Certified Teacher Training

At the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, we believe that exceptional robotics programs begin with confident, well-prepared educators. As a global leader in robotics education, we’ve trained thousands of teachers, coaches, and facilitators across the world, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to bring world-class robotics learning to their students.

Our teacher training programs are designed to be:

• Accessible — Delivered online, in-person, or hybrid.
• Practical — Built around real classroom implementation and project-based learning.
• Standards-Aligned — Our teacher training is CSTA-accredited, ensuring it meets national standards for computer science instruction.
• Industry-Relevant — Our SMART Robotics Technician courses are endorsed by the ARM Institute , demonstrating alignment with industry workforce needs.
• Research-Based — Built on proven practices from robotics and learning sciences research.

All CMRA professional development courses include:

• Hands-on robotics and CS-STEM instruction.
• Proven pedagogical strategies for diverse learning environments.
• The opportunity to earn a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Teacher Certification, including:
  • Enables the teacher to certify their students
  • Accepted by most districts and states for continuing education credits

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