PGCHE

PGCHE (Falmouth University, via ICD)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) is Falmouth University's award for people who teach or support student learning in Higher Education. ICD delivers this Falmouth-awarded qualification locally in Pakistan.
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Quick Facts

Awarding Body
Falmouth University (UK)
Study Mode
100% online, part-time
Course Format
Modular tests with flexible module selection 
Certification
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), awarded by Falmouth University
Assessment
Written coursework, work-based assignments, and practical teaching assessments — all submitted online
Duration
Approx. 1 year (two sequential 30-credit modules)

Who Is This Course For?

Starting or moving into a teaching career in Higher Education, or new to teaching at a university
Wanting the skills to teach through blended and online approaches
An experienced teacher wanting time and support to reflect on your practice
Teaching outside the UK and looking for an internationally recognised qualification

Entry Requirements

Applications are considered individually. An honours degree is normally expected, but applicants without one — with substantial relevant professional experience instead — are also encouraged to apply.
Currently teaching or supporting students at a university or other Higher Education institution
A personal statement on your experience, motivation, and career goals
English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (5.5 in Reading/Writing/Listening, 6.0 in Speaking)
Current Teachers
Ideal for teachers who want to strengthen their understanding of teaching methods, lesson planning, and classroom practice.
Aspiring Teachers
A strong option for individuals preparing to begin a teaching career and looking for a recognised qualification to build confidence.
Education Professionals
Suitable for education and training professionals who want to validate their teaching knowledge with an internationally recognised credential.

Course Content

Two compulsory 30-credit modules (60 credits total), both required to complete the award:

Module (30 credits each, both compulsory)

What it covers

Supporting Student Learning
Current theories, concepts, and practices of planning, teaching, learning, and assessment; key areas of activity and professional values recognised by bodies like Advance HE; creating inclusive and sustainable learning environments
Developing Flexible Learning Environments
Supporting student learning through online and blended environments, including how to responsibly integrate AI into your practice; designing, implementing, and evaluating technology to enhance blended or online learning

Assessment

Submitted entirely online: work-based assignments grounded in your own teaching practice, written proposals evaluating curriculum, and practical assessments of planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities.
Teaching Foundations
Build a clearer understanding of essential teaching concepts and classroom practice.
Language Learning Principles
Build a clearer understanding of essential teaching concepts and classroom practice.
Lesson Planning
Build a clearer understanding of essential teaching concepts and classroom practice.
Classroom Management
Build a clearer understanding of essential teaching concepts and classroom practice.

FAQs

Who actually awards this qualification?
Falmouth University, in the UK. ICD is Falmouth's local partner delivering the course in Pakistan — the PGCHE itself is a Falmouth degree, not an ICD-issued certificate.
How is this different from a PGCE?
A PGCE (offered by other institutions) is for school teachers and leads to Qualified Teacher Status. A PGCHE — which is what Falmouth offers — is for people teaching or supporting learning at Higher Education level, and doesn't lead to school QTS.
What if English isn't my first language?
Falmouth requires IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (5.5 in Reading/Writing/Listening, 6.0 in Speaking).

Enquire Now

Take the next step in your teaching journey by registering your interest with ICD. Submit your enquiry online to receive guidance on modules, preparation options, registration, and payment process.
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Meet the Team

Our tutors bring a wide range of expertise across teaching qualifications, language training, corporate development, and academic instruction. Below is a selection of our current instructors.

Aminah Ali

English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer

Hamad Ul Qudous

Instructor

Warjil Augustine

IELTS Trainer

Sadaf Iftikhar

Instructor

Aminah Ali

English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer

Aminah Ali is a Cambridge CELTA-certified English language educator and teacher trainer with over ten years of experience. She holds an MPhil in American Studies and an MSc in Applied Linguistics. She currently teaches at National Defence University and Bahria University, Islamabad, specialising in EFL, ESP, academic writing and business communication. At AlBasir, she designed and delivered workplace English programmes for software professionals. At the Institute of Career Development, she trains aspiring teachers on the Advanced TEFL programme. Her expertise includes curriculum design, language assessment and communicative language teaching across academic and professional contexts.

Hamad Ul Qudous

Instructor

Hamad Ul Qudous is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at FAST-NUCES, Pakistan, where he also earned his BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and is currently pursuing his PhD. With approximately eight years of university-level teaching experience, he specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Programming. His research interests include medical image analysis and multimodal AI. He has extensive experience in curriculum development, student assessment, examination design, and academic project supervision, alongside practical industry experience as an AI consultant.

Warjil Augustine

IELTS Trainer

Warjil  is an educational leader, master trainer, and language assessment specialist based in Karachi, Pakistan. Serving as School Principal at Pak British Schooling System, he brings advanced qualifications in international pedagogy and curriculum design.

His expertise spans institutional governance, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and faculty development workshops. Additionally, he specializes in high-stakes test preparation for IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, and the Duolingo English Test, delivering strategic masterclasses and tailored instructional frameworks.

Sadaf Iftikhar

Instructor

About Sadaf

Sadaf Iftikhar CELTA certified TESOL Professional | Cambridge Certified Tutor | Teacher Trainer | English Lecturer | Tutor & Assessor. Extensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), including instruction and administration in ESL programs in primary, secondary, higher, adult, and continuing education environments. Active in TESOL professional organizations.

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Aya Badr

Instructor

About Aya

Aya Badr is a Cambridge CELTA Main Course Tutor, freelance Teacher Trainer with the British Council, and experienced IELTS Trainer. She is an edupreneur, educational consultant, and Academic Director at Teachers College, where she leads the development and delivery of professional teacher education programmes. Aya holds a Level 7 DipTESOL from Trinity College London, alongside Cambridge qualifications in Train the Trainer and Educational Leadership and Management. With extensive experience in teacher development, academic leadership, and language education, she is passionate about empowering educators and creating meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.

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Anna Hasper

Instructor

About Anna

Anna Hasper Teacher Development Specialist ▏CELTA/DELTA Trainer & Assessor⚡ Empowering ELT teachers to enable better learning ▏SEL, IELTS & YLs ▏Course & Materials designer ▏Educational consultant ▏ELT author▏

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Hina Tehman

Instructor

About Hina

Hina Tehman CELTA certified/Teachers Trainer/Academic Coordinator at LGS

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Peter Lucantoni

Instructor

About Peter

Peter Lucantoni is the author and co-author of a range of popular course books for students, including Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language and Introduction to English as a Second Language. He is also co-author with Matthew Ellman of From Teacher to Trainer, all published by Cambridge University Press. Peter regularly speaks at ELT conferences and trains teachers internationally in both the public and private sectors.

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Alexandar Makarios

CELTA Instructor

About Alexandar

Experienced teacher trainer and educator with expertise in Cambridge CELTA, DELTA, and Train-the-Trainer courses. Extensive background in designing and delivering EFL lessons across diverse contexts, managing teacher training programs, and collaborating with Cambridge for course standardization. Proficient in staff mentoring, test development, and client communication, with international teaching experience in Greece, South Africa, and China.

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Danilo Garrido

Instructor

About Danilo

Danilo Garrido is a doctoral candidate in Language Studies at PUC-Rio with extensive experience in English language teaching, both face-to-face and online. He is a CELTA tutor, ELT materials editor, Cambridge speaking examiner, and a professional translator between English and Brazilian Portuguese