Level 3+4 Diploma Bundle in Education and Training
The Level 3+4 Diploma Bundle in Education and Training is an Ofqual-regulated qualification delivered fully online by UK School of Management (UKSM, UKPRN 10101873). The bundle sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Levels 3 and 4. A single enrolment covers both diploma stages; students complete Level 3 before progressing to Level 4 without re-enrolling. Standard duration is 15 months; fast-track is available in 10 months.
2 levels (L3+4) · Education and Training · From GBP 1,500
The Level 3 and 4 Education and Training Diploma Bundle gives you a formal qualification at the two levels where most careers in Education and Training begin to take shape. Level 3 builds the vocabulary and foundational knowledge of the subject; Level 4 develops the applied and analytical thinking that employers expect from people moving out of purely operational roles. One enrolment, two Ofqual-regulated stages, entirely online.
About this Education and Training combined pathway
Level 3 (Award in Education and Training, formerly PTLLS) is the minimum qualification for many teaching and training roles in further education and adult learning. It covers the principles of teaching, learning and assessment, how to plan and deliver sessions, and how to create an inclusive learning environment. Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training extends this into more advanced practice: curriculum planning, assessment design, learner support needs, and the theoretical underpinning of teaching in lifelong learning. Together they represent the qualification standard that the Education and Training Foundation expects of practitioners in the sector.
What this package includes
Study these qualifications in sequence under one enrolment. Open any diploma in a new tab for full module lists and entry notes.
- L3
- L4
Who this package is for
This bundle suits people in their first management or professional role who want a qualification that reflects what they have been doing — team leaders, assistant managers and coordinators who learned on the job and now want the formal credential. It is also taken by graduates from other disciplines who have moved into Education and Training and want the qualification that belongs with the role, and by people preparing for degree top-up study who need Level 4 as their entry point.
How the combined pathway works
After enrolment you study the included qualifications in level order. Each stage builds on the previous one: you complete the learning and assessment for Level 3 Award in Education and Training before moving on through the remaining levels in this package, finishing with Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training.
Why combine Level 3+4 in Education and Training?
Because in further education, the Award alone (Level 3) is rarely enough to secure a substantive teaching role. Most FE colleges and adult learning providers require Level 4 or equivalent as the baseline for teaching positions. Combining both stages in one programme means you don't spend time and money qualifying at Level 3 only to immediately need to enrol for Level 4. One programme, one provider, one sequence.
Study online while you work
Education and training assessments are reflective and practical — session plans, micro-teach observations, evaluations of your own teaching, and written analyses of educational theory. For people already teaching or training in any capacity, the assignments connect directly to your existing practice. Fully online with no fixed attendance requirements, though the Level 4 involves observed teaching practice which you arrange in a setting relevant to your subject.
Where this diploma can take you
The Level 3+4 combined pathway qualifies you to teach and train in further education, adult learning, community education, and workplace training settings. It supports applications for teaching roles in FE colleges, training organisations, charities, and NHS education departments. Many learners register with the Society for Education and Training (SET) as an associate practitioner on completing the Level 4.
Fees & payment plans
Fees for this package are set by how many levels you combine (2 levels) — not by adding each diploma’s separate price.
Fast-track · 10 months
GBP 2,200
- Option (a): GBP 275 x 8 monthly instalments
- Option (b): GBP 1100 x 2 quarterly instalments
- Option (c): GBP 2090 x 1 instalment (5% bursary)
Standard · 15 months
GBP 1,500
- Option (d): GBP 125 x 12 monthly instalments
- Option (e): GBP 500 x 3 quarterly instalments
- Option (f): GBP 750 x 2 half instalments
Progression after this package
Completing the Level 3 and 4 Education and Training Diploma Bundle positions you for roles that ask for a formal management or professional qualification above entry level. Level 4 on its own is a common requirement for team leader and coordinator roles; having both Level 3 and Level 4 on your record shows a complete foundation rather than a single snapshot. Where progression applies, this bundle supports entry to the Level 4+5 Diploma Bundle in Education and Training or to degree top-up programmes that accept Level 4 as their entry point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What diplomas are included in the Level 3+4 Education and Training package?
This package includes Level 3 Award in Education and Training and Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training, studied in sequence under one enrolment.
Is the fee the sum of each diploma's individual price?
No. Diploma Bundle fees are fixed by how many levels you combine. For this 2-level stack, standard mode is £1,500 and fast-track is £2,200.
What entry requirements do I need for the Level 3+4 Education and Training diploma?
You typically need a minimum age of 18, subject knowledge in the area you wish to teach, and internet access. Teaching practice is required at Level 4.
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