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CPD Short Courses: Dyslexia, Literacy and Numeracy
Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties - DACPD51
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses - DACPD52
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia - DACPD53
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Developing Reading Skills in Learners with Dyslexia - DACPD84
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Developing Writing Skills in Learners with Dyslexia - DACPD85
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Developing Spelling Skills in Learners with Dyslexia - DACPD86
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Supporting Adults with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties - DACPD91
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Supporting Study Skills in Adults with Dyslexia - DACPD92
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking..
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Developing Writing Skills in Adults with Dyslexia - DACPD93
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Dyslexia in Multilingual Settings - DACPD94
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Developing Literacy Skills with Assistive Technology - DACPD96
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia - DACPD99
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
- 12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
- 14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
- 18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)
Award Courses (contains three Units)
Perspectives on Dyslexia – DAAWD51
Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.
Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia. It is also possible to book the 3 Units individually. Please click here to do so.
Developing Literacy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia - DAAWD52
Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.
Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award in Developing Literacy Skills. It is also possible to book the 3 Units individually. Please click here to do so.
Please note
The following Unit is not part of this Award but can be swapped out for either one of the Reading, Writing or Spelling Units: Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia - DAAWD67
Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.
Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award in Supporting International Learners. It is also possible to book the 3 Units individually. Please click here to do so.
Please note
The following Unit is not part of this Award but can be swapped out for either one of the Reading, Writing or Spelling Units: Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties - DAAWD59
Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.
Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award in Supporting Adults with Dyslexia. It is also possible to book the 3 Units individually. Please click here to do so.
Learning Support for Adults with Dyslexia - DAAWD60
Our courses run six times a year in September, November, January, March, May and July.
Please click on the date below to make a booking for the Award in Learning Supporting for Adults with Dyslexia. It is also possible to book the 3 Units individually. Please click here to do so.
Please note
The following Unit is not part of this Award but can be swapped out for either one of the Reading, Writing or Spelling Units: Developing Numeracy Skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Level 5 Teaching Diploma (DIST)
Specialist Literacy SpLD Teacher Training Level 5
Dyslexia Guild and BDA Accredited training to become a specialist teacher/practitioner, overview
Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (DIST) Graduate route
The following programme is only open to those who already hold DACRT51, 56 or 67
Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (DIST 02 & 03)
The following programme is only open to those who already hold an eligible Level 5 or 7 SpLD qualification (under 5 years old) through Accreditation of Prior Learning and wish to gain knowledge of the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP)
Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (DIST 02 & 03)
New Specialist Literacy Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Dyslexia Action Training has co-developed this apprenticeship programme, which will be delivered by our sister company, Educational and Sporting Futures (ESF), an Ofsted outstanding apprenticeship provider.
Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship: Literacy Specialism
Level 7 Postgraduate Literacy Courses
Postgraduate Level 7 Literacy Courses Application Process
7 October 2025 Cohort
Step 1: Download, complete and save the Application Form (including the entry essay).

Step 2: Complete your registration through this link and upload your completed application form, degree certificate and ID.
Applications close 2 September 2025, or sooner if the course is full
Please note:
- Once your registration and application have been accepted, this will be reviewed by the postgraduate administration team and senior tutor. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- When you are offered a place on the course you will be emailed with further details of how to register online for your first module and make your payment
- There are no additional costs for international delegates.
New Level 7 Maths Postgraduate Courses
Postgraduate Level 7 Maths Courses Application Process
For further information including eligibility and how to apply please visit the individual modules pages on the Real Training website.
You can view Module 01: Mathematical Understanding and Teaching Methods – Underpinning Theory here.
Courses for Qualified SpLD Professionals
Applying for and Renewing an Assessment Practising Certificate – Online Course
Please click on the date below to make a booking.
- 23 July 2025 Payments requiring an invoice upfront (pay later option) close on 9 July, payments by credit/debit card online at the time of registration close 16 July.
- 24 September 2025 bookings will open 24 July
- 12 November 2025 bookings will open 13 November
- 14 January 2026 bookings will open 15 January
- 18 March 2026 bookings will open 19 March
Please note: Dyslexia Action reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course where minimum delegate numbers are not reached.