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Onsite Robotics Teacher Training

Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy’s Onsite Robotics Teacher Training offers educators a week of immersive, hands-on learning in CS-STEM and robotics education. Our courses are designed for teachers and coaches of all experience levels, with no prior coding or robotics background required. Participants must be 18 years or older to register.

Training takes place at the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Carnegie Mellon University’s world-renowned Robotics Institute. The NREC provides access to state-of-the-art robotics facilities and cutting-edge research environments, making it the ideal setting for in-person professional development.

What to Expect During Onsite Training

Over 4.5 days, CMRA trainers guide participants through:

Research-based best practices for teaching robotics and computer science
Hands-on experience with LEGO Education SPIKE Prime, Arduino with Parallax ShieldBot, VEX V5, VEX EXP, and VEX IQ
Coding, troubleshooting, and classroom implementation strategies
Access to curricular materials, presentations, and classroom resources
Opportunities to become a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Certified Instructor

Our in-person robotics professional development blends structured training with real-world applications, preparing educators to confidently lead engaging, project-based robotics courses in their classrooms.

Experience Pittsburgh While You Learn

Outside of class, participants can explore Pittsburgh’s cultural attractions—take in a Pirates baseball game, enjoy a riverboat tour, visit world-class museums, shop local neighborhoods, and discover the city’s renowned dining scene.

Tuition Includes

4.5 days of immersive, hands-on training using provided robotics hardware and software
Curricular materials, presentations, exemplar program solutions, and resources for classroom use
Certificate of Completion from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (Act 48 credits available for Pennsylvania teachers)
Eligibility to become a Certified Robotics Instructor
Five Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Student Certifications for your learners
Guided tour of the National Robotics Engineering Center
Lunch provided Monday through Thursday

For course pricing, schedules, and syllabi, select a robot platform offering from the menu on the right. Registrations are accepted through the Digital Store and Purchase Orders.