Accredited CPD Courses for English Teachers
Trinity CertPT Accredited CLT Certification
Transform your teaching approach with the Trinity CertPT in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)—a globally recognised certification designed for educators who wish to teach language through communication and real-life interaction. Open doors to dynamic and engaging classrooms today!
Don’t let your teaching career stand still. Choose Trinity CertPT and build the advanced skills, confidence and professional edge to go after more teaching opportunities.
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Course Overview
The Trinity CertPT in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is a professional development qualification for practising teachers who want to develop their skills in teaching English through meaningful communication. The course focuses on approaches that encourage interaction, collaboration and practical language use, helping learners develop their communicative competence and confidence.
By completing this qualification, you’ll develop practical skills in selecting, adapting and creating teaching resources, designing engaging activities that promote real-life communication, and applying effective CLT strategies to help learners use English purposefully and confidently in a range of contexts.
Is the Trinity CertPT in CLT Right for You?
For Experienced Language Teachers
Upgrade your teaching approach with communicative techniques that improve student engagement.
For Language Institutions
Equip your teachers with the latest CLT methodologies for better student outcomes.
For International Educators
Gain valuable skills to teach English in communicative environments across the globe.
What You'll learn:
- Evaluate CLT teaching materials: Assess the suitability and effectiveness of resources for promoting meaningful communication and interaction in specific teaching contexts.
- Adapt existing materials: Modify resources to meet learners’ needs, encourage active participation and develop communicative competence through purposeful language use.
- Create original teaching resources: Design engaging activities that promote authentic communication, collaboration and practical language use, grounded in relevant pedagogical principles.
- Reflect on and develop your teaching practice: Evaluate your teaching decisions, consider feedback and identify priorities for ongoing professional development.
Throughout the Trinity CertPT in CLT, you’ll connect pedagogical theory with practical teaching applications. You’ll explore how to select, adapt and create resources that promote meaningful communication and purposeful language use. For example, you might adapt a textbook dialogue into a role-play in which learners work in pairs to resolve a problem, exchange information and negotiate a solution using English. Through four assessed assignments and tutor support, you’ll build your ability to make informed teaching decisions and continually refine your practice.
Course Duration
Designed for practising teachers
- Total time commitment: 100 hours over 6 weeks
- A structured course with expert guidance and support
- Final project presentation and tutor feedback
- Courses Start Every Monday
Course Content
Focused Curriculum to Build Real-World Teaching Confidence
- Communicative Activities and Task-Based Learning
- Developing Fluency Through Real-Life Communication
- Promoting Interaction, Collaboration, and Learner Autonomy
- Task-based material development
- Assessments based on real scenarios
Assignments and Support
Project-Based Learning, Expert Guidance
- 4 practical assignments aligned with your teaching context
- Tutor feedback on each submission
- Final project: Customised material for your learners
- Access to downloadable templates and sample plans
CertPT Certification & Accreditation
Accredited by Trinity College London
The CertPT is a Level 6 qualification (RQF, UK) — equivalent to the final year of a UK undergraduate degree.
- Internationally respected
- Adds value to your CV/resume
- Boosts credibility with language schools and corporate clients
- Certificate provided in physical format
Verifying Our Accreditation
How to Verify It
The CertPT is a Level 6 qualification (RQF in the UK). Verify our claims through official sources.
- Our Trinity CertPT course is validated by Trinity College London
- Our Validated Course Provider number is 65747
- To verify our status, contact Trinity College London directly
- Trinity College London is recognised by Ofqual
- The Trinity CertPT is a Level 6 qualification on the UK’s Ofqual RQF
Fees & What's Included
- Course Fee: €999
Included:
- Full access to online course materials
- Personal tutor support
- Four assignment evaluations
- Trinity CertPT certificate
- Lifetime, worldwide job placement assistance
Entry Requirements for Trinity CertPT in CLT
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Career Opportunities with CLT Certification
Completing the Trinity CertPT in CLT opens up many doors in the world of education:
- Teach English in classrooms that emphasise communication, fluency, and real-life language use.
- Work in institutions and schools worldwide that focus on dynamic, interactive teaching methods.
- Enjoy teaching opportunities in diverse international locations that value communicative teaching techniques.
Real Stories, Real Results: See Where EBC Can Take You
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Our graduates are making an impact worldwide!
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You've got questions? We Have Answers
The Trinity CertPT (Certificate for Practising Teachers) is a Level 6 qualification designed to help experienced English teachers develop their ability to create and deliver effective lessons. The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) course emphasises interaction and real-world communication in the language learning process, preparing students to use English in everyday contexts.
Yes. The Trinity CertPT is awarded by Trinity College London and regulated by Ofqual (UK Office of Qualifications). It’s recognised globally by employers, schools, and institutions as a mark of advanced teaching expertise.
The Trinity CertPT in CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) is ideal for experienced English language teachers who want to strengthen their communicative teaching skills and create more interactive, learner-centred lessons. It’s particularly suitable for educators who want to help students develop fluency, confidence, and practical communication skills through meaningful language use.
If you are a teacher, you can apply to take a Trinity CertPT course. You must meet Group 1 or Group 2 requirements to apply for the course.
- Group 1: You should hold a Trinity CertTESOL or CELTA. If you have a different TEFL certificate, you’ll need to complete and return a short questionnaire so we can confirm it meets Trinity’s entry requirements. You must also have at least six months of regular, substantive teaching experience, with evidence, such as lesson records, timetables, or references, showing that this experience is sufficient to complete the course’s teaching and reflective assessments successfully.
- Group 2: You should have at least two years of teaching experience. You’ll need to provide evidence, such as lesson records, timetables, or references, demonstrating that your experience is sufficient to complete the course’s teaching and reflective assessments successfully.
Non-native English speakers are accepted with a minimum English ability of C1 on the CEFR scale.
No prior experience with CLT is required. The course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, strategies, and practical techniques needed to apply communicative approaches effectively, even if they are new to this methodology.
The Trinity CertPT in CLT is a 100-hour course that takes 6 weeks to complete. It’s designed to fit around your existing teaching responsibilities and other commitments, allowing you to develop your communicative teaching skills alongside your current work.
The Trinity CertPT in CLT is delivered online via our virtual classroom and Moodle training platform. It includes live tutor guidance, personalised feedback, and assignment support to help you apply communicative teaching principles to your lessons. You can complete the course from anywhere in the world.
You’ll complete four assessed assignments focused on real-world scenarios. Each one is supported by guided content and tutor feedback, allowing you to immediately apply your learning to your own teaching context.
The Trinity CertPT in CLT enhances your professional qualifications and strengthens your ability to deliver engaging, communication-focused English lessons. It can support career development in language schools, private tutoring, online English teaching, and educational institutions that prioritise interactive, learner-centred approaches to language learning.
Yes! You’ll receive dedicated tutor support throughout the course, including personalised feedback on all four assignments. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.