Learning through the experience of doing in a work placement is known as Professional Training (PT) at the University of Surrey.  Learning in a rich context such as the workplace lends itself to the development of complex capabilities such as enquiry, observation and sense-making, all of which contribute to SCEPTrE's core theme of learning in and for a complex world.

In partnership with staff, students employers and a range of organizations, SCEPTrE works to integrate placement learning effectively into the curriculum and to support effective management of the placement experience.

What SCEPTrE provides:

• A programme of activities and events to support professional development and learning.
• Capacity and support for networking and a home for people involved in helping students in their work placement.
• Information resources to inform and guide practice.
• A Fellowship scheme to promote and extend excellent education and training practices.
• A Curriculum Innovation  scheme.
• A research enterprise to support the development of new knowledge for better practices.
• Partnerships with employers and other organisations to enhance students’ experiences of and opportunities for work placement.
• Partnerships with other Centres for Excellence to support the wider higher education community through the Work Integrated Learning alliance.