Training That Makes a Difference
Professional Training Pathway
Our tiered training pathway helps individuals and organisations grow from awareness to leadership. Each level builds confidence, emotional intelligence, and identity‑centred practice, culminating in Fellowship recognition for those shaping the future of dementia care.
Unpaid Caregivers
We recognise the vital role of family members and unpaid caregivers. To support you, the Dementia Training Academy offers free access to our video learning series, designed to help you communicate with warmth, reduce distress, and create dementia‑supportive routines at home. These short, practical videos are available to watch anytime, helping you build confidence and connection in everyday care.
Awareness
Intended for front-facing staff or anyone who wants to know more about dementia.
Retail, office, NHS, Care, Home Care, Friends, Family.
A welcoming introduction to identity‑centred, emotionally intelligent dementia support.
Staff learn how to communicate with warmth, reduce distress, and understand the person behind the diagnosis.
Level 2
Dementia Practitioner
(DTA‑DP)
A deeper, more reflective programme for staff who want to lead by example.
Level 2 builds confidence, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership in real‑world dementia‑supportive practice.
1 Year Completion time scale
Level 3
Advanced Dementia Practitioner
(DTA‑ADP)
Advanced, practice‑led training for those supporting complex situations.
Level 3 strengthens specialist communication, sensory‑supportive approaches, and emotionally intelligent decision‑making.
Requirements: Successful completion of Level 2 or equivalent
1 Year Completion time scale
Level 4
Specialist Dementia Practitioner
(DTA‑SDP)
A specialist level focused on creating dementia‑supportive environments and advanced practice.
Learners explore lighting, wayfinding, sensory design, and identity‑centred environmental adjustments.
Requirements: Successful completion of Level 3 or equivalent
1 Year Completion time scale
Level 5
Master Dementia Practitioner
(DTA‑MDP)
A leadership‑focused programme for those mentoring others in dementia‑supportive practice.
Level 5 develops reflective supervision, coaching skills, and emotionally intelligent leadership.
Requirements: Successful completion of Level 4 or equivalent
1 Year Completion time scale
Level 6
Dementia Innovation & Leadership
Fellow (DTA‑DILF)
Your highest professional recognition.
Level 6 celebrates innovation, lived‑experience leadership, and sector‑shaping practice that raises standards across communities.
Requirements: Successful completion of Level 5 or equivalent
1 Year Completion time scale