Professional learning & development for teachers

Developing inspirational teachers for the future

Our practical services build teaching knowledge, skills and confidence, helping to improve students' learning and outcomes.

Self-study courses

Discover materials to help you develop your own teaching skills and career with our self-study options.

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English teaching qualifications

Develop and prove your English language teaching skills with internationally recognised qualifications.

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Tutor-led options

Explore professional development for teachers across your institution with our tutor-led training options.

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Reasons to choose Cambridge professional learning and development

Our books, online courses and training services support teachers at every stage of their career. They provide:

Stronger results

Our practical approach supports teachers to develop the skills and confidence to make a real difference for learners in the classroom.

Flexible learning

Our books and online courses can be used anytime, anywhere, helping teachers to fit their own learning around supporting their learners.

Extensive coverage

Our materials cover essential teaching skills, plus new and emerging topics that support teachers to keep their classroom practice current and effective.

Expert guidance

Our content is written by experts, underpinned by research and aligned to the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.

Principles of effective teacher development

Our training services are underpinned by expert research into effective teacher development to ensure that teachers and learners will see positive, measurable and long-term results. From recent research, we have identified the seven key principles for successful teacher development. These make up the INSPIRE framework, which informs our approach to professional learning and development.

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INSPIRE Framework for Teacher Development

IMPACTFUL	PD programmes should result in impactful learning not only for teachers, but also for their learners.
NEEDS-BASED	Effective PD programmes address the daily challenges faced by teachers and their students.
SUPPORTED	Active and continued support from institutional leadership and peers is crucial.
PRACTICAL	Practical components support teachers to apply and embed new strategies and approaches.
INSIGHTFUL	Evidence-informed input helps teachers gain new insights.
REFLECTIVE	Inquiry cycles offer teachers opportunities to reflect critically on their practice.
EVALUATED	Regularly evaluating the quality and impact of teacher learning programmes is highly beneficial.

Cambridge English Teaching Framework

Get a clear view of the teaching skills you need at different stages of your career, and use the framework to plan your ongoing professional development.

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Cambridge English Trainer Framework

Explore the key skills needed to train and support other teachers, and use the framework to guide your development as an effective teacher trainer.

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Become a Cambridge English Assessment Specialist

Learn how you can develop expertise in assessing English, support international learners, and join our community of trained Examiners and Assessment Specialists.

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