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Any information about reputable online STEM professional development courses or certifications? I was doing a search for some workshops and noticed there are many online certification courses.

Curious as to what the most recognizable would be?

Any information on this topic would help greatly.

Project Lead the Way is probably the most well known STEM integration program in the US. Most well designed USNC programs use the NexGen science standards, so any PD certificate with that background focus is going to be the most recognized. The UK hasnt really produced one thats developed any significant reputation.

If you are looking for meaningful certifications or PD than in order:

1) Adding a State certification in STEM or component pieces of STEM/Engineering, this is especially easy if your state has an endorsement by exam option.

2) An IBO workshop in Design Technology.

3) An AP workshop in Engineering.

Everything else is a sales pitch for a companies particular product.

Thanks will look into those.