A course provider has told me that I don’t need to take a certificate and that because I have a degree I can go straight for a diploma. I’m confused.

Solution

An independently accredited course provider should not mislead you. You qualify with a Certificate. When you have been teaching with a Certificate for a period of at least one year you can, if you wish, further your knowledge by taking a Diploma. You do not take a Diploma first. You do not take a Diploma in place of a Certificate. A Diploma is a high level course and you will not understand the content or the terminology unless you have already studied for a Certificate and you have been teaching.
If a course provider has tried to sell you a Diploma because you are a graduate or because you have some ‘life experience’ check their accreditation. A course provider who is accredited by an independent accrediting body would not be misinforming you.

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