What is Professional Learning at EDI
At the Education Development Institute (EDI), professional development is more than training; it is a continuous journey of growth, innovation, and excellence. Our professional learning opportunities are designed to empower educators, leaders, and school staff with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive in today’s evolving educational landscape.
Grounded in research, informed by educator needs, and aligned with local and global best practices, EDI’s professional development programs support improved teaching, stronger leadership, and better outcomes for learners. Whether through workshops, certifications, coaching, conferences, or self-paced learning, EDI provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth at every stage of an educator’s career.
Our programs are designed to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and build sustainable capacity across schools and educational institutions in Qatar and beyond.
Professional
Learning Areas
We offer a wide range of professional learning opportunities across key areas of education and leadership.
Mandatory
- Safeguarding & Wellbeing
- Educational Technology (Tiered)
- UDL & Inclusive Practice
- Cultural Awareness & Curriculum Localisation
- Program Requirements
- SEN
- Role-specific safety & protocol (Non-academic staff)
Essential
- Written Curriculum (Planning & Design)
- Taught Curriculum (Pedagogical Approaches)
- Assessed Curriculum (Assessment, MAP & Data Literacy)
- Operations and Support
- Sustainability
- Future Skills
Breadth
- MTSS Tier 1: Universal Supports
- MTSS Tier 2: Targeted Interventions
- MTSS Tier 3: Intensive & Individualised Supports
- SEN (Behaviour & SEL)
- SEN (Intensive Intervention)
- SEN (Family Engagement)
- SEN (Cross-Disciplinary Teams)
- School & Wellbeing
- Soft Skills
- EdTech
Leadership
- System Development
- Capacity Building
- Community Development
- Adaptive Leadership & Change
Workshops
EDI workshops are interactive, practice-focused professional learning experiences designed to build knowledge, strengthen skills, and support immediate application in educational settings.
Led by experienced facilitators and subject matter experts, workshops provide opportunities for collaboration, discussion, reflection, and the exchange of best practices among educators and leaders.
Face-to-Face Workshops
Our face-to-face workshops offer immersive learning experiences in a collaborative environment. Participants engage in hands-on activities, group discussions, practical demonstrations, and peer learning opportunities that foster deeper understanding and meaningful professional connections.
Delivered at EDI’s modern facilities or partner locations, these sessions provide educators with dedicated time and space to learn, collaborate, and apply new ideas to their professional practice.
Virtual Workshops
(Online synchronous)
Our virtual workshops provide the same high-quality professional learning experience in a flexible online format. Through live, facilitator-led sessions, participants engage in real-time discussions, collaborative activities, and interactive learning experiences from any location.
Virtual workshops enable educators and leaders to access expert-led professional learning while maintaining the convenience and accessibility of online participation.
EDI’s Asynchronous Courses provide flexible, self-paced professional learning opportunities that enable educators and leaders to learn anytime, anywhere.
Asynchronous Courses
(Self-Paced)
Delivered through the EDI E-Learning Hub, these courses allow participants to engage with high-quality content, learning activities, and resources at a pace that suits their individual schedules and professional commitments.
Designed to support continuous professional growth, asynchronous courses offer a personalized learning experience that promotes knowledge development, skill enhancement, and practical application. Participants can access course materials when convenient, revisit content as needed, and track their progress throughout their learning journey.
Whether exploring new educational practices, strengthening professional competencies, or completing required learning pathways, EDI’s asynchronous courses provide accessible, engaging, and impactful learning experiences that support excellence in education and leadership.