Explore the catalog of free online courses
Educators who complete these courses will receive a digital badge from the U.S. Department of State and a certificate confirming five hours of independent professional learning for each course they complete. Enrollees can work at their own pace to complete the five hours of asynchronous instruction within each course’s open dates.
Global Education 101
Introduces educators to teaching for global competence. Educators who complete this introductory course can understand the foundations of global competence, grow as globally competent educators, and learn practical strategies for incorporating global education into the classroom.
Teaching Online for Global Competence
Equips educators with the knowledge and skills they need to be confident online global instructors. Educators who complete the course can explore frameworks, tools, and resources that can be used in global classrooms; facilitate virtual learning and collaboration; and engage students in cross-cultural community building.
Solving Global Problems
Provides educators with an understanding of problem-driven learning and how to apply it in their classrooms. Educators who complete the course can understand elements of problem-driven learning; apply problem-driven learning across content areas and grade levels; and strengthen students' global competencies by addressing real-world challenges.
STEM Innovations and Global Competence
Invites educators to explore the intersection of STEM subjects and global competence. Educators who complete the course can understand how STEM and global competence are related; develop skills to create STEM curriculum that fosters student innovation and global competence; build resources for establishing cross-cultural collaborations and integrating STEM topics; and learn how to empower students to solve global problems using STEM skills.
Alumni Voices
Robert Kenfack
Language Teacher, Cameroon to United States
"I became a technology expert in my country, and I’ve been able to share this knowledge with other teachers in Cameroon."
John Miller
Middle School Teacher, United States to Singapore
"I wanted to see how Singapore used games —particularly with disadvantaged kids—to promote literacy and how they used educational technology."
Baman Kumar Ghimire
Language Teacher, Nepal to United States
"My exchange program sowed the seed of school counseling in me, helping me connect globally and bring hope to many students."
Anthony Adjetey Adjei
Science Teacher, Ghana to United States
"My experience helped broaden my knowledge in getting to learn new trends in education, learn the cultural diversity of the United States, and that of other educators from different countries. I am a better version of myself than when I left the shores of Ghana."
Ana Inés Battaglino
Math Teacher, Uruguay to United States
"For me, being a Fulbright Teacher goes beyond acquiring pedagogical strategies or attending academic seminars. It is about fostering global understanding through education and promoting cultural exchange within our teaching practices."
