Duration: 12 hours · 6 weeks or 4 days 

Format: Hybrid (live + asynchronous) 

Purpose: 

Certifies a designated faculty member or administrator to launch and lead speech and debate programs that meet international standards of excellence. 

Key Learning Areas - Introduction to ISDA & Global Formats (Impromptu, Original Oratory, Extemp, World Schools, Public Forum) 

- Foundations of Debate Pedagogy and Classroom Integration 

- Curriculum and Practice Design 

- Coaching Techniques and Feedback Strategies 

- Tournament Logistics, Judging, and Ethics 

- Capstone: 4-Week Implementation Plan for School or Club Program  

Tuition: $600.00 / participant 

(Includes certification, instructional materials and lesson plans) 

Scheduling Options - 

Fall ISDA Teacher Certification Level 1 - 12 per cohort - 6 Saturdays with 2 hour sessions

Cohort #1 - October 11 · October 18 · October 25 ·  November 1 · November 8 · November 15

• • • • • Track A: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

        • Track B: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM ET

*Track A: Americas/Europe/Middle East

*Track B: South Asia/East Asia/Oceania