Urdang International Awards offers a clear pathway of professional qualifications designed to support learners, teachers and performers as they progress through creative industry training.
diplomas
From introductory Creative Industry Diplomas through to Level 3, 4 and 5 Professional Qualifications, Urdang International Awards offers routes for different stages of development.
From introductory Creative Industry Diplomas through to Level 3, 4 and 5 Professional Qualifications, Urdang International Awards offers routes for different stages of development.
Each route is designed to build confidence, practical skill, industry awareness and recognised achievement.
1 & 2
creative indsutry
level
1 & 2
The Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Industry Diplomas are designed for flexible delivery across part-time programmes, intensive holiday schools and alternative education settings.
These diplomas introduce learners to the wider creative and performance industries while developing confidence, creativity and performance skills through singing, dancing and performing.
Academic School Settings
Designed to support creative learning within school environments and wider curriculum delivery.
Community Settings
A flexible route for community programmes, performing arts groups and local creative learning projects.
Home School & Flexi-School Environments
An accessible pathway for learners outside traditional full-time school settings.
1 & 2
creative indsutry
level
1 & 2
The Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Industry Diplomas are designed for flexible delivery across part-time programmes, intensive holiday schools and alternative education settings.
These diplomas introduce learners to the wider creative and performance industries while developing confidence, creativity and performance skills through singing, dancing and performing.
Academic School Settings
Designed to support creative learning within school environments and wider curriculum delivery.
Community Settings
A flexible route for community programmes, performing arts groups and local creative learning projects.
Home School & Flexi-School Environments
An accessible pathway for learners outside traditional full-time school settings.
1 & 2
creative indsutry
level
1 & 2
The Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Industry Diplomas are designed for flexible delivery across part-time programmes, intensive holiday schools and alternative education settings.
These diplomas introduce learners to the wider creative and performance industries while developing confidence, creativity and performance skills through singing, dancing and performing.
Academic School Settings
Designed to support creative learning within school environments and wider curriculum delivery.
Community Settings
A flexible route for community programmes, performing arts groups and local creative learning projects.
Home School & Flexi-School Environments
An accessible pathway for learners outside traditional full-time school settings.
3
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
3
Level 3 is a strong foundation stage, typically comparable to advanced school or college study. It is designed for learners beginning their teaching or performance pathway.
This diploma supports students as they build core skills, confidence and professional understanding through structured tasks, practical learning and portfolio evidence.
Teaching or Performance Foundation
Designed for learners starting to develop their skills in either a teaching or performance pathway.
Safe Practice & Planning
Introduces key principles around safe delivery, preparation, communication and structured task planning.
Portfolio & Progression
Supports learners in building evidence of their work, reflecting on progress and preparing for the next stage.
3
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
3
Level 3 is a strong foundation stage, typically comparable to advanced school or college study. It is designed for learners beginning their teaching or performance pathway.
This diploma supports students as they build core skills, confidence and professional understanding through structured tasks, practical learning and portfolio evidence.
Teaching or Performance Foundation
Designed for learners starting to develop their skills in either a teaching or performance pathway.
Safe Practice & Planning
Introduces key principles around safe delivery, preparation, communication and structured task planning.
Portfolio & Progression
Supports learners in building evidence of their work, reflecting on progress and preparing for the next stage.
3
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
3
Level 3 is a strong foundation stage, typically comparable to advanced school or college study. It is designed for learners beginning their teaching or performance pathway.
This diploma supports students as they build core skills, confidence and professional understanding through structured tasks, practical learning and portfolio evidence.
Teaching or Performance Foundation
Designed for learners starting to develop their skills in either a teaching or performance pathway.
Safe Practice & Planning
Introduces key principles around safe delivery, preparation, communication and structured task planning.
Portfolio & Progression
Supports learners in building evidence of their work, reflecting on progress and preparing for the next stage.
4
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
4
Level 4 is the development stage, designed for learners who are ready to build greater independence in their teaching or performance practice.
This diploma supports students as they strengthen their preparation, delivery, creative decision-making and reflective understanding through practical tasks and portfolio evidence.
Independent Practice
Designed for learners developing a more confident and self-led approach to teaching or performance.
Creative Development
Supports stronger planning, delivery, performance choices and communication within a professional learning structure.
Reflection & Progression
Encourages learners to evaluate their work, build portfolio evidence and prepare for higher-level study or professional development.
4
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
4
Level 4 is the development stage, designed for learners who are ready to build greater independence in their teaching or performance practice.
This diploma supports students as they strengthen their preparation, delivery, creative decision-making and reflective understanding through practical tasks and portfolio evidence.
Independent Practice
Designed for learners developing a more confident and self-led approach to teaching or performance.
Creative Development
Supports stronger planning, delivery, performance choices and communication within a professional learning structure.
Reflection & Progression
Encourages learners to evaluate their work, build portfolio evidence and prepare for higher-level study or professional development.
