Certification Program of the STEAM Foundation Poland

STEAM Academy Poland

A comprehensive certification training aimed at equipping teachers and educators, with the competencies needed to effectively implement the STEAM methodology in educational institutions and in their professional practice.

What is STEAM?

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics. STEAM is based on project-based learning, where students, guided by the teacher, move seamlessly between these five disciplines, working in teams and using their unique talents and aptitudes.

About the foundation

The STEAM Poland Foundation promotes the modern educational approach of STEAM. It runs the STEAM ACADEMY POLAND certification programme—a 5-stage online course for teachers and educators. As the only institution in Poland, it is authorized to issue STEAM Educator certificates as part of the European certification programme ‘Odznaka+’ (‘Badge+’).

The founder and academic supervisor of STEAM ACADEMY POLAND is Professor Marlena Plebańska, whose innovative teaching and learning models have been implemented in numerous Polish schools, kindergartens, universities, educational institutions, companies, and NGOs. She has authored over a hundred scholarly articles and numerous academic publications, as well as books such as STEAM Lessons, STEAM Kindergarten, and STEAM School. Her contributions earned her the title of ‘Polish Woman of the 21st Century’ in 2022 for promoting STEAM education.

Why STEAM Academy Poland?
Benefits of participating in a certified course
New Competencies
You will acquire skills in leading STEAM projects.
Interdisciplinary lesson plans
You will learn about the interdisciplinary approach of the STEAM model and receive ready-made lesson plans.
Technological tools and solutions
You will explore multimedia, applications, and platforms that support the implementation of STEAM lesson plans.
STEAM Educator Certificate
You will obtain the STEAM Educator Certificate as part of the European certification programme called ‘Odznaka+’ (‘Badge+’).
Training course stages:
1. STEAM Adept
  • Basics of knowledge in STEAM education
  • Introduction to the transdisciplinary approach and implementation of educational projects based on the five key STEAM disciplines
  • Acquisition of foundational competencies for conducting STEAM lessons and projects by using ready-made lesson plans
  • A holistic approach to the educational and developmental process within the STEAM model
2. STEAM Technologist
  • Knowledge of a broad spectrum of STEAM tools and technological aids
  • Explanation of the role of analog and digital technologies in the educational process
  • Practical use of STEAM technological solutions in subject classes and projects
  • STEAM tools and technological solutions and their applications
  • Examples of art and craft fields that can serve as foundations for STEAM-based activities
3. STEAM Creator
  • Structure of scenario development based on the five core STEAM disciplines
  • Development of skills in using educational resources, multimedia, as well as applications and platforms that support STEAM scenario creation
  • Designing subject-specific STEAM lesson plans and transdisciplinary STEAM project scenarios
  • Selection of diverse technologies and forms of artistic expression to achieve the intended goals of STEAM lessons and projects
  • Creating STEAM scenarios that fulfill the curriculum requirements and optimizing their implementation
  • Striving to achieve significant and ambitious educational goals related to addressing societal challenges
4. STEAM Practitioner
  • Practical skills in designing, organizing, and conducting STEAM lessons and projects
  • Creating STEAM scenarios, selecting appropriate technological solutions for their implementation, and evaluating the educational goals achieved
  • Professional application of education in the STEAM model in daily professional practice as the dominant didactic approach
  • Openness to collaboration in transdisciplinary teaching teams and proficiency in implementing joint projects
  • Awareness of the role of the educational space and familiarity with the concept of a laboratory for project-based learning, “STEAMLab”
  • Development of competencies to promote education in the STEAM model and actively sharing one’s professional achievements in this area
5. STEAM Master
  • Highest level of qualifications in educating within the STEAM model
  • In-depth knowledge of a wide range of STEAM technological solutions and available STEAM educational content
  • Competencies in team management and group processes, as well as familiarity with various project methods (design sprint, design thinking, scrum, agile, etc.)
  • Advanced training, facilitation skills, and the ability to convey knowledge
  • Joining the community of STEAM MASTERS of the STEAM Foundation Poland and obtaining certification to become a trainer as a ‘Train the Trainers’ project with the support of the Foundation
  • Full immersion in the STEAMverse!
Who is this training course for?
  • Teachers
  • Educational institutions
  • Local governments
Benefits for teachers:
  • Practical skills to spark students’ curiosity
  • Certificate recognized throughout the European Union
  • New opportunities for professional development
Benefits for educational institutions:
  • Developing future competencies of your staff
  • Joining the network of certified STEAM institutions
  • Strategic development of staff
Benefits for local governments:
  • Attractive educational offer
  • Optimization of expenses for professional development within a comprehensive development program
  • Professional development of teachers
The certificate
Certification is divided into five levels of proficiency: ADEPT, TECHNOLOGIST, CREATOR, PRACTITIONER, MASTER. The qualifications obtained through the course are certified with a digital ‘Badge+’ as part of the Integrated Skills Strategy 2030 and are recognized throughout the European Union.
Enhance your skills with the STEAM Academy!

Acquire modern tools and knowledge to foster creativity and an innovative approach among your students. Get ready for the educational challenges of the future!

What sets us apart?

Subject matter experts
We guarantee the highest quality of factual content by working with experts from various industries.
Implementation of complex projects
We assemble a team of 50 experts fully prepared for the challenges of multimedia.
Interdisciplinary team
We work with talented graphic designers, video editors, programmers, scriptwriters and methodologists.
Wide range of services
We are responsible for the entire content delivery process: production, editing, proofreading, content layer, graphic and technological content.
Innovative tools
We implement solutions based on artificial intelligence to optimise production processes and foster creativity.
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