Let’s go NPQs!
There are 10 National Professional Qualifications to choose from, all accredited by the DfE. Apply now to start your NPQ. Scroll through to find out more 👇
Scholarship funding
The DfE is yet to announce that any future scholarship funding will be available for the NPQs. We expect an update on this in due course. Enquire now to be kept up to date with any news as soon as it’s available.
Register and apply in 15mins Enquire hereOne intake in 25/26. Start in November
There’s only one chance to start an NPQ in the 25/26 academic year. The next cohort starts in November 2025. There is no spring 2026 cohort. Don’t wait, apply now!
Register and apply in 15mins Enquire hereDevelop your classroom practice and school leadership knowledge with evidence-informed professional development.
Our NPQs are designed to align to your school’s context. Learn from our expert facilitators and apply your tailored learning directly to your school's improvement priorities & persistent problems.
Apply now Enquire hereFlexible to fit your timetable
Our ‘little and often’ approach means you can engage with our NPQs around your busy timetable, with minimal time needed out of school. Plus, there isn’t a large project at the end of the course.
Apply now Enquire here92% of teachers and school leaders would recommend their Ambition NPQ
Join over 35,000 teachers and leaders who have chosen an Ambition NPQ since they launched in 2021 and benefit from professional development that is grounded in the best evidence based approved by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
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NPQ for SENCOs
This new course replaces the NASENCO qualification. Become an expert leader of special educational needs and learn how you can build an inclusive culture in your school.
NPQ for Senior Leadership
Develop your leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in your school and gain the confidence to move up to a senior leadership role.
NPQ for Headship
Build your knowledge, skills and confidence that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an outstanding headteacher.
NPQ for Executive Leadership
Develop the expertise you need to become an outstanding executive leader, so you can lead effective change and improvement across your group of schools or multi-academy trust.
NPQ for Early Years Leadership
Designed for leaders of early years education. Become an expert in early years leadership and learn how to help give all children up to the age of five the best possible start in life.
95% of school leaders with an NPQ participant in their school agreed that staff completing an Ambition NPQ supported their school to improve.
Each of our NPQ programmes are designed to be aligned to your school’s improvement priorities with real-life examples so you apply your learning back into your school.
Apply now Enquire hereThe NPQ programme is a flexible course which not only provides current research and evidence that leaders can put into practise, but also contributes to leaders' own professional development
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NPQ for Leading Teaching
Discover what outstanding teaching looks like and delve into the nuts and bolts of what makes an effective middle leader.
NPQ for Leading Behaviour & Culture
Develop your expertise in behaviour management and discover how to create a school culture where your staff and pupils can thrive.
NPQ for Leading Primary Maths
Become an expert leader of primary mathematics and learn how to embed high-quality mastery approaches to maths teaching in your school.
NPQ for Leading Teacher Development
Specialise in teacher training and become an expert teacher educator to successfully support your teachers and their teaching practice in your school.
NPQ for Leading Literacy
Become an expert leader of literacy and learn how to support your colleague to make sure more of your pupils develop effective language, reading and writing skills.
Great professional development. The structured format is easy to follow. The community sessions give an opportunity to connect and share practice with colleagues and the clinic sessions provide challenge and support us to develop our analytical skills
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Ambition Institute is a charity providing training and professional development based on the most rigorous research and evidence about what really works. Together, we’re shaping the future of education to give every child the best start in life.
Apply now Enquire hereOur next NPQ cohort will take place in November 2025
Train in over 40 locations across England with our partner network.
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