Our new self-paced training courses allow you to work through the training in your own time. You can also pick and choose certain elements to explore rather than working your way through the whole course; the choice is yours!

This self-paced trainingcourse, created by the Pearson Edexcel Geography team, is designed to support teachers in delivering our A Level qualification. The training is structured to help you gain a deeper understanding of the assessment requirements and the application of the mark scheme criteria. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to apply the skills you’ve acquired by evaluating exemplar Independent Investigations.

After completing this course you will:

• understand the purpose of the Independent Investigation
• understand how to administer Independent Investigations including fieldwork requirements and developing investigation questions
• understand the Independent Investigation assessment requirements including use of AI
• understand how to assess independent investigations and apply the four levels-based mark schemes
• have considering ‘good practice’ and avoid ‘pit falls’.

Accessing our self-paced training courses:
Once you click on the Register / Sign in link below you will be taken to the course login page. Here you can either log-in with your Edexcel Online details, or create an account. Once logged in you will be asked to confirm the course you want to take; you will then be taken to the enrolment page. Click to enrol and then select ‘Go to dashboard’ where you can start your course.

Certificate of completion: To acknowledge successful completion of this course you can download a certificate by following the instructions on our platform.