Teacher certification hub
Verifiable certification for the world's leading curricula.
Structured 100–140 hour pathways combining subject mastery, lesson design, assessment practice and an observed practicum — ending in a certificate schools can verify in seconds.
Cambridge IGCSE
A 120-hour certification pathway for teachers delivering the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus — from subject mastery and lesson design to assessment practice and verifiable certification.
View the trackInternational Baccalaureate (IB)
A 140-hour pathway into IB philosophy and practice — inquiry cycles, approaches to learning, international-mindedness and assessment against IB criteria.
View the trackCompetency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
A 100-hour pathway for competency-based teaching — formative assessment, learner-centred methods, competency tracking and parent communication.
View the trackEverything included
One enrollment, eight things in your hands
Your enrollment fee covers the full stack — there are no hidden resource or platform fees.
Verifiable certification
A certificate with a unique ID and public verification page.
Observed practicum
Structured teaching practice with expert feedback.
Digital badges
Share your credential on LinkedIn and your CV instantly.
Templates & lesson plans
Editable planning and assessment documents for your curriculum.
Assessment banks
Ready-made quizzes and item banks mapped to your track.
AI tutor access
24/7 study help inside every module.
Community support
Peer discussion with teachers on the same pathway.
Advisor guidance
A certification advisor to map your pathway in one call.
Next cohorts
Cohort start dates & early-bird pricing
Enroll any time and study at your pace — cohorts add live group sessions, advisor check-ins and peer study groups.
Cohort 1
Monday, 2 November 2026
Early-bird pricing ends 19 Oct 2026
Cohort 2
Monday, 7 December 2026
Early-bird pricing ends 23 Nov 2026
Scholarships available. Need-based scholarships cover up to 50% of enrollment for teachers in low-income schools — mention it when you talk to an advisor.
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Find the track that fits
| Cambridge IGCSE | IB | CBC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study hours | 120 hrs | 140 hrs | 100 hrs |
| Assessment | Quizzes, assignments, practicum & exam | Quizzes, assignments, practicum & exam | Quizzes, assignments, practicum & exam |
| Certificate | IGCSE Teaching Certificate | IB Teaching Certificate | CBC Teaching Certificate |
| Best for | IGCSE subject teachers | IB continuum teachers | CBC classroom teachers & leads |
| Price | $180 | $220 | $140 |
Compare your options
MastaLearn vs Cambridge PDQ vs IB workshops
An honest, side-by-side view — official programmes remain the gold standard for some schools; we compete on affordability, flexibility and verification.
Best value MastaLearn | Cambridge PDQ | IB official workshops | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Self-paced online, start anytime | Blended, tied to a PD centre | Fixed-date official workshops |
| Time to complete | 3–4 months part-time | Around a year | 2–5 days per workshop |
| Observed practicum | Included with structured feedback | School-based | Varies by workshop |
| Certificate verification | Public verification page + digital badge | Cambridge-issued record | Official IB category certificate |
| AI tutor & templates | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Indicative cost | $140–220 | From ~$700 | From ~$850 per workshop |
Third-party costs are indicative public list prices and may vary by centre.
7-day money-back guarantee
Start any track, and if it isn't right for you within 7 days, we refund your enrollment in full — no questions asked.
Certificate verification guarantee
Every certificate carries a public verification page. If a school or employer ever can't verify yours, we refund you.
Scholarship promise
If cost is the only thing standing between you and certification, apply for a need-based scholarship — up to 50% off.
School partnerships
Schools that hire our graduates
International and forward-thinking schools across Africa and beyond verify MastaLearn certificates as part of their hiring process.
Nairobi International Academy
Accra Grammar School
Kampala World School
Lusaka International
Dar es Salaam Academy
Maputo International
Kigali Global School
Lagos British Academy
"We have hired four MastaLearn-certified teachers in two hiring cycles. The verification page made our screening straightforward — we checked each certificate in under a minute. What impressed us more was the classroom evidence: structured unit plans and reflective journals from day one."
Head of Secondary, Nairobi International Academy
"MastaLearn's practicum requirement is the difference. Candidates arrive having already planned and taught a full unit against the syllabus. Our onboarding time for new IGCSE staff has halved since we started prioritising their certification in job ads."
Principal, Kampala World School
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