Current global teacher shortages mean 44 million additional primary and secondary teachers are needby 2030 to achieve universal education goals. In Nigeria alone, over 194,000 teachers are needed in public primary schools.
Meanwhile, in many sub-Saharan African countries, attrition rates range between 5-30%. High turnover represents a significant loss of resources, as recruiting/training replacements is costly. Resultingly, schools employ more unqualified or non-specialist teachers, directly correlating with lower student performance. In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, only 62% of primary school teachers have the minimum qualifications, leaving many unprepared for classroom management and curriculum demands. Limited professional development, particularly in rural areas, leaves teachers struggling to adapt to diverse classroom needs.
Teach2030 is a unique and worldwide solution, by providing accessible, essential, contextualised and scalable teacher professional development through a digital device. Regular and frequent TPD is invaluable for teachers to develop their performance. Face-to-face workshops and courses are unfeasible due to the cost and time of travel; the cost of TPD; the limited availability of suitable TPD opportunities; and the challenge for teachers to get time and permission to be away from their classrooms. Teach2030 digital TPD solves all these problems, enabling all teachers to access relevant and appropriate materials that are easy-to-use and practical.
Teach2030 is our professional development platform delivering low data courses, teaching tips and resources. Applicable to classrooms of any age group and subject, it focuses on foundational pedagogical strategies, knowledge and application. All courses are specifically tailored, designed and contextualised to suit those in rural and under-resourced settings, so that learning outcomes can improve.
Teach2030 is designed for individuals and/or whole-school teacher professional development. The Teach2030 Lead Course targets headteachers, owners or managers to introduce Teach2030 and TPD into their school. NGOs and partners can implement TPD on a national scale easily through Teach2030.
Short, bite-sized courses contain:
-Up-to-date pedagogy and research
- Contextualised classroom scenarios for lower- and middle-income countries
- Practical tasks and reflections
- Animated videos
- Opportunities to work with peers
Teach2030 currently offers 9 teaching courses that are aligned to Cambridge Teaching Standards, as a benchmark for teacher quality. The Digital Learner Course assists newcomers to online education and develops digital literacy to ensure no learner is left behind in the modern world.
All children deserve a quality education from a transformative and supportive teacher.
Teach2030 has continued to evolve in response to teacher demand, feedback and strategic partnerships. Demand is high: since December 2024, Teach2030 has expanded from 148 to 155 countries, while enrolment grew from 35,367 to 40,580 registered users. Survey evidence shows many teachers discover Teach2030 through word of mouth, confirming a strong desire to develop practice, often where regular, high-quality and contextualised TPD is limited.
We have strengthened the innovation through a community-led model. Our 27 volunteer Ambassadors across 12 countries promote Teach2030 locally, share materials, host workshops, write blogs and newsletters, and lead professional development in their communities. This trusted local leadership has helped forge partnerships with schools and NGOs, making Teach2030 more relevant, visible and scalable. Partnerships continue to add value and extend reach. These include delivering Teach2030 to TVET teachers through UNIDO in Liberia; piloting Teach2030 with the Teaching Council of Zambia in two districts; and a unique collaboration with the Helga Todd Foundation and EdIndia, currently training 80 teachers in six districts, with ambitions to reach 18,000 teachers over the coming years. Resource-sharing with Generation Global and World History Encyclopedia also enriches classroom practice by connecting teacher development to global citizenship, dialogue, critical thinking and trusted curriculum content. These developments show Teach2030 is not static.
Teach2030 has continued to evolve in response to teacher feedback, classroom needs and partnership opportunities. We have added new courses and resources shaped by our teacher community and Ambassadors, ensuring content remains practical, contextualised and relevant across different education systems. Teachers now evidence their development through portfolios, tasks, reflections and lesson plans aligned to teaching standards, making progress visible to the teacher, school leaders and Teach2030.
We have also strengthened the community layer of the innovation. Teacher of the Week, weekly teaching tips and monthly free workshops help teachers feel supported, heard and celebrated, while giving them regular opportunities to share practice beyond their immediate schools.
Partnerships have added significant value. Through Generation Global, teachers and learners gain access to resources that build dialogue, global citizenship and critical thinking skills. Our collaboration with World History Encyclopedia enriches teachers’ access to trusted, engaging curriculum content that can support lesson planning and deepen subject knowledge. These partnerships extend Teach2030 beyond teacher training alone, connecting professional development to classroom resources, learner voice and global competencies.
We have also improved scalability. Teach2030 has grown from 3,500 teachers in 11 countries in 2022 to over 41,000 users across 154 countries and territories.
Visit www.teach2030.com to create an account and be automatically enrolled into Part 1 of all courses and our Digital Learner course.
For whole school, NGO and Ministry of Education options, email: partnerships@commonwealtheducationtrust.org.
