CERTIFIED is all about you. Building your community, people who will help you do your job better. With CERTIFIED Academy, you can learn new ideas, collaborate with other educators, and master teaching techniques. All without leaving your classroom or office. Join any of our webinars to hone your skills and discover new resources from education and industry experts. All for free!
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Schedule
January: Why certification?
Today’s students are preparing for a competitive future, in both higher education and the workforce. Discover how certifications can help them stand out and succeed. In this session, with support from the WordPress by Knowledge Pillars team, we’ll hear from educators and professionals about why certifications matter. Whether you teach young students or adults, this session will help you understand how industry-recognized credentials can benefit your community.
Date: January 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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February: AI in the world of design
Explore how AI is transforming design while learning practical ways to bring these innovations into your classroom. Join us for this Adobe Certified Professional-sponsored webinar, where you’ll hear about Adobe tools that can give students a safe place to experiment with AI in their designs and creative projects.
Date: February 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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March: Your people. Helping you do your job better.
Keeping your classroom fresh and engaging can be a challenge. Luckily, you don’t need to do it on your own. Join a community of educators ready to share tools, tips, and inspiration for classroom success.
Sponsored by the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate program, this session will offer valuable advice from educators like you! Plus, we’ll be sharing a sneak peek of what’s happening at our live CERTIFIED Educator Conference.
Date: March 31, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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April: Closing the gap between education and the workforce
Are your students getting lost in the transition from education to the workforce? They’re not alone! Recent research from Pearson shows that nearly $165B is lost each year when students can’t find work after graduation.
Help your students confidently bridge the gap between education and the workforce with strategies that prepare them for real-world success. Join us for this Autodesk Certified User-sponsored session.
Date: April 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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May: What skills do my students need for their careers?
You’re focused on preparing students to be future employees and leaders. Discover what employers value most—and how you can equip students with the skills to thrive. In this Microsoft Office Specialist and Intuit-sponsored webinar, we’ll sit with business leaders and HR professionals to discover what skills matter most. We’ll also talk about resumes and interviewing, plus how your students can land their dream job.
Date: May 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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June: 2026 CERTIFIED Educator Conference
How much can certification impact your classroom? Your students? Your community? Join us at the 2026 CERTIFIED Educator Conference in Nashville to find out.
The only education conference dedicated exclusively to exploring the full promise of certification in the classroom, CERTIFIED gives administrators, teachers, and industry experts an engaging, energized forum for professional development. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen, learn, and collaborate with a community of educators who share your passion for using certification to improve education and change lives.
Date: June 15-17, 2026
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August: Celebrating student success
Recognition matters. According to an article from Quantum Workplace, organizations with employee recognition programs are 12x more likely to have strong business outcomes. You can foster similar outcomes in your classroom.
In our Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification-sponsored discussion, you’ll hear from fellow education veterans about ways they celebrate student success, both in the classroom and the community.
Date: August 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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September: College and career readiness
Tomorrow’s employees are in your classroom today. Prepare them for their next steps with practical resources and proven strategies for college and careers.
With key metrics from recent research, we’ll share how you can make sure your students are ready to move to the next stop on their career journey. Plus, discover resources you can leverage in the classroom.
Date: September 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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October: Teaching and using AI in the classroom
Adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) for learning purposes continues to grow, but many educators lack training on effective use of AI in the classroom. According to a survey from EdWeek, only 43% of educators surveyed had received any training on AI. Demystify AI and discover simple, effective ways to integrate it into your classroom teaching.
Co-sponsored by the Critical Career Skills, IT Specialist, and Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification programs, this webinar is all about bringing clarity to AI.
Date: October 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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November: What (soft) skills matter most?
Every day, you’re teaching the tangible skills your students will need to land their dream jobs. But soft skills are just as essential for success.
This month, with support from our PMI Project Management Ready certification team, you’ll hear educators across the country share techniques to bolster students’ soft skills.
Date: November 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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December: Teaching students how to learn
Are your students prepared to keep up with disruptive technologies like AI and what comes next? Empower them to become lifelong learners with strategies that keep them adaptable and ready for change.
Date: December 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET
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Can’t make a session live? No problem — register anyway and get on-demand access to use whenever it works for you. We can’t wait to learn with you!