Pedagogy Certification

PRME is excited to offer 2025 certification opportunities in innovative pedagogy for responsible management education. Educators who have been involved in the Impactful Five (i5) project—or those eager to explore creative teaching practices—are encouraged to participate.

Building on past successes, we now offer three certification levels designed to foster deeper engagement and recognition. Educators progress through the tiers by attending workshops, implementing innovative practices, and ultimately demonstrating evidence of student success.

• Certificate of Participation: This certificate is the first tier of the series and is for educators looking to begin their journey in upskilling their pedagogical practices.
• Certificate of Practice: For those ready to take their learning further, this certificate builds on previous workshop skills to demonstrate application in the classroom.
• Certificate of Excellence: This certificate celebrates educators who go above and beyond, demonstrating leadership and innovation.

There are three types of workshops:

• Introductory: Start your pedagogy journey with an introduction workshop, emphasizing the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and holistic skills development in business education. This is required to start the certificate.

• Path of PRME Pedagogy: These workshops focus on innovative teaching methods that enhance student engagement and skill development. The workshops cover active learning, experiential education, reflective practices, and faculty collaboration to advance responsible management education.

• PRME Content and Curricula: These workshops explore integrating sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility into business courses. The workshops provide practical tools for embedding the SDGs, developing sustainability-driven case studies, and fostering ethical decision-making.

This certificate is the first tier of the series and is for educators looking to begin their journey in upskilling their pedagogical practices. Participants will be able to:

• Explore the foundations of PRME innovative pedagogies and their practical application in responsible business education

• Learn strategies to embed the SDGs into teaching and learning experiences

• Discover how to design and facilitate real-world business simulations that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving

Requirements:

• Attend the introductory workshop

• Attend any three sessions from the Path of PRME Pedagogy or PRME Content and Curricula workshops—whether all from one series or a mix of both.

For those ready to take their learning further, this certificate builds on previous workshop skills to demonstrate application in the classroom. Participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and integrate PRME innovative pedagogies into lesson plans

• Develop materials that include insights and reflections that provide guidance for fellow educators on implementing innovative pedagogies

• Develop and showcase detailed descriptions of classroom activities or strategies that effectively engage students in becoming responsible decision-makers

Requirements:

• Complete all requirements of the Certificate of Participation

• Submit evidence of implementing innovative practices such as:

  • A less plan adapted from workshop content

  • Teaching notes that include insights and reflections to guide others

  • A detailed description of a classroom activity or intervention and its delivery, showcasing innovative and creative strategies for student engagement

• Participate in a peer-sharing session where the participant presents their implementation experience

This certificate celebrates educators who go above and beyond, demonstrating leadership and innovation. Participants will be able to:

• Lead initiatives that advance responsible business education and innovative teaching practices within and beyond your institution

• Demonstrate student growth and engagement in responsible management and skill development

• Develop and share case studies or research that highlights innovative approaches and their outcomes in the classroom

• Mentoring peers or building networks that promote shared learning

Requirements:

• Complete all requirements of the Certificate of Practice

• Provide evidence of leadership in advancing innovative pedagogy, such as:

  • Leading sessions for peers or mentoring colleagues in PRME related content and pedagogy

• Submit tangible evidence of student success, such as:

  • Assessment data showing improved student outcomes

  • Examples of student projects or outputs aligned with PRME content and pedagogy

Upon successful completion participants will receive:

• A certificate of participation

• A digital badge that can be added to the participants LinkedIn profile

• Recognition in a dedicated news post on the PRME website about their journey