Gain practical guidance for starting a career in education. This course helps you explore whether teaching is the right path for you, identify your transferable skills, and learn the steps needed to pursue teacher certification, education programs, and alternative pathways into the profession.
To access this course: Use your Assumption University username and password to log in to your LinkedIn Learning account. Once logged in, search for the exact course title: “Become a Teacher.”
Why take it? Teaching is a meaningful career with strong demand and multiple entry points. This course helps you understand the profession, build confidence in your next steps, and move toward a career in education.
What you’ll learn: You will examine the qualities common to successful teachers, identify subject areas and grade levels that match your interests, and explore certification, undergraduate programs, alternative routes, job search tips, and interview strategies.
Best for: Students considering a future in teaching or education-related work.
Keywords: teaching career, teacher certification, education pathways, career change, alternative certification, classroom teaching, education majors, job search, interview tips, Monica Clem, LinkedIn Learning, professional development, careers in education.
