How are Professional Development Qualifications assessed?

Candidates produce an Portfolio of evidence of practice, learning and reflection which is submitted to Cambridge for assessment. In their Portfolio teachers and leaders demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding in the context of their own work and a variety of sources.

Certificate Portfolios are approximately 3,600 words whereas Diploma Portfolios are approximately 7,200 words - Portfolios will also include evidence such as notes from observation of teaching, learner feedback, lesson plans and photographs.

Candidates have access to the Candidate guide and other supporting resources to guide the writing of assignments along with support of their programme leader.

Candidate Portfolios for Professional Development Qualifications are graded as Distinction, Pass or Fail. The Assessment criteria can be found in the relevant syllabus.

The Professional Development Qualifications Administrative Guide which can be found here explains the procedures to enable Examination Officers and the Programme Leader at the school to submit candidate Portfolios, and upload entry forms.