The Learning Pathway

The Learning Pathway

Advanced Teacher Training in Mindfulness and Compassion 

The Learning Pathway is a package of advanced training and guidance lasting a minimum of 12 months, designed to give a breadth of professional skills and experience either to those starting out on their journeys or for those already qualified as a Mindfulness Practitioner. Leads to a qualification as a mindfulness and compassion teacher. 

The learning pathway involves participating in a range of additional mindfulness teaching practices, techniques and areas of specialisation, as well as the opportunity to teach and lead in person training sessions under supervision with the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, you will broaden your teaching practice and receive comprehensive written feedback and guidance from UK College tutors who will oversee your journey. 

There are common elements to every Learning Pathway, but each pathway is tailored to complement your specific professional goals. Before commencement of the Learning Pathway, we will discuss your professional plans, including the fields in which you are using mindfulness, particular areas of specialisation you wish to pursue, the importance of incorporating Compassion Focussed Wellbeing into your practice. At the beginning of your journey, we will agree on learning outcomes with you and constructive feedback will be provided at regular intervals throughout this advanced training. The agreed learning outcomes will form the basis of comprehensive written assessment of your learning and teaching practice at the end of your Learning Pathway provided by your Learning Pathway supervisor. 

Common elements of the Learning Pathway include:

• Attendance and completion of the Mindfulness Now teacher training course. (5 days, normally Monday to Friday).
• Attendance and supervised leading of the 8 week programme
• Attendance and supervised leading of a retreat
• Attendance and completion of the Compassion Focussed Wellbeing advanced practitioner training 5 day training course (Monday to Friday)
• The completing of
  
  relevant assignments and cases studies.  
• Attendance of two further Professional Development days (Saturdays) These days will be tailored to your personal needs and goals.
• The leading a minimum of two support sessions.
• A comprehensive and ongoing reflective journal which will be used by your supervisor to help assess and tailor the delivery and achievement of the agreed learning outcomes
• A commitment to on-going personal practice in Mindfulness and Compassion, regular supervision and continuous professional development. 

How can I learn more, or take this further:

Email nickcooke07@hotmail.co.uk or phone Nick on +44 (0) 7811 640897

Dates that may be chosen as part of The Learning Pathway:

Teacher Training Courses:

Please select at least two courses from our online, or Birmingham in person, or Devon in person listing

2026:

2nd – 6th March – Online

23rd to 27th March – Devon

April 27th – 1st May – Birmingham

15th – 19th June – Devon

6th – 10th July – Online

14th – 18th September – Birmingham

Sep 28th – 2nd Oct – Devon

26th – 30th Oct – Online

CPD Days:

To be confirmed

8-week Programme:

Spring 2026 – Every Saturday morning in January and February – 10-11.30

Autumn 2026 – every Thursday morning in September and October – 2-3.30

Further Opportunities

A limited opportunity may exist for graduates of the pathway to become a mindfulness teacher trainer and train the Mindfulness Now programme in certain areas, throughout Europe and beyond, either on an employed or self-employed, licenced basis. The 2026 Learning Pathway is even more flexible to meet individual’s needs, meaning that attendance can be planned on courses/dates that suit you throughout the twelve months, rather than you having to fit into preordained dates.