You want to teach but don't know where to start. There are some great reasons why teaching could be right for you including job satisfaction, job security, flexible working, passion, flexibility and the potential to open your own training academy.
The Introduction to Teaching is a free, self-paced online course that takes around 2 hours of your time. This means there's no need for you to find childcare or take time off work. The course has been specially developed by experienced teachers, so it will give you an introduction into what teaching involves in the FE sector, as well as exploring some of the challenges involved with being a teacher today.
Are you interested in teaching adults but don't know where to start?
Are there too many training providers out there and you don't know who to trust?
Are you unsure whether training materials you will be interesting enough to complete your course?
We had these exact same questions when we got in the industry. We are sick and tired of hearing about 'so-called' teacher training companies that talk about learning styles but just give you a boring PDF to read so they don't practice what they preach.
We guarantee that our courses are the best out there for online, virtual and classroom training and this is why we offer free introduction courses into the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and the Level 4 Certificate in Education so you can sample our materials and find out for yourself without taking any unnecessary risks.
the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice
ways to promote equality and value diversity
why it is important to identify and meet individual learning needs
We'll provide you with an introduction to teaching so that you can make your own decision about whether or not this is the right career for you.
You will be able to take this course free of charge and learn what it takes from someone who has been there before.
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Why Choose ETA?
Free Introductory Courses
The Education and Training Academy offers free introduction to the world of teaching adults in FE.
Engages Different Learning Styles
A variety of learning resources, not just PDFs like everyone else keeping you interested and engaged in your studies.
Anytime, anywhere
You can learn from the comfort of your own home, on your own time schedule. You are not limited by location - you can attend classes regardless of where they live in the world.
CV & Job Searching Support
We can also help you to secure your dream job with CV and job searching support.
No Credit Card Required
The Education and Training Academy offers a risk-free trial with no obligation to purchase. This way, you can test the course before making any decisions. No credit card required.
Speed Up Your Learning
We have a step by step study plan to speed up your course completion time.
This was a great course and well delivered. I completed it as a self study version but the support that was offered throughout and the microteach session was very well managed.
I completed a course in 2024 with The Education and Training Academy. There are helpful resources to support the assessment activities, and the marking was timely and completed with academic rigour to enable any re-submissions to be correctly attempted.In summary, as a learner, support was provided by the training... provider to achieve the qualification and I found them to be professional throughout the lifecycle of training.read more
Great provider of education and learning. Studied with them for my teaching qualifications. Service was great, support was great and the knowledge was brilliant. Thanks.
I have just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Achievement with The Education and Training Academy. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course, learning new knowledge and skills that will help in my future career. During the course I had my second baby and The Education and Training Academy were incredibly... supportive in providing support and extra time to complete the course so I could easily balance family life and my own education/career.read more
Excellent tuition from Matthew Reynolds.Matthew was supportive and accessible throughout, and I came away fully qualified inline with accredited standards.
Tutor was extremely helpful with meet and greet video call and was supportive throughout. Lessons were insightful and constructive feedback on the assignment was really useful. Would recommend.
This is the second self study course I have completed successfully. All the resources available help direct you to address the essential evidence requirements. Most importantly and critical the support and communication that is available is second to none. I would strongly recommend that anyone wishing to up skill... considers this organisation. Lastly, I wish to express a sincere thanks to Matt for all the support provided throughout my learning journey.I will now seek to put other staff members I have on other courses on offer.read more
I have had a positive experience working with the guys at the Education and Training Academy. I have very unique employment circumstances and Matt has been incredible to work with .He has always been at the end of the phone or email right the way throughout my training experience. He has absolutely tailored his support... to me to suit my needs and enabled me to conduct my learning in a way that suits my employment circumstances whilst also allowing me to reach my goal of course completion .If you are contemplating a course with these guys then my advice would be to absolutely do so . I will be conducting further training with them for sure ! .read more
Iam really grateful to Matt for the support and guidance he has given me throughout this qualification. The course is flexible and worked around my professional and personal commitments. I have gained a more in depth knowledge and understanding of education and training which I have been able to apply to my daily practice.... The learning materials were easy to follow and contained alot of information which mapped across to the learning outcomes. Would highly recommend Matt and this qualification anyone wanting to develop their skills and knowledge around all aspects of education and training.read more
just coming to an end of my CAVA Qualification , there was good material online and it was a really easy course to follow as the most important information was easily readable with not too much information
I have just completed the full EQA qualification via the self-study option and today received my certificate, which I am incredibly happy about. I found the course resources accessible and comprehensive, and I was fully supported by Matthew who was always on hand if I needed any clarity or advice. I would certainly... recommend The Education and Training Academy for their professionalism, great levels of support and overall quality.read more
I recently studied my understanding internal quality assurance and understanding external quality assurance with matt. He was one of the most supportive understanding and kindness tutors I have ever met in my entire life. He is absolutely incredible and so kind and helpful. He truly does care about his students succeeding... and understanding how to best facilitate their development and understanding moving forward. I studied these courses with matt as part of a prerequisite requirement for further training. His true dedication and kindness makes him an incredibly outstanding teacher and his knowledge on teaching is unmatched by any trainer I have ever worked with.He is so kind and patient and he literally wrote a book on how to get the training right and how to help students improve themselves moving forward.I could not have asked for a better teacher if I had tried.Matt is truly amazing and interesting and a such an incredibly kind and supportive teacher.If I could give him 10 stars I totally would but unfortunately the maximum amount is 5 so that’s what I have given him.Thank you so much for helping me through everything and enabling me to progress my learning further. You are truly incredible.I would gladly recommend anyone studying with the education and training academy because of their passion and dedication and support for teacher training.read more
This is a fantastic course. Completed the AET level 3. For someone who has learning and physical disabilities the tutor is very understanding and excellent in answering and explaining questions very quickly.Without the support i had from them, i think i would never have thought i would be able to do this as a self-study... course.read more
Recent completed the Level 4 EQA qualification with The Education and Training Academy, it was straight forward, easy and the feedback, communication and support was really good. I Would highly recomend The Education and Training Academy 5*
I have recently completed a level 4 qualification with the Education and Training Academy, the enrolment process was quick and easy and I was able to start my course straight away. The training materials have been very good and the support is there when needed. A good experience of online learning.
having recently gone through one of matt's courses with the st john ambulance i found it thought prevoking and engaging, it will stretch you and take you out of your comfort zone, i feel like ive only just started on my road to become a trainer and look forward to the road ahead, Matt is helpful and friendly offering loads... of advice, hope to come back and do an assessors course soonread more
It was great to receive my Level 4 EQA Award today from Matthew Reynolds.I highly recommend Matthew for your TAQA needs; excellent guidance and support from beginning to end. It's been a pleasure to work with like-minded quality individuals.
The Education and Training Academy were extremely knowledgeable, flexible and supportive in helping me attain my L4 CET. Matthew Reynolds was an excellent tutor and I would recommend this company to any looking to complete their teaching qualification.
