Train with Confidence. Teach with Purpose. Lead the Future of Esports Education

The Squid Academy Educator Program is a self-paced professional development course designed for teachers, coaches, and facilitators who want to bring esports into the classroom with clarity, confidence, and credibility. You don’t need to be a gamer or have tournament experience. This program gives you everything you need to understand esports as a learning environment—and equips you with practical tools to deliver it effectively, whether in schools, after-school programs, or esports centers.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the certification, you'll have the confidence and skills to:

  • Teach esports professionally whether in formal classes, enrichment programs, or clubs
  • Run structured lessons Squid Academy’s student-ready modules and LMS
  • Coach teams and guide tournaments with an understanding of industry standards.
  • Communicate value to stakeholders parents, administrators, and fellow educators.
  • Support student well-being by identifying risks and promoting digital balance.
  • Understand the ecosystem esports genres, infrastructure, tech, and career pathways.
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What’s Included

Every certified educator receives access to our core resources and optional enhancements:

The Squid Educator Handbook

Your go-to resource for teaching esports with clarity and confidence. Delivered via our LMS, and also available as an audiobook for flexible learning on the go.

MCQ-Based Assessments

Each chapter includes a short multiple-choice quiz to reinforce learning. A passing score of 80% is required to progress, but retries are available—this is about mastery, not pressure.

Bonus Educator Tools
  • Teach esports professionally whether in formal classes, enrichment programs, or clubs
  • Infrastructure & Tech Guide Understand what’s needed (and what’s not) to launch a program
  • Parent & Admin Toolkit Communicate the benefits of esports to non-gaming stakeholders
Digital Certificate of Completion

Display your credential on your CV, LinkedIn, or professional portfolio—proving you're certified to lead esports education.

How It Works

Designed for maximum flexibility, the program is 100% online and self-paced:

  1. Register through our secure form Get instant access to the full program.
  2. Study the handbook at your own pace Choose video, audio, or reading formats—whichever fits your lifestyle.
  3. Complete quizzes at the end of each section Check your understanding, reinforce key takeaways, and unlock the next chapter.
  4. Pass the course and download your certificate Ready to teach, coach, and lead in any esports education setting.
  5. Ongoing access to future updates We keep our resources fresh, so you’ll always be aligned with industry standards
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Who This Is For

Whether you're building a new program or supporting one that's already running, this certification is for you:

  1. K–12 Teachers looking to launch esports clubs, electives, or digital learning extensions
  2. Coaches & Activity Leaders guiding student teams toward teamwork and tournaments
  3. Tech, ICT, and STEM Educators who want to connect gaming with career and curriculum.
  4. Counselors & Wellness Coordinators supporting students through digital challenges.
  5. Administrators & Curriculum Designers exploring how to integrate esports meaningfully
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Why It Matters

Esports is rapidly becoming a pillar of modern education, blending career skills, social-emotional learning, and student engagement like no other field. But most educators are handed a team, a room, or a program—with no real training. That’s where we come in.

  1. Feel equipped and confident to lead esports, even if you're starting from scratch
  2. Deliver structured lessons with measurable outcomes.
  3. Connect with students through something they love—without compromising your standards
  4. Become part of a global movement bringing purpose and professionalism to competitive gaming in education
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Ready to Get Certified?

Join the hundreds of educators worldwide using esports to unlock student potential, foster inclusion, and build future-ready classrooms. Still have questions? We’ll help you assess if this program is right for your school or role.