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Transform education with a project you are passionate about as a
Certified Innovator

Join a global community of passionate educators who use technology to solve big challenges and advocate for impactful use of Google tools.

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Why you should become a Certified Innovator

The Google for Education Certified Innovator Program recognizes and supports top educators who are excited to grow professionally, advocate for impactful technology, and innovate to improve classrooms, schools and local communities.

Launch transformative projects

Drive transformation in education with an innovation project.

Amplify your influence

Grow leadership skills through advocacy opportunities

Accelerate personal growth

Receive tailored mentorship from talented Innovators.

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Applications for our next Google Certified Innovator Academy

There are currently no open applications for the Innovator Program. Future announcements about the program will be posted on this page.

“The Google Innovator Academy helped me envision how to make the world a better place in support of student learning, and it gave me the skills, mindset, and supportive community to make it happen.”

Andrew Dobbie, Toronto 2016
Step-by-step

Follow these steps to become a Certified Innovator

1

Find an academy in your region

Find a three-day academy in your region that you would be able to attend

3

Identify a challenge to solve in education

Interview a few people affected by the challenge, and film a 90-second video about that challenge and why you want to solve it. Learn about the innovation process.

4

Apply before the next deadline

Make sure you submit your application before it’s due. Review the rubric.

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community of Innovators

Use our online directory to connect with Innovators from previous cohorts

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