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Training essentials programme (TEP)

Providing you with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective face-to-face and online training in a policing environment.

This programme is for people who deliver training in their role and must meet College of Policing standards for learning, delivery and assessment. 

The programme consists of:

  • three core modules delivered on our College sites
  • two optional modules – one for those delivering online and one for those in an assessment role

Choosing your modules

Combinations of the modules will allow you to meet different College standards for learning, delivery and assessment. You should attend the modules that best meet your needs.

To meet the College standards for learning, delivery and assessment for:

  • trainers – you should complete modules one, two and three
  • trainers and online facilitators – you should complete all four modules
  • presenters – you should complete module one
  • online presenters – you should complete modules one and four

Online facilitators who already meet the College standards for learning, delivery and assessment for trainers or presenters should complete module four.

Module one – training knowledge essentials

Learn what you need to know to deliver engaging and impactful police learning and development.

Module two – training skills essentials

Develop practical training tools and techniques to motivate and inspire your learners.

Module three – training practice essentials

Learn how to design and deliver interactive learning and development sessions.

Module four – online facilitation essentials

Develop your facilitation skills in an online environment, so you can deliver engaging and effective online learning.

Module five – assessment essentials

Key details

Practitioner group

Those in policing roles who are required to meet one or more of the College standards for learning, delivery and assessment. These include:

 

  • presenters
  • instructors
  • trainers
  • online facilitators
Duration

Core modules are run over four and a half days.

Online facilitation essentials (optional) is run over four days.

Accreditation
No
Accreditation notes:

While this course provides the required knowledge for a Level 4 teaching qualification, the College cannot accredit this for external candidates. You may be eligible for accreditation through recognition for prior learning (RPL) with an awarding body if the qualification is available in your local area.

Cost

Core customers:

  • Modules 1-3: £1,525.50
  • Module 4 (Online): £416
  • Module 5 (Face to Face): £367.50
  • Module 5 (Online): £285

Non-Core 1 (previously Core):

  • Modules 1-3: £1,906.50
  • Module 4 (Online): £520
  • Module 5 (Face to Face): £459
  • Module 5 (Online): £356

Non-Core 2 (Non-Home Office Forces):

  • Modules 1-3: £3,586
  • Module 4 (Online): £978.50
  • Module 5 (Face to Face): £1,152
  • Module 5 (Online): £894.50

For more information on costing please email DeliveryAdmin@college.police.uk

Course contact
Kimberly Jackson, Trainer Development and Standards Manager
Additional documents
Additional information

Course timetable

August 2025

  • Module five – Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 August (Online) 

September 2025

  • Module one – Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October (Harperley Hall)  

October 2025

  • Module two – Monday 13 to Friday 17 October (Harperley Hall)
  • Module three – Monday 20 to Friday 24 October (Harperly Hall)

November 2025

  • Module four – Monday 3 to Thursday 6 November (Online)
  • Module five –  Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 November (Ryton on Dunsmore)
  • Module five – Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 November (Online)

December 2025

  • Module five – Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 December (Online)

January 2026     

  • Module one – Monday 12 to Friday 16 January (Ryton on Dunsmore)
  • Module two – Monday 26 to Friday 30 January (Ryton on Dunsmore)

February 2026

  • Module three – Monday 9 to Friday 13 February (Ryton on Dunsmore)
  • Module five – Monday 9 to Friday 11 February (Harperley Hall)     

March 2026

  • Mondule five –  Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 March (Online)     

More information

For further information on the training essentials programme or the College standards for learning, delivery and assessment, contact us.

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