Blended workshops combine the best of face-to-face and remote learning. This delivery option is currently only available to schools in the Americas region.
Blended workshops consist of 12 hours of engagement across two consecutive days, with an additional independent learning assignment delivered through the IB’s online learning platform. To request a blended workshop, a minimum of seven participants are required per workshop.
How to request a blended workshop
Please read the step-by-step guide on how to request a workshop via our online portal (PDF, 783 KB).
Information about the IB’s professional development offerings, including pricing, can be found here (PDF, 245 KB).
You can see a detailed list of all IB workshops in our latest IB Workshops and Services catalogue.
PD requirements
The IB establishes minimum professional learning requirements, which serve as a starting point for comprehensive, strategic professional learning that leads to stronger programme implementation and positive student outcomes. Please read the summary of PD requirements.
Completion criteria
To fulfil the criteria for completion, participants must attend all sessions of the workshop, as confirmed by attendance lists submitted to the IB post-event. An additional independent learning assignment must be completed and submitted through the IB’s online learning platform within seven days of the conclusion of the face-to-face component of the workshop. This independent assignment will vary by workshop and may require up to 3 hours. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to all participants who successfully meet the criteria.
Requested workshop guidelines
Requested workshop guidelines for – Americas (PDF, 475 KB).
Please read our terms and conditions (PDF, 406 KB) and PD Conduct Policy before submitting a request.
Certificates of attendance
Have you already completed a workshop? Go to My IB PD History portal to access previous certificates.
The IB sends certificates directly to participants and their coordinators upon successful completion of a PD workshop. Schools have access to their participants’ certificates in the registration system. The IB will not withhold certificates from participants at the request of schools and/or coordinators.
Can’t find your certificate on the portal? For workshops hosted by an approved PD provider, please contact them directly. For workshops hosted by the IB, send your details and contact [email protected].
