Education

Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning

The Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning is a professional qualification that equips trainers, teachers and instructors with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively teach, train and assess learners. Offered at Eastern Kenya Integrated University and examined by City & Guilds, the programme is designed for candidates who already have an introductory teaching qualification or are currently working in training and assessment roles.

The curriculum covers identifying learners' needs, planning and preparing learning sessions, delivering learning, assessing learning outcomes, and evaluating sessions and learning programmes. Students develop practical teaching skills through guided learning hours, practical activities and a holistic report demonstrating their ability to apply teaching and assessment principles in real training environments.

The qualification responds to the need for qualified trainers and assessors in technical and vocational education, corporate training and further education settings. It is suitable for teaching staff who require continuing professional development, as well as candidates seeking a recognised qualification to improve their teaching and assessment practice.

The programme is delivered through a combination of face-to-face lectures, practical teaching sessions, tutorials and self-directed research. Students complete practical activities in a teaching or training environment, compile a portfolio of evidence and sit a synoptic multiple-choice examination covering the theory of teaching, training and assessing learning. The minimum recommended guided learning hours are 100 hours.

Graduates pursue careers as trainers, instructors, assessors, training coordinators and teaching staff in technical training institutions, vocational training centres, corporate training departments and further education colleges. They can also progress to the Specialist Advanced Diploma route by completing additional optional units, or pursue higher-level teaching qualifications.

Prospective students should have a teaching position or work placement to achieve the practical aspect of the qualification. The programme is suitable for individuals passionate about education and training, with a commitment to developing effective teaching and assessment skills.

Duration: 2 years 3 months
Public, up to: Ksh 98,900
Job market: Moderate

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 3 months
Average class: 20 students
Award: Diploma

What you study

8 subjects

Identifying Learners' Needs
Planning and Preparing Learning Sessions
Delivering Learning
Assessing Learning Outcomes
Evaluating Sessions and Learning Programmes
Teaching and Supporting Learning Theory
Practical Teaching Skills
Portfolio Development and Assessment

Modules

7 in the programme

Identifying Learners' Needs
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers techniques for identifying and analysing learners' needs, learning styles, barriers to learning and strategies for inclusive teaching and training.
Planning and Preparing Learning
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers session planning, learning objectives, resource preparation, scheme of work development and differentiation strategies for diverse learners.
Delivering Learning
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers teaching and training methods, presentation skills, facilitation techniques, managing group dynamics and creating effective learning environments.
Assessing Learning Outcomes
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers assessment principles, assessment methods, formative and summative assessment, giving feedback, recording assessment outcomes and assessment quality assurance.
Evaluating Sessions and Learning Programmes
Year 1Semester 22 creditsCore
Covers evaluation methods, collecting and analysing feedback, continuous improvement of teaching sessions and learning programmes, and reflective practice.
Teaching and Supporting Learning Theory (Synoptic Examination)
Year 1Semester 22 creditsCore
A synoptic multiple-choice examination covering the theory of teaching, training and assessing learning across all core units, assessed by City & Guilds.
Practical Teaching Portfolio and Holistic Report
Year 2Semester 16 creditsCore
A portfolio of evidence demonstrating practical teaching, training and assessment activities in a real training environment, including a holistic report linking theory to practice.

Specialisations

Assessor Practice
Focuses on assessment skills, competence assessment and quality assurance of assessment for careers as assessors and internal verifiers.
Corporate Training
Specialises in training delivery in corporate settings, staff development and workplace learning for careers as corporate trainers.
Technical and Vocational Instruction
Focuses on instruction in technical and vocational subjects for careers as instructors in TVET institutions.
E-Learning and Digital Pedagogy
Specialises in online teaching, digital learning design and e-learning facilitation for careers in digital education.

A day as a student

A typical day begins with a morning lecture on identifying learners' needs or planning learning sessions, followed by a practical teaching session where students deliver a micro-teaching session to peers. Afternoon sessions may include assessment practice, portfolio development workshops, or a tutorial on evaluating learning programmes. Students also prepare for the synoptic multiple-choice examination covering teaching, training and assessment theory.

The trade offs

In its favour

The qualification is internationally recognised through City & Guilds, providing credibility and portability across countries.
The programme focuses on practical teaching and assessment skills, directly applicable to training and education roles.
The qualification is suitable for continuing professional development, enhancing the skills of existing teaching staff.

Against it

The qualification is a vocational diploma, not equivalent to a university teaching degree, which may limit career advancement in formal education institutions.
The programme requires a teaching position or work placement for practical activities, which may be a barrier for candidates not currently working in training.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 243 education courses

Public67k to 99k

67k at Public TVET institutions (standardized fee)99k at Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET)

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

KSTVET 98,900/yr (kstvet.ac.ke). TVET 67,189. Private: unverified.

No specific scholarships are available for this programme. Students should contact the institution for financial aid options.

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C
Alternative entry: Candidates must demonstrate a reasonable level of language and literacy skills and have a teaching position or work placement to achieve the practical aspect of the qualification. No formal entry requirements are set by City & Guilds.

How you are assessed

4 components

Practical Teaching Activities
Practicum40% of the mark
Assessment of practical teaching activities including micro-teaching sessions, lesson delivery and assessment of learners in a real training environment.
Holistic Report
Project30% of the mark
A written holistic report linking theory to practice across all core units, demonstrating the candidate's ability to apply teaching and assessment principles.
Synoptic Multiple-Choice Examination
Written examination30% of the mark
A 1.5-hour multiple-choice examination set and marked by City & Guilds, covering the theory of teaching, training and assessing learning (50 questions).
Portfolio of Evidence
Practicum100% of the mark
A portfolio of evidence demonstrating practical teaching, training and assessment activities, assessed against City & Guilds standards.

Accreditation

Examined by City & Guilds (Level 3 IVQ, qualification number 1106-03). The programme is offered at Eastern Kenya Integrated University.

Accredited by

City & Guilds
ProfessionalRequired
Examined by City & Guilds (Level 3 IVQ, qualification number 1106-03). The programme is offered at Eastern Kenya Integrated University.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

4 roles

Trainer
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 150,000
Delivers training programmes in technical training institutions, vocational centres and corporate training departments, planning and facilitating learning sessions.
Assessor
Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 120,000
Assesses learner competence against standards, conducts formative and summative assessments and provides feedback in training and workplace settings.
Training Coordinator
Low demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 140,000
Coordinates training programmes, manages training schedules, supports trainers and ensures quality of training delivery in organisations.
Instructor
Moderate demandKsh 42,000 to Ksh 130,000
Provides instruction in technical and vocational subjects, combining subject expertise with teaching and assessment skills in training institutions.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as trainers, instructors and assessors in technical training institutions, vocational training centres and corporate training departments.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Certifications

City & Guilds Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma (1106-03)

Industry links

Common misconceptions

This qualification is the same as a university teaching degree.
This is a professional vocational qualification examined by City & Guilds, focused on practical teaching and assessment skills, not an academic teaching degree from a university.
The qualification is only for school teachers.
The qualification is designed for trainers, instructors and assessors across technical training institutions, corporate training departments and further education settings, not just school teachers.
An advanced diploma is not recognised in Kenya.
City & Guilds qualifications are internationally recognised and are acknowledged by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) within the national qualifications framework.
The programme is entirely classroom-based.
The programme requires practical teaching activities in a real training environment, portfolio development and a synoptic examination, combining practical and theoretical assessment.