Below, find information about various recommended trainings and certifications. Also, check out this link for more details about ed tech certifications.
15 hours of training and prep material provided
$10 exam
Straightforward and practical for enhancing use of Google tools in the classroom
Conduct trainings to help educators make better use of Google tools in the school
20 hours of training and prep material provided
Obtain Level 1 and 2 certifications
$15 Trainer Skills Assessment
Submit application along with a video about yourself and instructional style
15 hours of training and prep material provided
$25 exam
Advanced skills and applications of Google tech in the classroom
Support educators 1:1 in a personal coaching relationship
Complete the year-long online curriculum to learn about coaching
Obtain Level 1 and 2 certifications
Submit application and coaching portfolio
Obtain Level 2 certification
Find and attend a 3-day academy
Identify a problem you wish to solve innovatively
Submit application
iMac or iPad routes
Earn badges in 6 different content areas by taking short quizzes
Informative and resource-rich
Limited application period (by region)
Selective program -- there are only 2,947 ADEs worldwide
Microsoft provides a 20-hour learning path on 21st Century Skills to prepare for the certification exam
The online certification exam costs $127
Focuses on applying tech tools in content domains
Focused on pedagogy and mastery of the ISTE standards
14 weeks of professional learning, 6-month portfolio application and review process
Earn up to 4 graduate-level credits by completing the program
Rigorous, but valuable
Four possible routes: Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, Digital Educator, and Professional Learning Leader
Different requirements and program lengths depending on the route you choose
Platform and vendor neutral