Certificate, scope and recognition: questions and answers
Who issues the certificate, what it does and does not license, and recognition. Below are 10 questions people ask Google and AI assistants, each answered directly in a few sentences.
Who issues the certificate?
London College of Teachers Limited, a UK company (No. 12339919) listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers with UKPRN 10096558.
Does the course make me a licensed special educator?
No. LCT states that the courses do not license you as a qualified special educator and do not provide a government licence.
Can I assess or diagnose children after the course?
No. Assessments and diagnostic tests are reserved for qualified rehabilitation professionals; the course helps you notice concerns and refer.
Is the certificate valid?
It is a genuine professional certificate from a UK-registered provider, verifiable online. Recognition for any job, licence or visa is decided by the employer or authority.
Is the certificate RCI approved?
No. It is not an RCI-recognised qualification.
How can employers verify it?
On London College of Teachers' certificate validation page.
Is the course accredited?
LCT lists memberships and accreditations on its accreditations page. There is no single worldwide accreditation for SEN training, so check what your employer needs.
Is the Master Level a master's degree?
No. It is a professional programme, not a university degree.
When will I receive my certificate?
After successful completion of the course.
Does the certificate show the hours?
Yes. It names the qualification and level, such as the 120-hour Certificate.
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