FIRST Certified Professional Development is an immersive learning experience that will help you acquire or strengthen your facilitation skills for project-based learning and 21st-century skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in an active learning environment. Each course is led by a FIRST Certified Trainer and provides the necessary tools to bring FIRST programs to your classroom or as a structured after-school program. Certificates for continuing education or professional development credit are provided following the completion of the session. 

During your chosen session you will use hands-on practice through modeling and demonstration of STEM learning objectives within FIRST programs. Each session is designed to: 

• Apply and facilitate a project-based learning environment, through active engagement
• Grow your knowledge, skills, and methods of STEM and playful learning teaching methods
• Practice student elements of your FIRST program and best practices for implementation
• Learn changes in teaching practice towards student engagement, interacting with the community, and increasing rigor and relevance in your curriculum  

Program Levels and Pricing:

• FIRST LEGO League Discover (grades PreK-1) – 1 Day (6 hours) - $250 per seat
• FIRST LEGO League Explore (grades 2-4) – 2 Days (12 hours) - $500 per seat
• FIRST LEGO League Challenge (grades 4-8) – 2 Days (14 hours) - $500 per seat
• FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12) – 2 Days (14 hours) - $500 per seat 

CREATE. ENGINEER. INSPIRE.

Explore the FIRST progression of PreK-12 programs