Introduction
The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Professional Practice (PGCAPP) is designed to provide an opportunity for educators, working specifically at Coventry University Group and its collaborative partners, to engage in initial and continuing professional development in teaching and supporting high-quality learning. As such, it is central to supporting the strategic theme of Education and Student Experience as part of the 2030 Group Strategy.
Accredited by Advance HE, the PGCAPP employs an integrated model of course design where academic credit at level 7, and professional recognition as Associate Fellow and Fellow (PSF, 2023) are assessed and awarded simultaneously at the end of each module.
PGCAPP Course Design and Delivery
The course adopts a blended delivery approach, combining a series of synchronous on-line group study workshop and tutorial sessions with asynchronous self-guided learning materials via Aula. It is currently delivered over 3 semesters and comprises of 3 x 20 credit modules aligned to specific course learning outcomes and PSF dimensions. These are:
· Module 1. 7053CRB Developing and Enhancing Academic Professional Practice
· Module 2. 7077CRB Developing and Enhancing Assessment and Feedback
· Module 3. 7078CRB Designing Curriculum in a Higher Education Context
Who is the course for?
The course is for academic staff with substantial teaching, learning and assessment responsibilities in a higher education context. To join the PGCAPP you are required to have a current and ongoing teaching responsibility at HE level.
Academic staff with 5 or more full-time years of experience within HE settings may be able to claim Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) for module 1 of the PGCAPP. For further information about this process, please contact AEPD@coventry.ac.uk at least 6 weeks before the course commences.
Entry requirements
· Applicants need to hold a first degree, or equivalent, and being able to undertake postgraduate study alongside their academic/teaching job role.
· Applicants need to be have a substantial role in supporting students in teaching, learning and assessment in Higher Education as the learning experience involves exploring and applying the learning in their own practice.
*The module descriptors are available via the Module Information Directory: https://share.coventry.ac.uk/staff/Pages/MID.aspx
Next start date: September 2026
If you are interested in joining the next PGCAPP cohort, please get in touch AEPD@coventry.ac.uk and request an application form.
Deadline for applications to be considered for this cohort is 14 August 2026, any applications received after this date will be considered for the next start date.
Please note that the online enrolment process will open from 17 August 2026.
If you have any questions about the course content, please get in touch with Tamar Maclellan, PGCAPP Course Director, (ad5070@coventry.ac.uk) who will be happy to help.