"I'm TAP-certified; do I need anything else?"
You have successfully been assessed to the Queen's Award-winning TAP standard which has been enabling consistent, high-quality IT training since 1998.
TAP-certification holds an unrivalled reputation with employers (see the 2009 TAP Survey) in all sectors and for all subject areas - not just IT training.
While we do recommend regular self-monitoring of your TAP practices and periodic re-certification there should be no need for you to undergo any other assessment process.
The British Institute for Learning & Development
BILD recognises TAP for all grades of professional membership.
It does not insist members undergo repeated costly
re-assessments.
...you have a choice!
The 2009 TAP Survey
The Survey included responses from 724 L&D practitioners from 379 employers who all attended TAP courses in 2008.
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IT trainers: TAP qualifications are highly valued by employers!
Objective consideration of the 2010 TAP Prospectus, the network of TAP Partners and the 2009 TAP Survey shows that TAP offers the widest choice of qualifications and career opportunities for IT trainers today.
Now, the Foundation Degree in Learning & Development Practice also means that TAP certificates and diplomas are accredited by Higher Education at Levels 4 and 5.
The Degree study programme is entirely TAP-based and the syllabus, as with all TAP certificates and diplomas, is aligned with National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development.
Many IT trainers have been confused by suggestions that the PTLLS qualification, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning sector, is intended to address their skills needs. This is not the case.
Clarifying the facts on training qualifications
The Lifelong Learning Sector Skills Council (LLUK) has responsibility for several distinct audiences and for each of these it maintains National Occupational Standards (NOS) and a Qualifications framework.
In 2008 LLUK introduced three qualifications enabling teachers to achieve QTLS status (Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills). The entry-level qualification, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning sector entitles teachers to join the Institute for Learning. more about PTLLS
If you are an IT trainer employed in either
a private sector or public sector organisation
PTLLS was NOT DESIGNED to meet YOUR NEEDS!
However, if you do have a PTLLS qualification, you can choose to upgrade to a role-relevant TAP qualification.
LLUK welcomes the Foundation Degree
The Foundation Degree has been welcomed by all sections of the L&D community including LLUK, the Sector Skills Council for Lifelong Learning.
"Congratulations to you and your team
on this great achievement."
David Hunter
Chief Executive, LLUK
Foundation Degree in L&D Practice
The UK's highest
training qualification!
The growing reputation of the TAP methodologies for enhancing learning effectiveness has been recognised by Higher Education accreditation by the
IT trainers can now achieve a Foundation Degree in Learning & Development Practice exclusively through
The Training Foundation.
Read the press release
and the study programme
Upgrade to TAP!
PTLLS holders wishing to obtain a more employer-valued training qualification can enrol on a 2-day upgrade course
Successful assessment on completion leads to award of the TAP Certificate in Training Delivery by the British Institute for Learning & Development (BILD)
£490+vat
(includes first-year
BILD membership)