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CPD masterclassLevel 31 live workshop

Helping Learners Learn More Effectively: Metacognition

Teach learners how to think, not just what to think.

Understanding how learners think is just as important as what they learn. This practical masterclass explores the principles of metacognition and demonstrates how educators can help learners become more self-aware, independent and resilient in their learning.

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Awarding body
WorkplaceHero

How WorkplaceHero delivers

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Live masterclass delivery

Delivered live via Microsoft Teams (or similar), with resources and quizzes in your learner portal.

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Live workshops included

Includes 1 live online workshop with your tutor.

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Expert trainer support

Sector-experienced trainers guide you and give personal feedback.

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Certificate of attendance

A WorkplaceHero certificate for your professional development record.

£99.00

All prices inc. VAT

Member price £89.10 with PassportPro - 10% off.

Four ways to pay

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Course type

Level 3

Awarding body

WorkplaceHero

Study time

Up to 3 hours

Delivery

Online, with live workshops

Assessment

Knowledge checks and reflection

Next start

30 Nov 2026

Your learning journey

A clear route from enrolment to award

Follow each stop in order. Your learner area keeps your units, evidence, feedback and progress together.

Masterclass route8 stops
  1. Stop 1

    Enrol and get oriented

    Meet your tutor, enter the learner area and plan your study.

  2. Stop 2

    Module One: Understanding Metacognition

    Unit 1

  3. Stop 3

    Module Two: How Learners Think

    Unit 2

  4. Stop 4

    Module Three: Embedding Metacognition into Teaching

    Unit 3

  5. Stop 5

    Module Four: Metacognition in Assessment and Feedback

    Unit 4

  6. Stop 6

    Module 5: Creating a Metacognitive Learning Culture

    Unit 5

  7. Stop 7

    Complete your practical evidence and tutor review

    Put your knowledge into practice and submit the required evidence.

  8. Stop 8

    CPD certificate earned

    You receive a WorkplaceHero CPD certificate for your CPD log.

Every completed stop moves you closer to a recognised, portable achievement.

Course overview

What is this masterclass?

Metacognition is the difference between a learner who waits to be told and a learner who notices they are stuck and does something about it. This masterclass unpacks what metacognition actually means in practice and gives you approaches you can use in your next session - modelling your own thinking, planning and review routines, and questions that make learners aware of how they learn.

It is practical CPD for teachers, trainers and assessors in further education, skills and the workplace. You leave with strategies you can try immediately and a CPD certificate for your record.

Upcoming start dates

Next intake
Metacognition - Helping Learners Learn More Effectively
Starts: 30 Nov 2026
Ends: 30 Nov 2026
7 spaces left

Entry requirements

Please check you meet these before applying.

  • Minimum age: 16+
  • Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.

Why study with us

Counts towards your CPD

You receive a WorkplaceHero CPD certificate with the hours stated, ready for your CPD log.

Written for FE, skills and the workplace

Examples come from real further education, training and workplace settings, not generic theory.

Practical, not abstract

Every idea comes with something you can try in your next session.

Built for busy people

Short, focused and designed to fit around a working week.

Look inside the course

What you'll study

What you leave with

CPD learning

Certificate

Helping Learners Learn More Effectively: Metacognition

Level 3 - WorkplaceHero

  • Issued once you pass all required units
  • Logged in your free WorkplaceHero CPD record
  • 5 units of evidenced learning

Where this takes you

Talk to us about where this masterclass can take you.

Ready to start?

It takes a couple of minutes, and you can ask us anything first.

Participants will discover how metacognitive strategies can improve learner confidence, motivation, problem-solving and achievement by encouraging learners to plan, monitor and evaluate their own learning. The session translates educational research into practical classroom techniques that can be applied immediately across Further Education and Skills.

Ideal for teachers, trainers, assessors, learning support staff and curriculum leaders, this masterclass provides practical tools to embed metacognitive approaches into everyday teaching, learning and assessment.

Assessment

  • Practical reflective activity
  • Knowledge check
  • Personal action plan

Certificate: A WorkplaceHero CPD Certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Paying for your course

Ways to pay, answered

Can I pay in full by card?
Yes. £99.00 inc. VAT, paid securely at checkout when you book your place.
Can I spread the cost with Klarna?
Yes. Your exact instalments are shown next to the price at the top of this page. Choose Klarna at checkout to split the fee into interest-free instalments, or apply for a longer plan where Klarna offers one. Klarna decides what you're offered, and longer plans may carry interest. Subject to status, affordability and credit checks. Not everyone will be offered every option. Klarna's own terms apply. Missing payments could affect your ability to borrow in future.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your employer can be invoiced directly and book your place from their team dashboard. Just tell us who to bill when you apply.
Can we use WorkplaceHero training credits?
Yes. Organisations with WorkplaceHero training credits can use them towards this course and pay any difference by card.
Anything else I should know about fees?
The fee shown includes VAT and covers the full course, your materials and your CPD certificate. Employers can pay by invoice or with training credits, and team bookings are welcome.

Frequently asked questions

Answers before you apply

Is there funding or financial support available?
We don't offer funding directly, but many employers will sponsor staff. We're happy to provide supporting information for employer approval, and we offer flexible payment options including Klarna and 0% interest monthly instalments (depending on circumstances).
What kind of support will I receive?
Dedicated tutor and assessor for academic and practical support, marked feedback on all assignments, observation planning and feedback (if applicable), email access and optional support calls and workshops.
What happens if I fall behind?
Life happens - if you need more time you can request an extension or switch to a future cohort. We're flexible and supportive, provided you keep in touch. If your registration lapses you'll need to pay an extension fee of £299 +VAT.
What equipment do I need?
Just a device with internet access (preferably a laptop). Resources are online; we recommend Word or Google Docs for assignments. Workshops are delivered via Google Meets, Teams or Zoom.
Can I use prior qualifications to RPL?
If you've completed previous qualifications, we may consider Recognition of Prior Learning - just ask.
Buy for your team

Purchase seats on behalf of your organisation

One payment, then assign seats to your staff by email or shareable link. Volume discount applied automatically.

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Course fee
£99.00