Distinguish yourself by becoming a Nearpod Certified Educator

Frequently Asked Questions

• I already completed the steps to become a Nearpod Certified Educator (NCE). What do I do now?

  
  Now that you have completed the 3 steps to become a Nearpod Certified Educator, simply fill out the NCE application.

• How do I know if my lesson is acceptable to become a Nearpod Certified Educator?

  
  Be sure to read the lesson guide to ensure your lesson incorporates Nearpod's best practices.

• How soon will I hear back after submitting my NCE application?

  
  You can expect to hear back within 4 weeks.

• I can’t make any of the live webinars. Can I still become an NCE?

  
  Yes! We offer self-paced webinars that you can complete at your own pace and on your own time. Find them on our resources page here.

• Where can I get help with using Nearpod?

  
  Visit the Nearpod Help Center or check out the videos, self-paced tutorials, and live webinars offered on the resources page.

• Can I become a Nearpod Certified Educator if I’m not a classroom teacher?

  
  Yes! The community is designed for all types of educators, and some of our most active members work in administration or central staff of a school district. As an administrator, you can meet your third requirement (teach 15 students) by using Nearpod at staff meetings or teacher trainings.

• If I use Nearpod to train other teachers, can that count toward my NCE certification?

  
  Yes, any participants who join your Nearpod lesson can qualify as your 15 students, including other educators. Many Nearpod educators, especially administrators, use Nearpod for trainings, meetings, and presentations.

• How do I get a Gold upgrade if I qualify?

  
  Once you are accepted into the NCE community, and if you have a free Silver account, you will be sent a separate email giving you a coupon to level up to a Gold account for six months. The email will have the subject line “6-Month Gold Upgrade for being a new NCE!”