Well-trained teachers
are the foundation of high-quality education
Engaging professional development for teachers
Enhanced knowledge and skills allow teachers to reclaim control over their work, making them more efficient and effective in planning, teaching and assessment.
We believe that by sharing experiences, challenges, and solutions, teachers can reduce the time spent on problem-solving and idea development. This is why our courses promote a culture of learning and collaboration in schools.
Together, we can transform the future of education.
Teacher training online courses:
Top Teacher 1–2
Top Teacher is a research-based, practical, and inspiring training program designed to develop the competences of 21st century teachers. The program draws from the Finnish education model and it is designed for teachers in basic education who wish to acquire skills and tools needed to thrive as a teacher – and learn how to apply these skills it at work.
- Learn the foundations of the world’s best education model
- Deepen your understanding of student-centered learning
- Improve your classroom management and assessment skills
- Develop professionally to discover new opportunities
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from Finland
Top Teacher training program 1–4 is available for groups!
Teacher training online course:
Become an Assessment Expert
Join this unique online training designed to strengthen understanding and competencies in student-centered assessment for both individual teachers and your entire work community.
Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out your career in education, this course will provide valuable insights and practical techniques for becoming an assessment expert.
The course is designed by two highly respected Finnish education professionals specialized in assessment: Najat Ouakrim-Soivio (PhD in Education and PhL) and Pekka Peura (MSc).
Polar Partners together with the University of Turku offer an innovative course for educators about the Finnish pedagogy. I learned about Finland’s curriculum, teaching methods, and school culture just to name a few important topics the course covers. The modules and tasks are relevant to real-life teaching situations. I am excited to implement the Finnish curriculum in the classroom so I can best support my students!”
Emily Beuter, first grade teacher at Lincoln International Academy, Santiago, Chile
Top Teacher course is a gem for educators at any stage of their career! The content is brilliantly structured, engaging, and packed with valuable insights. Whether you are refreshing your knowledge or looking for fresh ideas and motivation, you will find this course an invaluable resource.
It’s a perfect blend of practical and theoretical knowledge, making it accessible and informative for everyone, from beginners to seasoned teachers.
What I found particularly inspiring was hearing from other educators as they shared their teaching experiences and practical tips. It felt like a supportive community of like-minded professionals all eager to grow and learn together. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their teaching journey!“
Nadiia Dudareva, primary school teacher in Georgia
Top Teacher program – Top Teacher 1-4 courses
1. Gain Top Results in Basic Education
Available online
1. Gain Top Results in Basic Education
Available online
This research-based, practical, and inspiring online teacher training course about Finnish education will equip teachers with pedagogical competencies characteristic of the teachers in the world’s best education. Course focuses on:
- introduces the conceptions of learning and teaching which best support learning
- highlights the importance of a holistic approach in basic education
- encourages to embrace life-long learning over testing and competing
- promotes focusing on equality and well-being
- provides tools for schools and teachers to teach, assess and support the learners.
Topics of lessons:
- Welcome to course
- Importance of professional teachers
- Equal & inclusive education system
- Conception of learning
- Curriculum is the heart of the education
- Mission and general goals of basic education
- Transversal competences
- Significance of school culture
- School as an organisation
- Learning environments and working methods
- Shared responsibility for the school day
- School day supporting educational goals and well-being
- Assessment to support learning
- Assessment procedures
- Types of assessment
- Basis for pedagogical support
- Forms of educational support
- Pupil welfare
- Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching
- Possibilities of teaching technologies
2. Become a 21st Century Teacher
Available online
2. Become a 21st Century Teacher
Available online
This course will dive deeper into the didactics and concrete methods of teaching. We will give you concrete examples and ideas on how to develop your teaching to meet the needs of the 21st century. Course is designed to be both comprehensive and inspiring and it focuses on:
- develops pedagogical thinking and understanding
- improves communication skills
- encourages using learner-centered methods
- introduces how to integrate subjects and build multidisciplinary learning modules
- gives examples of various working methods in different subjects
- provides tools for learner-centered teaching and classroom management
Course content is divided to 21 engaging lessons which include:
- Welcome to the course
- Teacher’s pedagogical thinking and understanding
- Classroom management
- Differentiation
- Principles of co-teaching and teacher cooperation
- Teacher’s communication skills
- Implementing the curriculum
- – 21. Introduction to different school subjects be able to build multidisciplinary learning modules and Instructions for and demonstrations about working methods that support active learning and student-centered teaching and learning
3. Experience 21st century education – Visit to Finland
Only for groups
3. Experience 21st century education – Visit to Finland
Only for groups
This course is all about experiencing Finnish education during an intensive study visit in Finnish schools – experiencing the school environment, teacher’s role in a classroom with students. Observing different school spaces, classrooms, outdoor spaces and also how the spaces are used in learning. Visit includes lectures and workshops with visits to Early chindhood education, basic education and secondary education – every visit will be planned according to the needs and wishes.
We have great partners to suppor the visits in-site, but to organise a study visit also virtually.
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4. Apply Your Pedagogical Skills in Practice
Only for groups
4. Apply Your Pedagogical Skills in Practice
Only for groups
This course is designed for long-term teacher competence development for schools after the courses 1-3. Finnish education experts provide more in-service teacher training (online and live) and support for teachers in their work in the topical subjects such as co-teaching, assessment, project-based learning.
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Our online platform allows flexibility in learning
The Top Teacher program can be completed at your own pace, and the materials can be accessed with any device. Being in control of your own progress is motivating, and motivation is the key for learning. The content is designed to be studied a couple of hours at a time over 2–3 months. You will gain the best results when co-designing teaching practices with your colleagues and experimenting with your students.
Our learning management system LearnWorlds is intuitive and easy to use. You can highlight materials and make notes directly within the materials.
Bite-sized content maintains the joy of learning:
- Engaging and activating learning experiences
- Insightful academic materials such as presentations, articles, and videos
- Powerful online lessons from experienced educators
- Practical work-related assignments
- Quizzes, questions, tests and games
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