People Dancing has developed qualifications which enable dancers, teaching artists and community practitioners working in participatory settings to evidence their skills and knowledge.

 Our qualifications are based on national occupational standards created by the arts sector. They have been designed for adult learners who have already gained a firm foundation in their chosen art form but need to evidence the additional skills that are needed to deliver arts activities safely and successfully.

The qualifications vary in size and complexity. ‘Size’ is measured in the number of hours of study required to gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully obtain the qualification. The ‘size ‘of a qualification is indicated in its title so an ‘Award’ implies between 1 and 120 hours of learning, a ‘Certificate’ implies between 121 and 369 hours of learning and a ‘Diploma’ requires over 370 hours of learning. The level of complexity or depth of skills and knowledge is indicated by the qualifications level. The lower the level the less complex the qualification.

Our qualifications and fees

We are currently offering four qualifications, details of which can be found here. Further qualifications will be offered in due course. The qualifications vary in size and complexity. The level of complexity or depth of skills and knowledge is indicated by the qualifications level. The lower the level the less complex the qualification.

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Become a candidate and FAQs

People Dancing qualifications have been designed to evidence the skills and knowledge that participatory artists need when working in community contexts. Find out more here plus answers to some of your questions.

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Find other course providers

People Dancing offers a range of learning opportunities that will help dance artists and practitioners meet the learning outcomes set out in the qualifications. A number of other course providers have signed our Professional Qualifications Code of Practice and are also offering courses that lead to the People Dancing Professional Qualifications.

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Policies

Here you will find our Appeals Policy and Procedure; Postponement policy and procedures; Professional Qualifications Anti-Bribery policy; Professional Qualifications Complaints Procedure; Professional Qualifications Conflict of Interest Policy; and Reasonable adjustments.

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