Teacher Professional Development
License renewal, a move up the salary lane or a new certificate brings most teachers to this page. It covers online PD, graduate-credit and clock-hour courses for K-12 teachers, early childhood training for childcare staff, faculty development for college instructors, and TEFL and TESOL certification for people planning to teach English abroad. Providers range from graduate-credit specialists such as Credits for Teachers to early-childhood trainers in the CCEI kind and TEFL course providers such as The TEFL Org and ITTT. Acceptance comes first, meaning whether a district, state or employer will count the credit and whether graduate credit comes from an accredited university partner. For TEFL, course hours, tutor feedback and any teaching practicum matter more than the certificate itself.
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Tes Institute runs teacher training routes to QTS, online Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses and a Master's level iPGCE, with online, blended and in-school formats.
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Self-paced online continuing education courses for teachers, with graduate credit through partner universities at $489 for 3 credits or $150 non-credit, plus a classroom video library for schools.
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UK-founded TEFL course provider with a self-paced 120-hour online course, a Level 5 diploma, classroom and Zoom options, personal tutors and lifetime jobs centre access
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ITTT sells self-paced online TEFL and TESOL courses from 120 to 550 hours, in-class courses in 38 countries and combined options, with lifetime job guidance
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Denver-based Bridge Education Group trains English teachers with online TEFL/TESOL certificates and 10 to 30-hour micro-credentials, and runs corporate Business English training for companies.
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Bellevue-based PD provider for K-12 educators in the US and Canada, with live and recorded seminars, on-site training and 100+ self-paced online courses carrying CEUs, clock hours or graduate credit.
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Madison, Wisconsin publisher of professional development for college faculty and academic leaders, with 20-Minute Mentor courses from $39, a Teaching Professor Digital Library, newsletters and conferences.
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Online professional development membership for K-12 educators with over 1,000 short courses, learning pathways with CE credits, weekly live sessions and certificates, at $29.99 a month or $199.99 a year.
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Online, self-paced K-12 professional development with PD-hour courses from $15, graduate credit through six university partners, bundles from $25, and an administrator dashboard for schools.
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Atlanta-based online training for early childhood educators and child care centers, with CDA preparation, certificate programs and IACET CEU courses sold by course hours, subscription or center package.
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Free Portuguese-language online courses with Nova Escola certificates for teachers and school managers, written by classroom educators and focused on practice.
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tutor2u On Demand offers self-paced online courses for GCSE, A level and BTEC students and CPD courses for their teachers, with free Skills Booster courses such as Effective Revision.
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Self-paced online graduate credit courses for K-12 teachers, transcripted through four regionally accredited university partners, from $199 a course, for salary advancement and license renewal.
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Graduate courses for K-12 teachers in on-site, online, remote and self-paced formats, with graduate credit through partner universities, plus master's and endorsement programs.
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Graduate-credit courses for US teachers seeking salary advancement or license renewal, by video, independent study or summer on-site classes, with credit through Morningside or Augustana University.
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Online CEU and clock-hour courses for teachers at $12 per credit hour or $95 a year unlimited, with per-user company plans and state approvals listed on the site.
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Free, self-paced CPD platform for languages teachers from the UCL Institute of Education's NCLE, funded by the Department for Education, with modules built on filmed classroom practice.
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Low-data teacher development courses from the Commonwealth Education Trust, aligned with the Cambridge Teaching Standards, free in Part 1 with a certificate after paid Part 2.
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Nonprofit adult literacy organization offering free online classes, webinars and research for adult education instructors and program leaders, plus a membership and its New Readers Press materials.
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Pay-per-course CPD and statutory training library for UK school staff, with free safeguarding and Prevent courses, branded portals and school subscriptions.
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Australian online PD library with 200+ hours of self-paced, AITSL-aligned courses for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, for $99 a year, NESA approved in NSW.
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NYSED-approved CTLE sponsor and PDE Act 48 provider offering graduate-level and in-service professional development courses for teachers through Moodle, run by New York State teachers.
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MSDE-approved online, Zoom and in-person child care training with CDA programs, Maryland annual hours, CPR and annual subscriptions from $65, plus state pages across the US and Canada.
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UK-registered online teacher training college offering TEFL from 120 to 480 hours, Montessori, nursery, early childhood, special education and administration diplomas, some jointly certified with Paris University of International Education.
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Washington State provider of self-paced online clock-hour, CDA and CDA renewal training for child care and early childhood educators, approved or accepted in 33 states, with 10-hour bundles at $75.
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Mumbai teacher training institute of the Aditya Birla Education Trust offering diplomas, certificate courses, live workshops and ₹249 one-hour self-paced courses for Indian educators.
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Pune-based upEducators runs live-online teacher training with Google, Cambridge, NASSCOM, NCVET and Intel certifications, from AI and STEM courses to Montessori and nursery training.
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NDEO's Online Professional Development Institute (OPDI) runs asynchronous online courses for dance educators, from $215 for members, earning Professional Development Credits toward a Certificate in Dance Education.
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Self-paced professional development courses for Christian school teachers, each awarding contact hours and a Certificate of Completion, from a TAKE TENN Publications subsidiary.
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Self-paced, evidence-based online courses for teachers with certificates listing the APST addressed, which the FAQ says count toward PD hours for registration in seven Australian jurisdictions.
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Free Romanian professional development platform for pre-university teachers, run by a nonprofit foundation, with online courses paid in iTeach points, open educational resources, journals and a digital teacher portfolio.
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Free online courses with certificates for teachers and educators on mindfulness, intercultural education, digital citizenship, health, and well-being, all taught in Polish.
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Polish-language online course platform for preschool teachers, nursery carers, early-grade teachers, occupational therapists and parents, with MEN-model certificates, priced courses and team plans for schools.
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Spanish and Catalan online courses, workshops and masterclasses for teachers and learning professionals on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and inclusion, with courses certified by the IDP-ICE of the University of Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find courses specifically for salary advancement or license renewal?
Yes, several providers offer graduate-credit courses or training that carries CEUs and clock hours to help with salary lanes and license renewal. Some options allow you to earn credit through regionally accredited university partners or via specific state-approved programs.
Are there options for early childhood and childcare educators?
There are many platforms dedicated to early childhood staff, including those offering CDA preparation and state-specific training. You can find options for preschool teachers, nursery carers, and childcare centers that provide certificate programs and annual subscriptions.
Do any of these platforms offer training for English language teachers?
Yes, you can find specialized training for TEFL and TESOL certification. Some providers also offer micro-credentials and corporate training for Business English.
How much do these professional development courses typically cost?
Pricing varies significantly depending on the provider. Some platforms offer low-cost one-hour courses for around 249 rupees, while others offer annual subscriptions for around 99 dollars or graduate-level courses starting at 199 dollars.
Can I complete my training at my own pace?
Many of the listed providers offer self-paced online courses and modules. This allows you to work through the material on your own schedule, whether you are looking for quick skills boosters or longer certificate programs.