A Pathway to PLTW Success
PLTW Core Training is a hands-on, collaborative learning experience for teachers that immerses you in the curriculum and challenges you to look at your classroom in a new way. Participants step into the student experience and get hands-on with the activity-, project-, problem-based (APB) learning approach, empowering them to bring learning to life through PLTW.
What is PLTW Core Training?
PLTW Core Training gives teachers everything needed to be able to successfully implement PLTW in the classroom. Completing PLTW Core Training is required to access and teach PLTW curriculum.
Our engaging training provides educators with hands-on experience using actual classroom materials while learning how to effectively deliver PLTW curriculum in ways that engage students.
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of completion, CEUs, and credentials to teach the specific PLTW unit, course, or PLTW Launch curriculum they have been trained in.
SUMMER 2025 TRAINING LOCATIONS
Flexible Options & Schedules
PLTW Core Training sessions are offered both online and in-person, so educators can choose which works best for you. Training ranges from 16 to 80 hours of instructional time plus additional prerequisite coursework. Online training provides flexibility many educators need, while in-person sessions offer more opportunities to gain practical experience, build your network, and explore the curriculum.
“The professional development is the absolute best. I have teachers who come back from training and they are energized and it's transformative to their classroom. The training that they go through in PLTW, just isn't a content training, it's an instructional practice that they learn and bring back to the classroom in other classes. I've had teachers who said, "I was going to retire, but now you've got me for five more years."
Director of CTE at a PLTW District
Flexible Options & Schedules
In Person PLTW Core Training Structure Example
40 hours over 5 days
Lunch, snacks, and reusable water bottles provided.
Online PLTW Core Training Experience Options
Expand Impact with District Transformation Training
Give your teachers the opportunity to connect and collaborate in a dynamic training session they’ll look forward to! With scalable and cost-effective options for groups of up to 30 educators, let us bring the training to your building or schedule convenient, virtual sessions.
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In Person PLTW Core Training Structure Example
40 hours over 5 days
Lunch, snacks, and reusable water bottles provided.
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Online PLTW Core Training Experience Options
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Expand Impact with District Transformation Training
Give your teachers the opportunity to connect and collaborate in a dynamic training session they’ll look forward to! With scalable and cost-effective options for groups of up to 30 educators, let us bring the training to your building or schedule convenient, virtual sessions.
Preparing for a Successful PLTW Core Training Experience
PLTW Core Training isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for kicking off your program! The pace of instruction is accelerated and rigorous, and will ensure that you have all the knowledge and resources you need to create meaningful and exciting learning experiences.
For an educator to successfully complete PLTW Core Training and become certified to teach PLTW curriculum in their own classroom, they must meet these expectations:
Prerequisite Coursework
Review required material that introduces participants to PLTW, provides essential foundational knowledge, and sets educators up for a successful training experience.
Training Cohort Participation
Attend and actively participate in all sessions. Office hours are offered if additional support is needed.
Successful
Coursework Submissions
Complete and submit all required assignments.
Get Trained
Ready to take the next step in your journey with Project Lead The Way? Enroll in PLTW Core Training today! View our Training Schedule to find the right session for you.
