These free face-to-face training events, delivered by our Art and Design specialists, support teachers marking coursework for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design.

You will:

  • mark Component 1 and Component 2 portfolios across a range of titles and levels from the most recent exam series
  • be guided by senior members of the examining team through assessment decisions
  • network with colleagues from other schools and discuss best practices in assessment
  • have the opportunity to ask our trainers questions about the course.

Registration will close 1–2 weeks before the event date. Please check the individual event for specific details.

If you can’t attend any of our face-to-face events, we also offer live online training taking place in early 2027, which you can book here. We also have a self-paced course that you can complete in your own time here.

Please note: These events count as 2.5 hours of CPD. You will receive a certificate via email after the event.

GCSE Art and Design: Face-to-Face Coursework Marking Training

Radisson Blu Hotel – Sheffield

30 November 2026  

10:00- 12:30

Radisson Blu Hotel – Sheffield

30 November 2026  

13:30–16:00

Novotel Birmingham Centre – Birmingham

2 December 2026  

10:00–12:30

Novotel Birmingham Centre – Birmingham

2 December 2026  

13:30–16:00

Novotel Birmingham Centre – Birmingham

3 December 2026  

10:00–12:30

Novotel Birmingham Centre – Birmingham

03 December 2026  

13:30–16:00

80 Strand – London

08 December 2026  

10:00-12:30

80 Strand – London

08 December 2026  

13:30-16:00

80 Strand – London

09 December 2026  

10:00-12:30

80 Strand – London

09 December 2026  

13:30-16:00

80 Strand – London

10 December 2026  

10:00-12:30

80 Strand – London

10 December 2026  

13:30-16:00

For a step by step guide on 'how to book onto a training event' please visit the link below:

Booking onto a training event: a step by step guide

To see all training events we have to offer, visit the links below:

Pearson Professional Development Academy

BTEC Higher Nationals & LCCI