Overview

Expand your knowledge for your students.

At Perkins eLearning, our professional development opportunities come in a range of formats, allowing you to select the option that best suits your needs. From free video presentations to credit-earning online classes, we can help you further your education in a way that’s both convenient and engaging.  

Our professional development offerings are divided into two categories. All “Watch and Learn” options are offered free of charge, while our “Earn Credits” options vary in cost, depending on how many credits are awarded. Participants may choose Professional Development Points (PDPs), Continuing Education Credits, Credits for CTLE (state of New York), OSPI (state of Washington) and ACVREP credits. Selected courses may also qualify for ASHA and AOTA CEUs or graduate credits.

Program services

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Self-paced tutorials

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Watch and learn

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Customized training

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Paths to literacy

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Paths to technology

Earn credits

Instructor-led courses

Self-paced tutorials

How to earn credits

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“The discussion forums were valuable. Classmates came from the different professional fields and shared a variety of points of view. The assignments were meaningful and worth spending the time on. They definitely contributed to the learning on the topic.”

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64 countriesPerkins reaches professionals in over 60 countries around the world.

227 coursesPerkins offers 227 courses and self-paced tutorials.

FAQ’s

Have questions? We have answers!

Our online classes are available for continuing education, professional development and certification credits, through a collaborative learning experience with a cohort of professionals with similar needs and interests. Classes are co-synchronous, meaning that they can be done at any time that is convenient for the learner; they do not meet live, but the class all works at the same pace.

Our online classes provide active participation, moderated discussion, graded weekly assignments and quizzes and most importantly, practical application of the material into your daily practice. Most of our classes are equal to graduate-level online study. Learn more about our online courses today!

If you are looking for a listen-and-learn experience, we have short webinars, webcast videos, and self-paced tutorial offerings available as well.

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We offer a variety of different types of credit, depending on the activity. Types of credit include:

  • Graduate credits (purchased separately on instructor-led courses); Perkins partners with Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg, MA)
  • OSPI CE credits (on instructor-led courses)
  • Continuing Education Credit (CEUs)
  • Professional Development Points (PDPs)
  • ACVREP credits
  • Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits
  • AOTA credits (where designated)
  • ASHA credits (where designated)

For information on professional credits and available courses, please visit Perkins eLearning.

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