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Workshops & Courses

Practical, evidence-informed learning for educators, leaders and learners

IALM Workshops & Courses are a series of focused, practical sessions that bring the science of learning and metacognition into everyday practice. Designed for teachers, school leaders and lifelong learners alike, each session concentrates on a specific topic and is built around research, real classroom application, and practical tools you can use immediately.

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Learn at a pace
to suit you

Suitable for
all levels

CPD-recognised
content

Learning that fits real life

So where does this fit into busy school life?

Between lesson planning, pastoral care and the demands of the school day, finding time for in-depth professional development is hard. IALM Workshops & Courses are here to help, without the commitment of a full qualification.

Covering specific topics and themes that educators and learners need most, each session delivers short, sharp and high-quality content. Learn in your own time, at your own pace, and build towards recognised CPD hours as you go.

IALM Workshops & Courses Topics

Using research, insight and reflecting the science of learning, these engaging topics have been designed with you in mind and reflect the key skills educators, schools and learners need.

IALM Workshops & Courses Catalogue

Take a look at our catalogue, packed full of information to help you choose the best programme for you.

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IALM Workshops & Courses Catalogue

Memory & Retention Techniques

Understand how memory works and apply evidence-based techniques to help learners retain and recall information.

Metacognitive Strategies for Learning

Explore practical strategies that help learners plan, monitor and reflect on their own thinking.

Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

Build understanding of ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other conditions, and how to adapt your approach accordingly.

Embedding a Growth Mindset

Apply research-informed approaches to help learners build resilience, motivation and confidence.

Evidence-Informed Teaching Practice

Translate the latest research on learning science into practical, classroom-ready strategies.

Study Skills & Exam Preparation

Equip learners with effective study techniques and exam strategies grounded in cognitive science.

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If you want to find out more about IALM Workshops & Courses, get in touch with one of our team today.

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Key Benefits

Available on
any device

Certificate on
completion

Ready-made
sessions

IALM resources
included

Grounded in our
evidence base

Benefits to the Learners

  • Available on any type of device — whenever, wherever.
  • Completely flexible to suit your own needs.
  • Certificate of completion to showcase your skills.
  • Access to a curated set of IALM resources and tools.
  • Builds towards recognised CPD hours.
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Benefits to Schools & Organisations

  • Ready-made sessions, delivered standalone or as part of a wider CPD programme.
  • Addresses topical learning and teaching challenges schools face today.
  • Caters to the growing demand for focused, bite-sized professional development.
  • Grounded in IALM’s research and evidence base.
  • Access to IALM’s full suite of supporting resources.
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Case Study

IALM Workshops & Courses are designed to work in real schools and organisations. We’re building a library of case studies showing how our partners have put them into practice — check back soon, or get in touch to hear more.

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Your Next Step

Completing IALM Workshops & Courses is just the beginning. Here’s how it can help you take your professional journey further:

Working Towards IALM Membership

Completing IALM Workshops & Courses builds towards your continuing professional development, and can support a future application for IALM membership at a grade suited to your experience — demonstrating in-demand skills in learning and metacognition.

Membership Grades & Benefits

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If you’re interested in finding out more about IALM Workshops & Courses, please get in touch and a member of our team will be in contact.

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Membership

IALM membership offers a range of grades aligned to real roles and the skills educators and learners need.

Policy Work

Discover how we help decision makers think about the effects of different learning strategies on children and young people.

Advisory Boards

IALM’s specialist Advisory Boards bring expertise and independent perspective to everything we do.

Memory & Retention Techniques

Memory is at the heart of how we learn. In this series, learners will identify the cognitive techniques used to encode, store and retrieve information, as well as how to apply them to support long-term retention and recall.

The programmes within this series are:

  • Building Strong Foundations in Memory
  • Practical Techniques for Long-Term Recall
  • Applying Memory Science in the Classroom
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Metacognitive Strategies for Learning

Metacognition is the ability to think about thinking. In this series, learners will identify practical strategies for planning, monitoring and reflecting on their own learning, as well as how to support others to do the same.

The programmes within this series are:

  • Introducing Metacognition to Learners
  • Planning, Monitoring and Reflecting on Learning
  • Embedding Metacognitive Talk in Everyday Teaching
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Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

Every learner thinks and processes information differently. In this series, learners will build understanding of ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other conditions, as well as how to adapt teaching and support to meet a wider range of needs.

The programmes within this series are:

  • Understanding ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia
  • Adapting Teaching for Neurodiverse Classrooms
  • Building an Inclusive Learning Environment
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Embedding a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset shapes how learners respond to challenge. In this series, learners will identify research-informed approaches for building resilience and motivation, as well as how to respond constructively when things go wrong.

The programmes within this series are:

  • Foundations of a Growth Mindset
  • Building Resilience and Motivation in Learners
  • Responding Constructively to Challenge and Failure
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Evidence-Informed Teaching Practice

Good intentions are not enough on their own. In this series, learners will identify the evidence base behind effective teaching approaches, as well as how to translate research into practical, classroom-ready strategies.

The programmes within this series are:

  • Understanding the Evidence Base for Learning
  • Translating Research into Classroom Practice
  • Evaluating the Impact of Teaching Approaches
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Study Skills & Exam Preparation

Effective study is a skill that can be taught. In this series, learners will identify proven study techniques and exam strategies grounded in cognitive science, as well as how to apply them with confidence.

The programmes within this series are:

  • Effective Study Techniques for Learners
  • Planning and Managing Revision
  • Building Confidence for Exams
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