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Certificate in Learning and Teaching

CILT offers an introduction to effective teaching and learning in HE, aimed at part time educators and those who support learners. Lasting one year, CILT is a 30 credit Level 7 programme leading to recognition as Advance HE Associate Fellow.

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Duration/time commitment

CILT is a one-year part time programme. You will be enrolled in one 15-credit module per semester. Each 15 credit module is equivalent to approximately 150 hours of study time. In practice, most of our modules have one 90 minute live seminar or webinar per week of semester time. You will be expected to complete up to two hours of asynchronous learning each week as well as any additional independent research and reading you choose to do, and preparation of your assignments.

Eligibility

To qualify for the programme you will be expected to teach at least at FHEQ Level 4 (year 1 undergraduate) or equivalent, and to have planned teaching of at least ten hours during the programme.  CILT is open to Queen Mary staff and postgraduate research students teaching or supporting the learning of Queen Mary students. This includes PhD students who teach and professional services staff. Please note that eligibility will change from September 2025 entry to align with accreditation to the new Professional Standards Framework.

Mode of delivery

CILT is an online programme which is fully flexible so that Queen Mary colleagues can attend wherever they are based in the world. Most modules will offer webinars and student-paced online activities for you to complete in your own time. Some modules will also offer optional in-person sessions.

Modules and programme structure

CILT is made up of two 15 credit modules:

  • Learning and Teaching in HE (ADP7216)
    Learning and Teaching in the Disciplines (ADP7217)
  • You will study one module per semester, and they must be taken sequentially. You will need to pass both modules in order to successfully complete the programme.

More information on module content is available from the programme handbook.

Assessment 

All assessment on CILT is coursework based. Assessments are designed to be practical and authentic and in order to support you in developing your practice. Types of assessment (including formative and summative) on CILT include design and analysis of a session plan, a presentation on a learning resource, observation of your practice, and written reflection on your education practice.  

Recognition

Upon successful completion of CILT you will receive the academic award as well as Advance HE Associate Fellowship (AFHEA).

Attendance policy

You are expected to attend, engage with and prepare as instructed for all scheduled topics on the modules you take. While we encourage you to attend all webinars, you won’t be penalised for not attending sessions if you’re unable to. If you are unable to attend the live session, then you will need to watch the recording and complete asynchronous activities. Failure to engage in at least 80% of a module’s teaching and learning activities (synchronous and asynchronous) may result in your de-registration from the programme. If you leave Queen Mary during the programme and have completed at least half of it, you will be able to continue to complete your programme with us. You may choose instead to use the credits already gained towards a similar qualification at your new institution.

Timetable

View the programme timetable for the current academic year.

Fees

CILT is an internal professional development programme and there are no fees. The programme is only open to eligible Queen Mary educators.

Programme team

  • Dr Valentina Aparicio – Module Tutor: Learning and Teaching in HE
  • Dr Steph Fuller – Programme Director
  • Giorgia Pigato – Module Organiser: Learning and Teaching in the Disciplines
  • Olumide Popoola – Module Organiser: Learning and Teaching in HE
  • Reena Varsani - Programme Administrator
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