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This month's issue is a SPECIAL one. We're dedicating the entire April issue to educators. Whether you're shaping young minds in a classroom, facilitating corporate training sessions, teaching university students, running an online course, or working in early childhood care, this issue is for YOU.
Teaching is one of the most impactful professions in the world, and yet professional development for educators can be shockingly expensive. I've done the digging, so you don't have to. Every single resource below is free to access.
Let's get into it!
FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS
Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Becoming a Teacher
Teaching fundamentals, communication strategies, and student engagement. Certificate available or apply for financial aid. Enroll freeTeachersFirst OK2Ask Free Online Teacher Workshops
75+ free live and on-demand workshops covering AI in education and more, with certificates and PLUs on completion.ShareMyLesson Free PD Sessions - American Federation of Teachers
Free on-demand PD sessions across literacy, SEL, and classroom managementedWeb Free Teacher Webinars
400+ new free webinars annually with 4,000+ on-demand recordingsModel Teaching Free Monthly PD Webinars
One free PD video and downloadable classroom resource released every month, with an optional 1-hour certificate.LearnersEdge Free On-Demand Webinars
Free recorded webinars on mindfulness, mental health, and literacy, with certificates available for your PD records.
FOR ONLINE TEACHERS
Generative AI for Educators & Teachers
Use generative AI tools to create content, personalise learning, and enhance digital teaching. Certificate available or apply for financial aid.Teaching English Now! TESOL Certificate Part 1 - Arizona State University
online TESOL pedagogy, digital portfolio building, and instructional video creation.Cambridge English Resources for Teachers - Cambridge University Press & Assessment
A globally respected hub offering free lesson plans, webinars with certificates, professional development courses, and a teacher community. Ideal for English language educators worldwide.Class Central Teacher PD Course Directory
Free directory of 400+ teacher PD courses from Stanford, Harvard, and more.
classcentral.com/subject/teacher-developmentEdTech Leaders Online Free Resources
Free PD resources to help educators transform content for online and blended learning models.Shake Up Learning - Free Educator Workshops & Resources
Free workshops and resources for educators on Google tools, AI integration, and edtech for all levels of instruction.
FOR TERTIARY / UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS
Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast - Bonni Stachowiak
Free podcast for university and college educators exploring pedagogy, productivity, technology, and wellbeing in higher education.Listen: teachinginhighered.com
Faculty Focus Free Articles & Webinars
Free weekly articles and webinars by educators and researchers on active learning, online course design, student engagement, and assessment.Link: facultyfocus.com
Top Hat Free eBooks & Webinars for University Professors
Free ebooks and webinars for higher education faculty including grading strategies, dynamic courseware guides, and customisable rubric templates.Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms - University of Michigan
Explores fostering character, ethics, and positive classroom culture. Certificate available or apply for financial aid.
FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS (ECE)
Free ECE Course - Use Code 1FREECOURSE
Access one free 1-hour course from a library of 300+ research-based ECE training coursesCDA Introduction + Building Vocabulary (ChildCareEd)
Two free courses ideal for early childhood professionals, plus 100+ free downloadable classroom resources.Link: childcareed.com
Child Australia Free Downloadable Resources & Webcasts
Guides, short videos, and expert-led webcasts covering pedagogy, infant mental health, cultural competency, and educator wellbeing.Junior Landcare Free Early Childhood Education Resources
Printable activity sheets, explainer videos, and EYLF-linked educator notes for 3–5 year olds. Ideal for nature-based and environmental learning programs.
ACECQA Free NQF eLearning Modules
Five free eLearning modules from Australia's national ECEC quality authority covering the NQF, National Law and Regulations, and the NQS.
FOR TRAINERS & L&D PROFESSIONALS
Train-the-Trainer Academy - Velsoft
7 core courses plus a bonus AI module, each with its own completion certificate, covering facilitation, adult learning principles, needs assessment, and training ROI.Training & Development
Multiple university courses covering instructional design, adult learning theory, facilitation, and program evaluation.Accellier - Free PD: Back to Basics TAE Training
Professional development session covering TAE training fundamentals. Ideal for Australian VET trainers looking to refresh or strengthen their training and assessment practice.MRWED Free VET Trainer Resources Library
29 free downloadable resources for VET trainers and educators covering facilitation, assessment strategies, CPD activities, and training games.
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS FOR EDUCATORS
Fulbright Teaching Excellence & Achievement (TEA) Program (U.S. Department of State / IREX)
Fully funded 6-week fellowship in the US for international secondary-level teachers, covering flights, housing, stipend, and a university practicum. Two cohorts: January and September 2027. Apply via your local U.S. Embassy.Deadline: Check your country's U.S. Embassy as many close mid-2026.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DAI) Program (U.S. Department of State / IREX)
Fully funded semester-long PD program at a US university for primary and secondary educators from select countries including Australia, UK, New Zealand, Singapore, and more.UNESCO Free Certificate Courses for Educators (UNESCO)
Free fully funded online courses with certificates covering peacebuilding, sustainability, and Open Educational Resources. Open to educators worldwide.Enroll: https://www.unesco.org/en/campus
Which resource are you jumping into first? Are you applying for the Fulbright? Starting the Velsoft Train-the-Trainer Academy? Let me know! I genuinely love hearing how you're using these resources!
And if you know a teacher, trainer, or educator who could use this issue, please forward it their way. They'll thank you for it. 😊
Which industry should I cover in May's issue? Hit reply and cast your vote — I read every single response, and your input shapes every edition.
Until next month!
W. A. Khan
