Elevate Your Tutoring Career with a University-Accredited Post Graduate Certification in Professional Tutoring
This accredited qualification is designed for experienced tutors who want to deepen their expertise, build professional credibility, and unlock new career opportunities in education.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Tutoring is the first qualification of its kind, designed specifically for practising tutors. Delivered in partnership between Qualified Tutor and the University of Worcester, this pioneering programme gives tutors the recognition, skills, and academic grounding they deserve.
Unlike traditional teacher training, the PGCert is tailored to the distinct role of the tutor—working one-to-one or in small groups, often independently, and with a wide range of learners. This course offers the rigour of postgraduate study with the flexibility of online learning, blending research, reflection, and practical application.
Tutors will explore themes such as pedagogical theories, assessment-led planning, business development, and the wider role of tutoring in the education system. The PGCert is ideal for new and experienced tutors who are ready to deepen their professional identity, enhance their impact, and help shape the future of tutoring as a respected, evidence-based profession.
Applications are now open.
What Tutors are saying about the PGPT
As a teacher who had to learn how to run a business when I left the classroom to become a full-time tutor, I think it’s great that the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Tutoring provides not just recognition but also essential guidance on business, marketing, and the skills needed to thrive. Learning alongside other tutors, with access to university resources, makes this a powerful step in professional growth.
Emma Harper
This qualification finally gives tutors the recognition they deserve, putting us on the same professional footing as teachers. I’m so excited about the possibilities it presents! Learning within a community, sharing insights, and building networks will enrich our practice. Plus, collaborating with the university means access to incredible resources, research, and expertise, strengthening our role as professional educators
Dee Atkins-Greig
As an experienced tutor without QTS, I’m thrilled that the PGCert in Professional Tutoring will not only provide well-deserved recognition but also offer the same level of guidance and professional development that trainee teachers receive. This qualification ensures tutors gain the skills, confidence, and credibility to excel, while elevating tutoring as a respected profession in its own right.
