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Where educators and learning professionals can find courses and certifications, from classroom teaching to instructional design and EdTech.

75 topics•8 categories•Updated October 2026

How to Choose a Path

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This guide covers courses and credentials for people who teach, train or design learning. Teaching licences are set by governments, so start with your country's requirements, then build practical skills in pedagogy, instructional design and educational technology.

01Education in IndiaInstitutes, rankings and top colleges in India. 02Top UniversitiesTop universities in India. 03Free AI CoursesFree AI courses from top universities. 04IT Training Service ProvidersTraining providers directory. 05UNESCO: educationUNESCO resources on education worldwide. 06UNESCO: teachersUNESCO resources on the teaching profession. 07UNESCO: digital educationUNESCO resources on technology in education. 08World Bank: educationWorld Bank research and data on education.

Step 1: Teaching and Learning Science

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The craft of teaching and how people learn.

09Learning How to Learn (Coursera)Popular course on effective learning techniques. 10Learning to Teach Online (Coursera)Course on teaching online effectively. 11Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online (Coursera)Course on teaching online using learning science. 12edX: educationCatalogue of education and teaching courses. 13Harvard: education and teaching coursesHarvard professional courses on education. 14Harvard Graduate School of Education: IdeasResearch and articles from Harvard Graduate School of Education. 15EdutopiaPractical articles and videos for teachers. 16TeachThoughtArticles on teaching and learning. 17ASCDBooks and resources on teaching from ASCD. 18NEA professional excellenceNational Education Association resources on professional development. 19Khan Academy for educatorsFree lessons and tools for teachers. 20MIT Open LearningMIT resources for online learning and teaching. 21Education WeekK-12 education news.

TESOL, English Teaching & Language Assessment

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Teaching English and language qualifications.

22TESOL International AssociationProfessional development for English language teachers. 23Cambridge English: teaching qualificationsCambridge qualifications for English teachers such as CELTA. 24Cambridge English: teaching EnglishResources and development for English teachers. 25ETS TOEFLTOEFL English language test from ETS. 26DuolingoLanguage learning platform.

Step 2: Instructional Design and e-Learning

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Designing courses and training.

27Quality Matters professional developmentQuality standards and training for online course design. 28AECTAssociation for Educational Communications and Technology. 29Online Learning ConsortiumCommunity for online and digital learning professionals. 30WCETNetwork on technology-enhanced learning in higher education. 31eLearning IndustryArticles and resources on e-learning. 32H5PFree tool for interactive learning content. 33Association for Talent DevelopmentTalent development and learning certifications (CPTD and APTD); the site blocks automated checks. 34ArticulateAuthoring tools and community for e-learning designers; the site blocks automated checks. 35Adobe CaptivateE-learning authoring tool; the site blocks automated checks.

Step 3: EdTech Platforms & Educator Programs

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Learning platforms and vendor certifications for teachers.

36ISTE professional credentialsInternational Society for Technology in Education credentials for educators. 37ISTE standardsStandards for students, educators and leaders in educational technology. 38Microsoft Educator CenterFree training and certifications for educators using Microsoft tools. 39Google for EducationGoogle tools and training for schools. 40Google ClassroomLearning management tool from Google. 41Apple Education CommunityApple's community and learning for educators. 42Apple teacher resourcesApple resources for teachers. 43Moodle AcademyFree courses on Moodle. 44Canvas by InstructureCanvas learning management system. 45Canvas CommunityCommunity and training for Canvas. 46BlackboardLearning management platform. 47PadletCollaboration tool used in classrooms. 48Kahoot!Game-based learning platform. 49MentimeterInteractive presentation tool for classrooms and training. 50OpenLearningPlatform for creating online courses. 51EdSurgeEducation technology news and research. 52EdTech MagazineK-12 and higher education technology news.

Open Education Resources

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Free materials to teach with.

53MIT OpenCourseWareFree MIT course materials. 54MERLOTCurated online teaching and learning materials. 55OEGlobalOpen Education Global community. 56Creative CommonsOpen licences for sharing educational materials. 57edXOnline courses from universities. 58UdacityOnline technology courses.

India: Teacher Qualifications & Digital Learning

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Government bodies and platforms for teachers and learners.

59SWAYAMIndia's platform for free online courses. 60DIKSHANational digital infrastructure for school education content. 61NPTELFree courses from IITs and IISc. 62CTETCentral Teacher Eligibility Test information. 63UGC NETNational eligibility test for assistant professor and research roles. 64NTANational Testing Agency, which conducts national entrance and eligibility exams. 65NCTENational Council for Teacher Education. 66UGCUniversity Grants Commission. 67CBSECentral Board of Secondary Education. 68AICTEAll India Council for Technical Education. 69NIOSNational Institute of Open Schooling. 70IGNOUIndira Gandhi National Open University, offering teacher education programs. 71Ministry of EducationGovernment of India Ministry of Education. 72EdTechReview IndiaNews on educational technology in India.

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Neighbouring pages on this site.

73AI Courses and CertificationsAI learning guide. 74Courses and CertificationsHub for all courses and certifications. 75IT CertificationsIT certifications directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this page cover?

Courses and certifications for people who teach, train or design learning. It does not cover university degrees in general; see Education in India for institutions and rankings.

Which credential should a new online teacher get?

Start with a course on teaching online, then look at ISTE credentials or your platform's educator program (Microsoft, Google or Apple), depending on the tools your school uses.

How do I become a certified teacher in India?

Teacher eligibility is set by government bodies such as NCTE, with tests such as CTET and state TETs, and UGC NET for higher education. Check the official sites for current eligibility and exam dates.

Where can I learn instructional design?

Look at Quality Matters, AECT, the Association for Talent Development and authoring tool communities, and practise with tools such as H5P and Moodle.

How current is this page?

Links were checked in October 2026. Eligibility rules, exam dates and fees for teacher qualifications change often and differ by country and state, so confirm details on the official body's page. Descriptions summarize each provider's pages, and listing is not an endorsement. Many sites in this area (FutureLearn, Articulate, TD, Educause and others) block automated checks from my environment and are kept only where the organisation is well known; they may need a manual click.