Online Certificated Courses

 

Many of our online certificated courses are accredited by ITOL (The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning).

This means our training and quality assurance is benchmarked against international standards, and our students will have a globally recognised certification.

These courses are designed for voice professionals who wish to further their vocal pedagogy knowledge. Upon completion, you will receive an official ITOL accredited certificate.

 

Online Certificated Courses

 

 

Applied Anatomy for Voice Professionals

Applied Anatomy for Voice Professionals

Enrol anytime
6 sessions

This 6-part course which introduces the structure and function of the muscles of voice production. From the respiratory system and alignment, through to the vocal mechanism, the hyoid, the pharynx and soft palate and finally the tongue and jaw - these aspects of anatomy and physiology provide the foundation of voicing and embodied voice use, allowing you to create links to your own pedagogical practice through increased awareness of function!

Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills

Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills

Enrol anytime
5 sessions

This course offers a pathway to our full MA for students without an existing degree! Join our comprehensive Introduction to Academic Skills course, designed to equip you with essential tools and strategies for success in higher education. Perfect for bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate study, successful completion of this course guarantees you a place on our full MA, if you choose that path.

Certificate in Foundations of Vocology with Adam Roberts

Certificate in Foundations of Vocology with Adam Roberts

6th July - 24th August 2026
15 sessions (Mondays and Fridays)

This 30-hour Vocology Cohort Intensive provides a comprehensive overview of basic vocal anatomy, physiology, and theories of voice production & perception, fundamentals of vocal health, pathology, evaluation, performance, and habilitation of the speaking and singing voice, and a survey of research, resources, and professional opportunities. Each week, advanced students contribute to cohort-centred learning with additional resources, discussion facilitation, and critical analysis. The course assessment will also be useful for those who wish to prepare for the PAVA recognised designation.

 Level Two Certificate in Accents and Phonetics with Louisa Morgan

Level Two Certificate in Accents and Phonetics with Louisa Morgan

3rd August > 7th August 2026
5 sessions

Build on your foundational knowledge of accents and phonetics in this week‑long lunchtime course designed specifically for voice teachers. Whether you have completed our Level 1 Certificate or already possess a basic working knowledge of phonetics and accent work, this Level 2 course will help you deepen your skills, sharpen your analytical ear, and expand your practical toolkit for teaching.

Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate

Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate

18th, 25th August & 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd September 2026
6 days

The Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate offers an in‑depth, practical exploration of contemporary voice teaching for musical theatre. Across six focused classes, participants develop a systematic approach to vocal technique, diagnosis, and repertoire selection that reflects the stylistic, physical, and emotional demands of the genre. The curriculum integrates vocal science, embodied voice work, registration theory, and stylistic awareness across the five major sub‑genres of musical theatre.

Certificate In Applied Neuroscience And Voice with Voice Scientist Heidi Moss Erickson

Certificate In Applied Neuroscience And Voice with Voice Scientist Heidi Moss Erickson

18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 25th January 2027
6 days

Heidi Moss authored the chapter on Neurodiversity in Voice Pedagogy for the upcoming Oxford Anthology of Voice Pedagogy. Join her for this six-part course designed to provide an introduction to the neuroscience of vocalization. It aims to provide a foundation for those who are looking to fuse science with art and understand that the voice is so much more than an instrument.

Trauma-Sensitive Voice Professional Certificate with Dr Elisa Monti

Trauma-Sensitive Voice Professional Certificate with Dr Elisa Monti

21st, 28th of January & 4th, 11th and 18th February 2027
5 weeks

Updated for 2027, this five-part certificate course is designed to help participants learn the theory and practice of trauma-sensitive approaches. The concepts and activities included are tailored to meet the needs of voice specialists who want to acquire more specific tools to navigate the space with their students and colleagues.

Speak Easy, Teach Hard: The Essential Guide to Voice in the Classroom

Speak Easy, Teach Hard: The Essential Guide to Voice in the Classroom

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February and 1st March 2027
5 sessions

Teachers operate in a high-demand vocal environment, where the voice serves as a primary tool for classroom management and student engagement. Unlike other professional voice users, teachers must sustain vocal output across extended periods while simultaneously managing cognitive and environmental demands. This course has been specifically designed to equip teachers with evidence-informed strategies to manage vocal load, reduce fatigue, and support long-term vocal health. It positions vocal care as a core professional competence, essential for effective and sustainable teaching practice.

The Vocal Athlete: Performance & Preservation for Fitness Instructors

The Vocal Athlete: Performance & Preservation for Fitness Instructors

March 22nd, 29th, April 5th, 12th, 19th 2027
5 sessions

Fitness instructors operate within a high-risk vocal environment, characterised by the sustained combination of vocal projection and physical exertion. Recent research shows that the interaction between phonation and exercise compounds physiological demands, potentially compromising vocal efficiency, increasing vocal loading, and elevating the risk of fatigue and long-term vocal dysfunction. This course provides evidence-informed, practical strategies to support the development of sustainable vocal practices in physically demanding teaching environments. It positions vocal health not as a reactive intervention, but as a preventative, performance-sustaining skill set.

Certificate in Vocal Communication and Oracy for Teachers

Certificate in Vocal Communication and Oracy for Teachers

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April and 5th May 2027
5 sessions

Teachers use their voice every day, yet few receive formal training in how to use it effectively. Whether managing a classroom, explaining complex ideas, leading discussion, handling challenging conversations, delivering assemblies, speaking to parents, or fostering meaningful dialogue, communication is at the heart of excellent teaching. Drawing upon wide-ranging expertise from voice pedagogy, communication science, public speaking, vocal health and performance practice, this course provides teachers with the practical tools needed to communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility, and impact.