Resources for Careers in EdTech

Education Certifications

Credentials that show your expertise in teaching, coaching and leading with technology.

Professional organizations

• ISTE+ASCD Edtech Leader Certification – Certification for educators who lead technology-rich learning
• ISTE professional credentials – ISTE’s full set of educator credentials
• ISTE Learning Academy courses – Online courses for educators, many with graduate credit
• National Board Certification – Advanced teaching certification, including a Library Media certificate
• TCEA certifications – Self-paced role certifications, such as Instructional Coach, Campus Technology Specialist and Technology Director

Artificial intelligence

• Google Gemini Certified Educator – A free certification in using Gemini and generative AI in teaching
• Google Generative AI for Educators – A free, self-paced course with a certificate of completion
• MagicSchool AI certification courses – Leveled certifications in using AI tools with students and staff
• Microsoft Learn Educator Center – Free courses for educators, including AI in the classroom
• Google AI Essentials – A short, beginner-friendly course in using AI tools at work
• Brisk AI Professional – Free, leveled courses in teaching with Brisk
• Diffit Certified Educator – A free, one-hour course in differentiating with Diffit; certified educators can apply to be Ambassadors
• Class Companion Expert Certification – A free, 20-minute course in AI-supported feedback with Class Companion

Google for Education

• Google certifications for educators – Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2, and more
• Google Certified Trainer – For educators who train others on Google tools
• Google Certified Coach – For instructional coaches
• Google Certified Innovator – A program for educators leading innovative projects

Microsoft

• Microsoft Certified Educator – Certification in teaching with technology
• Microsoft Elevate for Educators – The Explorer and Expert community, formerly Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert
• Minecraft Education Ambassadors – For educators who teach with Minecraft Education

Apple

• Apple Education Community (Apple Teacher) – Free, self-paced Apple Teacher recognition for Mac and iPad
• Apple Learning Coach – Training for coaches who support teachers with Apple technology
• Apple Distinguished Educator – A recognition program for innovative educators

Digital citizenship

• Common Sense recognition – Recognition for educators, schools and districts that teach digital citizenship
• Common Sense Educator Ambassadors – A leadership program for digital citizenship educators
• Common Sense professional development – Free on-demand training in digital citizenship and media literacy

Classroom tools

• Nearpod Certified Educator – Certification in teaching with Nearpod
• Seesaw Professionals Community – The Seesaw Pioneer, Ambassador and Certified Educator path
• Kahoot! Certified – Certification in teaching with Kahoot!
• Hāpara micro-badging – Badges in using Hāpara tools
• Discovery Educator Network (DEN) – A community and leadership program for Discovery Education users
• ClassDojo Mentors – A community program for educators who lead with ClassDojo
• Kami Certified Educator – Free Level 1 and Level 2 courses; certified educators can apply to be Kami Heroes
• Edpuzzle Coach – A free course with a certificate, PD credit and badge, renewed each year
• Pear Deck Learning Certified Coach – Coach tracks for Pear Deck and Pear Assessment
• GoGuardian Teacher Certified Coach – A free coach track that ends with a rollout plan and badge
• Newsela Certified Educator – A self-paced course with a badge and PD hours; Formative certification is now offered here too
• Wayground Certified Educator – A free, 20-minute course for Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
• Clever Academy – Free leveled courses; finishing all four makes you a Clever Champion
• BrainPOP Certified Educator – Start as a School Champion, then become a Certified BrainPOP Educator
• CK-12 Certified Educator – A free 10-lesson program with a 10-hour PD certificate
• Mote Certified Educator – Earned through Mote Academy courses
• Wakelet Ambassadors – A community program for educators who lead with Wakelet

Creativity and media

• Book Creator Ambassadors – A community of educators who lead with Book Creator
• Canva Teacher Certification – A free, one-hour course and certificate in teaching with Canva
• Adobe Creative Educator – Free Level 1 and Level 2 courses in teaching creativity with Adobe Express
• WeVideo certifications – Free Certified Creator, Educator and Trainer courses in video creation
• ThingLink Certified Creator – A free course in interactive images and virtual tours
• Castify University – Free courses and badges from Castify, formerly Screencastify
• Google Applied Digital Skills – Free project-based lessons in everyday digital skills

Computer science, STEM and drones

• Code.org professional learning – Training for teachers who teach computer science
• LEGO Education professional learning – Courses in teaching STEM and robotics, some with micro-credentials
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate – The FAA drone license for flying for work, including drone programs run by teachers
• FAA drone rules for schools – How the FAA rules apply to students and teachers flying drones in class
• The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) – The free FAA test every recreational drone flyer needs, including students
• VEX Certified Educator – Earned through VEX PD+ courses in teaching robotics
• Robolink Certified Educator – For teachers using CoDrone EDU classroom drones, with an Ambassador program
• Ozobot Certified Educators – An application-based program for educators who teach with Ozobot
• Prusa Academy – Free 3D printing courses with certificates of completion

Micro-credentials

• Digital Promise micro-credentials – Hundreds of short, skill-based credentials, including Future Ready Librarians