Continuing Professional Development for teachers and educators
Discover free CPD courses for teachers and educators of young people, offering training, teaching resources and mentor support on humanitarian topics.
Empower your teaching with free CPD
We’re proud to offer free CPD for teachers and youth educators through a pilot programme focused on humanitarian education.
Designed for educators working with young people aged 11-18, this programme provides free CPD to help you confidently navigate difficult topics like conflict, first aid, migration, climate and resilience.
With access to a range of free teaching resources, you can quickly and easily integrate these lessons into your classroom.
We're currently offering three courses within our pilot of this new programme:
- Teaching First Aid
- Teaching about War and Conflict
- Teaching about Migration
Additional topics of climate adaptation and resilience building will be released throughout 2025.
This programme will help you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach challenging topics and inspire your students through humanitarian education.
Sign up now and get access to:
- free CPD training available via e-learning, digital and in-person sessions
- high-quality teaching resources free to use directly in your classroom
- ongoing support from experienced education coordinators
Need more details? Get in touch:
redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk
0344 412 2734
This page is also available in Welsh.
Who are the CPD courses for?
Our CPD courses are ideal for:
- secondary school teachers and educators of young people aged 11-18, particularly in subjects like PSHE, Citizenship, English Literature, Geography, and Religious Education
- college educators supporting students up to 18 years old
- youth workers working with young people aged 11-18
- individuals who support young people in both formal and informal education settings
We’re seeking partners, schools, youth organisations, and education providers, who share our vision of empowering young people through humanitarian education. If you want to join our pilot as an organisation or explore how we can work together, contact us at:
redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk
0344 412 2734
Join our monthly masterclasses
As part of the CPD courses, develop your skills and knowledge with our free, expert-led masterclasses. These 2-hour sessions explore key topics like first aid education and navigating conflict in the classroom. Open to individual educators, each session includes time for discussion and Q&A.
Alternatively, please contact us if you are interested in a group booking for your organisation.
Shaping CPD for teachers and educators, together
Throughout 2025, we are piloting this exciting new CPD programme. Your participation and feedback in this pilot means that together, we can create the best CPD for educators.
To help us develop our courses, we ask you to:
- Complete the course components: a skill-building CPD module, a knowledge-building CPD module, and use the teaching resources.
- Provide feedback through evaluation forms, surveys, and optional focus groups.
- Allow British Red Cross team members to contact you regarding your progress and experience.
Do you have a question about this page or want to give us feedback? Visit our Contact us page.