What is the CertPT ?

The Trinity Certificate for Practising Teachers (CertPT) is an in-service qualification that supports the professional development of English language teachers.

Promoting the development of pedagogical knowledge and skills, the Trinity CertPT enables practising teachers, including those with language proficiency below CEFR Level C1, to access specialist training and certification that can transform their teaching practice.

The Trinity CertPT is for teachers seeking to update, improve and enrich their professional teaching practice. It draws upon qualified TESOL teachers’ existing knowledge of teaching practice and theory, while promoting the acquisition and refinement of the specialist skills needed to develop and use effective teaching resources.

Course participants develop their ability to evaluate, adapt, create and reflect on the use of context-specific teaching resources. The Trinity CertPT is a Level 6 qualification, which is between an initial Level 5 teacher education certificate and an advanced Level 7 diploma qualification.

As with all Trinity qualifications, there is a strong emphasis on context, personalisation, practical application and critical reflection.

Entry requirements

As the CertPT is an in-service, developmental teaching qualification, it is necessary for prospective course participants to have as a minimum:

• An initial teacher education qualification, eg a Trinity CertTESOL, or local state sector qualification, plus a minimum of 6 months teaching experience

OR

• Substantive teaching experience (at least two years) that allows a candidate to complete the assessment tasks to the level required

Who is the CertPT suitable for ?

• Teachers already holding an initial teaching qualification who wish to evidence further refinement of specialist knowledge and skills around context-specific resources
• Teachers holding an initial Level 5 English language teaching certificate seeking career progression with a Level 6 qualification that evidences professional development, before preparing for an advanced Level 7 Diploma in TESOL
• Experienced teachers wanting a professional development course, with the option of submitting written assignments solely in English, or in English and Spanish or English and Mandarin

The CertPT will also be of interest to school leaders interested in supporting the continuous professional development of their English language teaching staff in order to raise standards and encourage best practice within their institution.