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NEW: Access 20+ Hours of Certified PD on Digital Theatre+

Written by Elise Czyzowska | Sep 26, 2025 11:17:24 AM

Earlier this year, Digital Theatre+ launched our Training Academy, an on-demand training experience where users can learn how to optimize the DT+ platform to suit their teaching needs.

We are thrilled to announce that in addition to these training videos, users can now access over 20 hours of certified professional development, all as part of their subscription to Digital Theatre+.

Here's what you need to know about this new offering...

Previously available as on-demand recordings, we have added 16 of our most popular webinars and courses to Digital Theatre+, meaning teachers can now earn PD credits and apply their learning, all in one place!

These courses include topics and discussions tailored to middle school, high school, and higher education professionals – allowing you to vary your learning between practical classroom tips and more advanced, wide-ranging discussions on the arts.

Speakers include director Emma Rice, Frantic Assembly's Scott Graham, and theatremakers such as Javaad Alipoor, Luis Valdez, and Edward James Olmos. These artists are joined in conversation by a range of educators and critics, each offering years of classroom and real-world experience.

What else can you expect?

 ✓ Ready-to-use teaching ideas and practical classroom strategies

✓ Instant access to the full DT+ resource library to help apply your learning

✓ Auto-generated Completion Certificates to credit your training hours

Watch a snippet of our High School course, Shakespeare Isn't Scary...

Professional development courses aimed at middle school and high school educators are further broken into manageable modules, perfect for teachers who want to develop their skills, but don't have the time to commit hours to continuous training.

These courses have a 95% satisfaction rate from previous attendees, with 60% of teachers saying they changed their teaching approach after completing a course. Other feedback includes...

  • 'Honestly, this course changed my opinion of Shakespeare.' – Christine, Shakespeare Isn't Scary attendee
  • 'I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and was able to pick up interesting tips to use in my classroom.' – Andrea, Teaching Tragic Heroes attendee
  • 'I am new to teaching theatre, and this course was extremely helpful!' – Lauren, Technical Theatre Essentials attendee

Explore DT+ professional development in this short video...

Find your next professional development course...

There are 16 new courses for you to explore, ranging from English to theatre, and from middle school all the way through to higher education.

Not sure where to start? You can explore the full library with a free trial to Digital Theatre+...

  • Technical Theatre Essentials
  • Acting Essentials
  • More 'Aha' Moments
  • Slam Poetry
  • Shakespeare Isn't Scary
  • Teaching Tragic Heroes
  • Digital Learning Solutions for Higher Education
  • The Evolution of Chicano Theatre
  • Why Boal Now?
  • Theatre and the Digital: Immersive Performance with Javaad Alipoor
  • Directing Theatre Fearlessly: Emma Rice in Conversation
  • Ecotheatre: How to Make Theatre and Performance Sustainable
  • The Art of Resonance: Anne Bogart and Katie Mitchell in Conversation
  • Page to Stage in the Digital Age: Deepening Student Engagement with Shakespeare
  • Identity and Inclusion in Actor Training
  • Devising Theatre: The Frantic Assembly Approach

Or, find out more about each course on our Events page!