effective! Infinite Learning are a pleasure to work with and the NPQ programmes are excellent!"
“Leading the NPQ programs is a great opportunity to not only share best practice and assist in molding the leaders of the future, but networking with other like-minded colleagues across the UAE. The NPQ programs are invaluable due to the knowledge that a participant is able to acquire linked with the hands on project which they are required to complete which gives them real life experience through on the job training. Working with aspiring leaders as they go through their leadership training and their personal growth is not only a privilege but something I strongly recommend for all senior leaders. Having the insight into the program allows you to see what they are working towards and makes you reflect as a leader on how you are growing your own rising stars.”
What Do Our Participants Say?
“The standout for me is the sheer quality of the facilitators. They know what they are talking about and are able to communicate in a clear and inspirational manner throughout the sessions. I enjoyed the honesty the participants shared with each other which led to very genuine and transformational discussions.”
“The programme is professionally challenging and very thought provoking. All the sessions were supportively facilitated by two very experienced and approachable professionals. I really enjoyed the openness and group discussions; there was a genuine air of coming together and learning together. Great cohort and great networking!”
“The programme has given me a great opportunity to interact and share experiences with other school leaders. It is an excellent programme giving participants a valuable opportunity to reflect on their own leadership practice and enjoy professional development in a hugely positive learning community.”
“I have been very impressed with the professional challenges that the facilitators provide for us through questioning and discussions. It has also been great to meet, face to face, other colleagues within Dubai and the wider MENA region, pursuing the same qualification. Really enjoyable and riveting face to face sessions so far. This is an excellent programme with a superb blended delivery model.”
“I have rated this programme as Excellent. The knowledge and experience of the facilitators is the greatest strength. It is clear we are in the hands of experienced facilitators who have been there and done it! No sales pitches either which is great. Just great quality well designed sessions.”
The Reformed National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) - An Overview
Benefits to Participants
Working with UCL our participants will have:
- access to world-leading research, evidence informed practice and knowledge exchange
- an increased awareness and understanding of self as leader and of the behaviours needed to lead a school
- increased leadership confidence to implement school improvement, drive culture and ethos, curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and develop organisational effectiveness
- time to reflect on your leadership practice and to network with a wide range of school leaders
- access to full coverage of the DfE’s NPQ qualification framework
Benefits to Schools
Working with UCL our schools will:
- develop a strategic approach to leadership focused on improving pupil outcomes
- access programmes designed to enhance staff wellbeing, agency, recruitment and retention within your organisation
- engage in a joined-up approach to school improvement in your school and region
- learn about how to lead the implementation of effective, sustainable change
- grow leadership capacity built on evidence-informed practice that is responsive, agile and bespoke to your context
NPQ Assessment
The reformed suite of NPQs will use a Case Study Scenario approach to assessment and more information on the assessment of NPQs will be available soon.
Programme Overview
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| Delivery Model | Online Face to Face |
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| Deadline booking date: |
Tuesday 1st October 2024 |
| Date of Training | NEW DATES COMING SOON! |
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| Time (UAE) | 8:30am to 3:30pm (UAE Time) |
| Location | Dubai |