Level 9 Certificate

Postgraduate Certificate in Education International – PGCEi

Course Overview

Discover the path to professional advancement with our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International), commonly referred to as PGCEi. This qualification is designed for educators aspiring to add a formal teaching qualification to their portfolio, elevate their practice and assume leadership roles in teaching and educational management.

Level Postgraduate Qualification Level 9 Certificate

Blended Learning

Duration 3 academic semesters

Start date

1^st Year Fees €5,020.00

Enrich your academic journey with this PCGEi awarded by Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU), an academic qualification with a philosophy informed by the Teaching Council of Ireland and the Teachers’ Standards (DfE, UK).

Immerse yourself in a dynamic and relevant curriculum designed to deepen your knowledge and expertise in teaching and learning. Engage with current research and innovative approaches to address educational challenges across diverse contexts.

Elevate your professional practice through reflective analysis, fostering personal growth and positioning yourself for career advancement as an educator. Our program emphasises your development as an educational professional, nurturing your skills and capabilities at every level.

Awarded by Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU), graduates will hold an instantly recognised qualification from a leading university. Upon successful completion of the programme, a graduation ceremony will be arranged by Portobello Institute. You can view this course on LJMU’s course catalogue here.

Theories and Principles in Education, Teaching and Learning 20 Credits

Inclusive Pedagogy and Evidencing Impact on Learners 20 Credits

Critical Reflection and Developing Practice 20 Credits

Derek Fox

Derek Fox has over 30 years’ experience in learning design, management, coaching and development. He spent 15 years in a large multinational corporation and has worked in Europe, Asia, and America. Tutoring across a number of degree and masters programmes, Derek is also an associate specialist in the area of…...

Derek Fox has over 30 years’ experience in learning design, management, coaching and development. He spent 15 years in a large multinational corporation and has worked in Europe, Asia, and America.

Tutoring across a number of degree and masters programmes, Derek is also an associate specialist in the area of management, leadership and communications with the IMI (Irish Management Institute) and is a director of DFLeap consulting.

He has designed, managed and delivered on programmes up to and including level 9 awards on the NFQ. Derek has presented to exam boards at QQI, UCC, TCD and IMI.

He has accredited awards in organisational behaviour, psychology, psychometrics, people management, training, elearning, programming languages and engineering. Derek has completed the C.I.P.D (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) accredited Certificate in Training Practices (CTP). He has completed John Townsend’s Master Trainer programme and is a licensed NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) master practitioner.

In addition to these academic qualifications Derek is also licensed and certified to administer and facilitate an extensive range of personal development instruments, including:

MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Step I
5 Behaviours of a cohesive team™
EQi® (Bar-On Emotional Intelligence)
DiSC® (Behaviour instrument)
MBTI Step II™
Think on your Feet®
Belbin® Team Role Theory
Korn Ferry™ Dimensions (Previously Hay Group, Talent Q)

Derek is a member of the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD), the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CiPD), the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Derek has published a number of books including his popular ‘Discovering your Style and Dealing with Difficult People’ and is a regular contributor to business and press publications.

The PGCEi is tailored for online learning, offering one-on-one tutorial support and modular webinars to guide you through each module. Ideal for busy professionals, it allows flexibility while pursuing your postgraduate qualification.

Each module starts with an induction webinar, providing an opportunity to meet your lead lecturer. With the convenience of online access, you can attend lectures remotely and revisit them later.

This course is delivered over three semesters with supported webinars held during scheduled weekends. This programme consists of three core modules. You will complete one module in each semester.

Entry to this course is by direct application to Portobello Institute. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a 2.2 honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject discipline.

For non-standard entry, applicants would need to be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and relevant work experience. A minimum of two years’ experience in a professional role in education/education-related practice is required, along with a genuine passion and interest in their professional development.

All applicants must be in a current relevant role, or have access to an appropriate classroom or education setting.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language with IELTS overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component).

1
Complete the online application form.
2
Review of application and confirmation of eligibility criteria and entry requirements.
3
You will be "Provisionally Accepted" and offered a place by email.
4
Confirm acceptance of a place and pay deposit as detailed.

All fees are payable to Portobello Institute

Blended Learning

Course: €4,785 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €235.00

€5,020.00 Year 1 total fee

All fees are payable to Portobello Institute

Blended Learning

Option 1

33% deposit payment (€1,777.05), followed by 8 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €365.