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About the CERTIFIED Academy

CERTIFIED Academy is an online professional development program for educators empowering future professionals. Join any of our webinars to hear from education experts. Hone your skills. Discover new resources for your classroom. All for free!

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CERTIFIED Academy webinars are all about helping you grow as an educator. Join other educators across the country to collaborate and help your students succeed.

Can’t find a session that works for your schedule? No worries! All sessions are recorded so you can access them at your convenience.

Security threats and nefarious tactics from hackers are on the rise, demanding more awareness and vigilance online. According to an IBM study of over 150 billion daily security events in more than 130 countries, there was a 71% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks that used stolen or compromised data. This rise in attacks has increased the demand for cybersecurity professionals in various industries.

Co-sponsored by the Cisco Certified Support Technician, IT Specialist, and Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification programs, this webinar will be one IT educators won’t want to miss. We'll hear from cybersecurity experts who will share insights and tips on how to prepare students for this rapidly expanding field. Hear all about their professional experiences, key lessons they’ve learned, and effective strategies for educators to inspire learners to pursue careers in security and IT.

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. ET

Register: Securing their future with cybersecurity skills

Educators know that preparing students for the contemporary workforce looks dramatically different than it did even a few years ago. Today’s students need to be prepared to succeed in an even more demanding environment. In this session, co-sponsored by the Entrepreneurship and Small Business and Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Ready certification programs, we’ll talk all about skills needed for the managers and leaders of tomorrow’s workforce. Whether you’re focusing on project management, communication, or an entrepreneurial mindset, we’ll cover ways to help your students master the skills required of tomorrow’s business leaders.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. ET

Register: Management skills for strategic planning and execution

Want to prepare students for the app economy? With support from the App Development with Swift certification program, we’ll dive into the details for these Apple certifications, and hear from educators about how to get students excited and engaged with app development. Get ideas for how you can showcase your students’ work and hear valuable advice for any coding teacher.

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. ET

Register: Preparing students for the app economy

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Empowering the marketers, entrepreneurs, and creators in your classroom

In this session, co-sponsored by the Adobe Certified Professional and Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate programs, we'll explore strategies for nurturing the next generation of business leaders, creative thinkers, and storytellers. Discover techniques and resources to support students in developing job-ready skills to launch their careers, as well as the marketing acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to find long-term success in a dynamic workforce landscape.

Leading in the digital age

Join this webinar, sponsored by the Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, to hear from individuals who got their start in technology with a MOS certification. We’ll discuss how they were empowered to pursue technological careers, and what recommendations they have for their fellow techies and their educators.

New ways to teach finance and accounting

In this Intuit certification-sponsored forum, we’ll talk with accounting educators about the skills most in demand in the finance industry, and how to help students get prepared for the workforce.

Design and make: Creating a fun classroom environment

Co-sponsored by the Autodesk Certified User and Unity Certified User certification programs, this session is all about how to engage your learners with a playful and hands-on curriculum. We’ll share expert advice from veteran educators that you can easily apply in your classroom.

Ready or not: Teaching ideas for the AI-hesitant educator

In this panel discussion, computer science educators and AI experts will present an overview of the big ideas of artificial intelligence and how AI lessons can be incorporated into your classroom. Example activities and projects will be presented, along with a variety of resources and available curriculum.

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