4
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
4
Level 4 is the development stage, designed for learners who are ready to build greater independence in their teaching or performance practice.
This diploma supports students as they strengthen their preparation, delivery, creative decision-making and reflective understanding through practical tasks and portfolio evidence.
Independent Practice
Designed for learners developing a more confident and self-led approach to teaching or performance.
Creative Development
Supports stronger planning, delivery, performance choices and communication within a professional learning structure.
Reflection & Progression
Encourages learners to evaluate their work, build portfolio evidence and prepare for higher-level study or professional development.
5
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
5
Level 5 is the advanced stage, designed for learners who are ready to demonstrate a more confident, mature and professional approach to teaching or performance.
This diploma supports students as they refine their practice, evidence their development and prepare for further progression within performing arts education or the creative industries.
Advanced Practice
Designed for learners developing a higher level of skill, confidence and professional understanding.
Leadership & Delivery
Supports stronger communication, preparation, delivery and creative responsibility within a structured qualification pathway.
Professional Progression
Helps learners build portfolio evidence, reflect on their development and prepare for future teaching, performance or industry opportunities.
5
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
5
Level 5 is the advanced stage, designed for learners who are ready to demonstrate a more confident, mature and professional approach to teaching or performance.
This diploma supports students as they refine their practice, evidence their development and prepare for further progression within performing arts education or the creative industries.
Advanced Practice
Designed for learners developing a higher level of skill, confidence and professional understanding.
Leadership & Delivery
Supports stronger communication, preparation, delivery and creative responsibility within a structured qualification pathway.
Professional Progression
Helps learners build portfolio evidence, reflect on their development and prepare for future teaching, performance or industry opportunities.
5
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
level
5
Level 5 is the advanced stage, designed for learners who are ready to demonstrate a more confident, mature and professional approach to teaching or performance.
This diploma supports students as they refine their practice, evidence their development and prepare for further progression within performing arts education or the creative industries.
Advanced Practice
Designed for learners developing a higher level of skill, confidence and professional understanding.
Leadership & Delivery
Supports stronger communication, preparation, delivery and creative responsibility within a structured qualification pathway.
Professional Progression
Helps learners build portfolio evidence, reflect on their development and prepare for future teaching, performance or industry opportunities.
01
Theatre Industry
especially in offstage roles, arts administration and management careers. Understanding and awareness of technical roles such as lighting….etc
Theatre Industry
especially in offstage roles, arts administration and management careers. Understanding and awareness of technical roles such as lighting….etc
02
Commercial Industry
The explosion of a high quality commercial industry is not only geared towards music and artiste concerts and tours. It includes brand advertising, catwalk, photography, film, media and TV. This pathway explores the vast array of roles, careers and opportunities in the commercial industry.
Commercial Industry
The explosion of a high quality commercial industry is not only geared towards music and artiste concerts and tours. It includes brand advertising, catwalk, photography, film, media and TV. This pathway explores the vast array of roles, careers and opportunities in the commercial industry.
03
Classical Industry
The classical pathway explores careers in the classical market. Exploring the abundance of styles, platforms and opportunities in this sector of performance. Inclusive of different styles of dance, acting, and music, learners explore the career and thematic nuances of this sector of the creative industries.
Classical Industry
The classical pathway explores careers in the classical market. Exploring the abundance of styles, platforms and opportunities in this sector of performance. Inclusive of different styles of dance, acting, and music, learners explore the career and thematic nuances of this sector of the creative industries.
05
Leadership Courses and P.A.L.
three-tier programme
This programme is a graduated build-up of skills recognition, confidence and discovery of self. Each candidate at whichever level, has a part to play in a team to achieve the outcome. Courses can be delivered overtime or in intensive periods.
P
Level 1 Certificate
Participate in a new project
Young people join in and have fun as a team member that has ownership of their Leaders project idea.
A
Level 2 Award
Assist to develop a new project
The assistant leader is building their leadership skills to run their own project in the future. They support the Leader to run the project as their deputy.
L
Level 3 Award
Lead a new project
The leader designs, plans and facilitates their project with the support of an Assistant Leader and participating team members.
Leadership Courses and P.A.L.
three-tier programme
This programme is a graduated build-up of skills recognition, confidence and discovery of self. Each candidate at whichever level, has a part to play in a team to achieve the outcome. Courses can be delivered overtime or in intensive periods.
P
Level 1 Certificate
Participate in a new project
Young people join in and have fun as a team member that has ownership of their Leaders project idea.
A
Level 2 Award
Assist to develop a new project
The assistant leader is building their leadership skills to run their own project in the future. They support the Leader to run the project as their deputy.
L
Level 3 Award
Lead a new project
The leader designs, plans and facilitates their project with the support of an Assistant Leader and participating team members.
The creative industries thrive on versatility. By understanding multiple pathways, learners gain the insight, skills and confidence to shape their own future.
Solange Urdang OBE
Director
Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you
Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you
Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you
Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs and find the right pathway for you
