Overview
Advance Your Career in Education, Training and Management
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management is designed for individuals who want to develop comprehensive knowledge and professional skills across education, training, teaching, leadership and management.
This Level 5 qualification provides learners with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of effective education and training practice while developing the management capabilities required to contribute to successful learning organisations.
Equivalent to the RQFLevel 5 Diploma in Education and Training Management, which is academically equivalent to 2nd year of bachelor’s as standard qualification.
Benefits of Doing Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management Online
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management qualification online offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:
- Flexible Learning
- Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it easier to balance education with work, family responsibilities, or other commitments. Online learning platforms allow students to access course materials anytime and from anywhere.
- Cost-Effective
- Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
- Access to Quality Resources
- Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the Education or teaching sector.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Course Quick Summary (Ofqual Regulated UK Qualification)
- Study Mode: 100% Online, Self-paced
- Accreditation: OTHM Qualifications
- Duration: 10-14 months.
- Assessment: Assignment-based (No Exams)
- Requirements: Open access / Career experience
- Tutor Support: Unlimited academic tutor guidance
Modules
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management consists of 12 mandatory units in total 240 credits.
Units are mandatory
Unit 1 Principles of Education and Training (20 credits)
- Understand the principles of education and training.
- Understand how people learn.
- Understand the role of differentiation in relation to education and training.
Unit 2 Design Education and Training Provision (20 credits)
- Understand the principles of education and training provision.
- Be able to develop education and training programmes.
- Be able to review learning and development provision.
Unit 3 Engage Learners in Education and Training (20 credits)
- Understand the purpose of engaging learners in education and training.
- Be able to engage the learner in their education and training.
- Be able to support learners in reviewing their education and training progress.
Unit 4 Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility (20 credits)
- Be able to prepare a work plan for own area of responsibility.
- Be able to allocate and agree responsibilities with team members.
- Be able to monitor the progress of work in own area of responsibility.
Unit 5 Evaluate Education and Training Provision (20 credits)
- Understand contexts for the improvement of education and training provision.
- Understand the evaluation of education and training provision.
- Be able to evaluate education and training in accordance with organisational requirements.
Unit 6 Professional Development and Reflection in Education and Training (20 credits)
- Understand the principles of professional development.
- Understand how to reflect on own performance as an education and training practitioner.
- Be able to develop own practice as an education and training practitioner
Unit 7Applied Theories and Principles of Education and Training (20 credits)
- Understand theories and principles of learning and assessment when planning education and training.
- Understand theories of behaviour management in an education and training environment.
- Understand how to apply theories and principles of learning and communication to education and training.
Unit 8 Lifelong Learning - Key Concepts (20 credits)
- Understand the principles of lifelong learning in education.
- Understand issues relating to the promotion of lifelong learning.
- Understand leadership and management roles in promoting lifelong learning.
Unit 9 Resource Management in Education (20 credits)
- Understand the role of human resource management in educational organisations.
- Be able to carry out human resource planning in an educational organisation.
- Understand tools and techniques for cost accounting in educational organisations.
Unit 10 Develop and Evaluate Operational Plans for Own Area of Responsibility (20 credits)
- Be able to prepare operational plans for own area of responsibility
- Be able to allocate and agree responsibilities with team members.
- Be able to monitor the progress of work in own area of responsibility.
Unit 11 Provide Leadership and Direction for Own Area of Responsibility (20 credits)
- Understand the role of leadership in education.
- Understand factors impacting on educational leadership practice.
- Be able to assess leadership requirements in an educational organisation.
Unit 12 Reflective Practice and Professional Development (20 credits)
- Understand approaches to reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Be able to reflect on own education and training practice.
- Be able to continually develop own practice.
Entry Requirements
- To study a The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management,learner must be aged of 18 and above.
- There is no other education entry requirement to complete this course
Qualifications
OTHM's objective is the creation and conferral of high-quality certifications that combine strict educational requirements and professional relevance. OTHM is acknowledged as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, guaranteeing that all its programmes adhere to high regulatory standards. OTHM aligns with worldwide quality frameworks, allowing global recognition of its certifications while ensuring consistency, integrity, and excellence in its awarding processes.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 10-14 months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Certificate & Transcript Information
Upon successful completion of the qualification, the learner will receive an electronic certificate and transcript according to the awarding body’s certificate policy.
Hard Copy Delivery Charges:
Ordering a hard copy certificate and transcript is optional. If the learner requires a hard copy certificate and transcript, the applicable hard copy and delivery charges must be paid separately. For certificate-related support, please contact info@directskills.co.uk.
Progression – The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management.
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
1. Higher Education
Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- Advanced entry into Year 3 of a relevant three-year UK Bachelor's degree
- Education Studies
- Education and Training
- Education Management
- Teaching and Learning
- Leadership and Management
- Business and Management
- Professional Practice
- Learning and Development
2. Employment Opportunities
Successful completion of a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management qualification can support professional development towards roles such as:
- Education Administrator
- Education and Training Coordinator
- Programme Coordinator
- Training Coordinator
- Training Officer
- Learning and Development Coordinator
- Team Leader
- Education Management Professional
- Assistant Training Manager
- Training Manager
- Education Manager
- Learning and Development Manager
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£1,450 | £1,350.00 | — | £300 |
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