How to Become a Pear Deck Learning Certified Coach

Teaching is a profession built on growth, both for students and educators. The Pear Deck Learning Certified Coach program is designed to help teachers take the next step in their professional journey by deepening their expertise, building leadership skills, and gaining recognition as product and pedagogy experts.

As a Certified Coach, educators move beyond day-to-day classroom use and step into a role that combines advanced training, instructional best practices, and opportunities to lead. Coaches not only strengthen their teaching, but also gain the tools to guide colleagues, support schools and districts, and represent the educator voice in larger conversations about teaching and learning.

What is a Pear Deck Learning Certified Coach?

A Pear Deck Learning Certified Coach is an educator who has taken the next step in their professional journey by completing in-depth training and demonstrating mastery of both product knowledge and instructional best practices. Coaches gain advanced skills in assessment, engagement, and differentiated instruction, equipping them to make a greater impact in their classrooms and beyond.

The Certified Coach program is designed for educators who wish to develop their leadership skills. Through targeted modules and applied practice, teachers develop the confidence to guide colleagues, support school and district initiatives, and represent educator perspectives in larger conversations about teaching and learning.

“It’s changed how I understand these tools, and it’s making me a better teacher every day.” - Justin Jackson, High School Science Teacher, Warren Central High School

Pear Deck Learning Certified Coach training programs

Educators can enroll in a Coach program of their choice at any time through Northpass, our online learning platform. Each program goes deeper than basic features, exploring product-specific learning science, instructional best practices, implementation strategies at multiple levels, and advanced settings.

Certified Coaches finish an in-depth training tailored to a specific Pear Deck Learning product, designed to support student learning and teacher growth. To complete the program, educators submit an artifact aligned to their chosen track, applying new skills in practice.

The Coach programs include:

• Pear Deck Certified Coaches: An elite group of educators trained in best practices for Pear Deck’s student engagement platform. Coaches learn to design lessons that create powerful learning moments for every student, every day, with deep focus on the five pedagogical domains behind Pear Deck’s Teaching Truths.

• Pear Assessment Certified Coaches: Educators who model best practices for using Pear Assessment to gather insights, inform instruction, and analyze student learning. Coaches develop advanced skills in assessment, instruction, and data analysis to track and support growth effectively.
• Pear Practice Certified Coaches: A dynamic group of educators who champion the power of gamified, standards-aligned practice. Training emphasizes fostering collaboration, nurturing growth mindsets, and accelerating learning through differentiated practice.

• Pear Start Certified Coaches: We’re still developing our Pear Start Certified Coach program. In the meantime, you can access Pear Start learning materials through our Pear Start Getting Started Guide and through our recorded Pear Start webinar.  

Interested in a similar program for our sister product, GoGuardian Teacher? Be sure to check out our Guide with GoGuardian Teacher program.

“Pear Deck's coaching modules are a game-changer for any educator seeking to enhance their ability to provide meaningful professional learning on the platform. The tasks and activities provide a wealth of creative ideas and strategies that will boost engagement and participation among students. Moreover, the comprehensive content and practical examples in the coursework effectively prepare individuals to become skilled trainers, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to effectively support and empower other educators in implementing Pear Deck in their classrooms.” - Alex, Educational Technology District Specialist and Former Math Teacher

What’s in it for me?

By participating in the Certified Coach program, you’ll receive: 

• A Certified Coach badge and professional development certificate to showcase your expertise and dedication
• Invitation to an online community with peers to share best practices, classroom wins, and access exclusive events with Pear Deck Learning and GoGuardian 
• Access to professional development materials for Coaches to support training for your school and district through our Share the Pear program 
• Potential to earn Continuing Education credits through Loyola Marymount University
• A Coach newsletter to stay up to date with community events, program announcements, and other exciting news

Additionally, educators graduating from the Coach training are an empowered force of their own. These change-makers often work to support their colleagues and school leaders in the implementation of Pear Deck Learning tools in their schools by acting as product experts, leading training, troubleshooting, and finding solutions independently, and even opening up their classroom doors for other educators to see the tools in action. 

They strive to share their joy and knowledge as a Pear Deck Learning Coach at their schools and even at conferences and other special events.

Be part of a community of educators 

Becoming a Coach goes beyond just completing learning modules. It means joining a community of educators who support each other and share ideas from real classrooms. Coaches often build lasting connections with peers who understand the same challenges and goals.

As part of the program, Coaches also have unique opportunities to share their expertise more broadly. We partner with organizations like Google for Education, and Coaches are invited to present alongside us because teacher voices are the ones that matter most.

At its heart, the Coach community is about educators helping educators, all with the same mission: Making learning better for every student, every day.

Ready to become a Pear Deck Learning coach? 

Learn about becoming a Pear Deck Learning Coach and take the next step in your professional development journey. 

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