Train the Trainer is an eight-week online course designed to equip education trainers worldwide with the knowledge, skills, and tools to successfully design and deliver effective, engaging Adobe professional development workshops. Upon course completion, participants will be able to design professional development sessions that empower and inspire students, teachers, and faculty to foster creativity and design innovative digital media.
Throughout the course, participants will
- Examine the importance of creativity in education and hear from fellow educators who are successfully using technology to foster creativity in their students.
- Explore Adobe Education’s free online resources, Adobe's industry-leading products, and engaging Adobe product training activities.
- Review best practices in professional development design.
Course Timeline
- Course begins: June 29
- Week 1 available: June 29
- Week 2 available: July 6
- Week 3 available: July 13
- Week 4 available: July 20
- Week 5 available: July 27
- Week 6 available: August 3
- Week 7 available: August 10
- Week 8 available: August 17
- Course ends: September 1 (all work must be submitted by this date in order for the participant to graduate)
- Pass/Fail emails sent: No later than September 15
Weekly Self-paced Lessons
Course participants will progress through weekly, self-paced, asynchronous lessons and online discussion forums.
Sample Weekly Schedule (4-5 hours/week)*
| Sun |
Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
Fri |
Sat |
| Work through self-paced online weekly lessons |
Work through self-paced online weekly lessons |
Work through self-paced online weekly lessons |
Join your peers for an optional online webinar |
Post your weekly assignment |
Provide peer feedback |
Review peer feedback of your work |
| 30 min |
30 min |
30 min |
1 hour |
1 hour |
30 min |
30 min |
* This schedule serves as a model and a guide. Participants can work through each week's lesson at their own pace.
Webinars
Optional webinars will be offered each Wednesday to give participants an opportunity to connect with peers and process weekly learnings through facilitated discussions. While weekly webinars are optional, they’re also a great way to network and strategize with other professional development leaders across the globe.
Requirements
In order to successfully complete this course and earn the Adobe Education Trainer credential, participants must complete a weekly assignment and provide weekly peer feedback. Participants must also successfully complete the final assignment.
Credentials
Upon successful completion of the final assignment and other course requirements, participants will be awarded a digital Adobe Education Trainer credential. They’ll also get access to the Adobe Education Trainer Group, an online community on the Adobe Education Exchange that offers peer networking opportunities and an exclusive Adobe Education Trainer toolkit.
