The Centre for Professional Development and Outreach is based at the School of Education providing individuals with the opportunity to develop their professional practice, gain skills to support learning and teaching, and learn more about education for a future career.
Shaped from over 50 years’ experience working with regional, national and international private and public sector clients, our progressive education delivers immediate results for individuals and organisations. Flexible and consistent in quality, you’ll find a course to suit your needs, whatever your sector or location.
We offer a wide range of training, from short non-accredited masterclasses, accredited in-house training that counts towards nationally recognised qualifications, to working with you to developing new degree apprenticeship standards, our bespoke learning packages are specifically tailored to meet the needs of your organisation.
Continue reading to see our current offering and recent events.
Theory and practice 2024-25 (Start date: 18 November 2024)
The Science Engagement team offer a range of exciting free engaging activities, workshops and school talks that support and enhance the curriculum for both primary and secondary school students. We also create original and relevant teaching resources based upon our research and use this material in workshops as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and training support sessions for teachers. We are keen to collaborate with teachers to develop activities that best suit the needs of the individual school.
Our close partnerships with teachers enables us to create original and relevant teaching resources and use this material in workshops as part of CPD courses and training support sessions for teachers. As well as bespoke programmes and network sessions (including coordination of the Durham Primary Science Network for Durham County Council). We run specialist events on campus in Durham.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with the British Council and the state of Tamil Nadu to support this excellent initiative and provide an experience of international education.
Our bespoke programme focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. In an era where data is the new gold, understanding how to extract insights and make predictions using data science and AI is more crucial than ever. The programme is crafted to meet the needs of beginners and intermediate learners alike, offering 24 hours of flexible online learning. Through interactive materials, students have the opportunity to explore the foundational knowledge of these innovative areas.
Our online and face-to-face learning experiences are designed to launch students into the dynamic world of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). Whether they're looking to build foundational knowledge, enhance practical skills, or explore the fascinating applications of AI, the programme offers an engaging pathway to mastering the essentials and beyond.
Working in collaborate with our existing future teachers, recent education graduates, local schools and councils, we are creating a network of support and CPD opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of staff across the North East at both primary and secondary level education.
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We offer two undergraduate degrees, both of which can be tailored to suit your interests and career aspirations: a BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or a broader BA in Education Studies.
Our postgraduates are a key part of our vibrant community of world leading researchers. Whether you are looking for a Doctoral degree, a taught Masters degree or a PGCE in initial teacher education, we have a wide variety of courses to meet your needs and interests.
