Expert-Built Professional Learning
Real Feedback. Real Educators.
Skip the generic video-and-quiz PD. Every EmpowerED course is built by a real educator — many include personalized instructor feedback, and some take as little as 1 hour.
Submit your certificate directly to your school or district for PD credit approval.
The EmpowerED Learning Experience
- ✓ Instructor-Designed Courses
- ✓ Application-Focused Activities
- ✓ Self-paced Flexibility
- ✓ Classroom-Ready Resources
- ✓ Personalized Feedback on Most Courses
- ✓ Most Courses Include a PD Certificate
One of the most useful professional learning experiences I've had — practical, well-paced, and the instructor feedback actually helped me apply it in my classroom right away.
Blas Herrera
Computer Lab Manager Polk County Schools, FL
Introduction to Effective Online Teaching
Free Professional Development
Earn 1 PD Hour — Free
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AI-generated content can look polished and convincing—but is it accurate, appropriate, and ready for your students?
Become an AI Content Detective and learn a practical framework for evaluating AI-generated classroom materials for accuracy, instructional fit, privacy, accessibility, and educator judgment.
Not Sure Where to Start?
What's your biggest focus right now?
Pick one — we'll point you to the right course.
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Find Professional Learning That Fits Your Goals
Explore courses by instructional focus, classroom need, or professional growth area.
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Growth Mindset for Educators & Learners
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Why EmpowerED PL
Expert-Built Professional Learning That Goes Beyond Videos and Quizzes
EmpowerED PL combines flexible, expert-built online learning with practical classroom application and evidence-informed design — many courses also include personalized instructor feedback.
Personalized Feedback on Most Courses
Many learning experiences include instructor-reviewed activities and meaningful feedback from an experienced educator.
Practical Classroom Impact
Gain strategies, templates, and resources you can apply immediately in real teaching and learning environments.
Evidence-Informed Design
Professional learning is grounded in instructional best practices, adult learning principles, and classroom realities.
How It Works
Complete Professional Learning in Four Simple Steps
EmpowerED PL courses are designed to be straightforward, practical, and easy to complete on your schedule.
Choose a Course
Browse the catalog and select a topic that fits your teaching goals.
Learn at Your Pace
Complete lessons online whenever it works for your schedule.
Apply the Strategies
Use course activities and reflections to connect learning to practice.
Finish & Reflect
Complete the course requirements — most courses include a certificate you can submit for PD credit.
What Educators Are Saying
Professional Learning Educators Can Use Right Away
EmpowerED PL courses are designed to be practical, relevant, and immediately applicable.
Informative and insightful! I would recommend all educators and assessors do this course.
One of the most useful professional learning experiences I've had.
Engaging, practical, and easy to implement in my own teaching.
For Schools & Districts
Need Professional Learning for Your Team?
EmpowerED PL can support schools, districts, and educator teams with flexible online professional learning aligned to your instructional goals.
