Setting the standard for teaching and learning
As the professional body for FE and skills, we set the national standards that define excellence and strengthen practice across the sector. Through flexible, scalable in-house courses, we help leaders bring those standards to life – empowering staff, improving performance, and driving lasting impact.
For Your Teams: In-House CPD
Scalable development tailored to your organisation.
ETF’s in-house programmes help teams embed effective practice, stay motivated, and adapt to change — from curriculum innovation to inclusive teaching and leadership for learning.
For your people: open programmes
Professional learning that keeps individual practice current and connected.
Open CPD courses bring educators together from across the sector to share experience, gain new insights, and develop practical strategies they can apply right away.
Build long-term professional recognition
ETF’s Professional Statuses help educators turn their learning into visible recognition.
They connect professional development to career progression, supporting staff retention, motivation, and organisational pride.
Why ETF?
ETF is the professional body for FE and skills - setting the standards that define excellence in teaching, training, and learning. Every course, programme, and partnership is built around these standards, helping educators stay relevant, confident, and connected.
Strategic alignment
We’ll design learning that drives quality improvement, aligns with your strategy, and delivers measurable impact.
Expert led
Developed by sector experts and based on the ETF’s nationally recognised Professional Standards.
Sector focused
Courses are designed for FE and skills professionals — relevant, practical, and built to make real impact.
Real impact
Build confidence, improve teaching quality, and strengthen outcomes for learners and your organisation.
Popular in-house courses
Introducing Leadership
Introducing Leadership is a 9-hour live online course combining theory, practical application, and networking for new and aspiring FE sector leaders.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
This interactive course helps learners explore causes of behaviour, reflect on approaches, and collaboratively develop and improve future practice.
Getting started with ESD
This blended course explores Education for Sustainable Development and strategies to equip learners for sustainable careers.
Leading from the Middle
Leading from the Middle is the FE and skills sector's high impact development programme for sector middle managers.
Grow professionalism
Create a culture where professional development is everyday, rewarded and supported.
ETF Partnership offers long-term, tailored collaboration to support your organisation’s professional development goals. Together, we turn CPD from a tick-box exercise into a sustained approach, keeping teams growing and learners progressing.
Discover more ways to connect and learn
Leadership
Our award-winning leadership portfolio blends expert partners, sector insight, and public purpose to develop outstanding leaders.
Events
Connect and learn with peers and experts at our conferences, community networks webinars and local events.
Impact and stories
Explore inspiring stories from individuals and organisations, showcasing real impact, growth, and meaningful change.
Whether you’re exploring in-house courses or ready to become an ETF Partner, our team can help you identify the right solution for your organisation.