Founded in 2007 as the successor to the Commonwealth Institute, CET is a UK-based charitable organization focused on advancing education across the Commonwealth. The trust specifically invests in teacher development through digital platforms and professional development programs, with a primary focus on addressing learning poverty through their flagship Teach2030 program
10+
Partner organizations
54
Countries served
45%
Teacher completion rate
Commonwealth Network
UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 Partnership
Coursera Partnership
Teaching Council of Zambia
The Commonwealth Education Trust provides comprehensive professional development support for teachers through multiple channels. Through their Teach2030 program, they offer digital professional development courses, online workshops, and teaching content designed to improve learning outcomes. The trust works closely with corporate, education, and school partners to reach and upskill teachers across the Commonwealth, providing quality education resources and support. Their approach includes bite-sized professional development courses, virtual workshops, and digital learning communities.
45%
Course completion rate
91%
Teacher satisfaction
95%
Digital skills improvement
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Educational Leadership Expert Dr. Alex Alexandrou Shapes Global Professional Development
Dr. Alex Alexandrou has established himself as a distinguished authority in educational leadership and professional development, bringing extensive experience across public and private sectors. His diverse career spans prestigious institutions including Cranfield University, University of Cambridge, and Toulouse Business School, while his expertise has been sought by international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union's Social Dialogue Committee for the Postal Sector. His significant contributions to the field are documented through numerous influential publications, including groundbreaking works on human resource management in the British Armed Forces, professional development of educators, and union learning representatives. His comprehensive approach to leadership and workplace learning has resulted in seminal works such as "Partnership out of Conflict" (2007), "Community out of Partnership" (2009), and "Teacher Leadership and Professional Development" (2013), establishing him as a leading voice in educational policy, ethics, and professional learning.
Educational Assessment Expert Prof. Gavin Brown Shapes Global Learning Evaluation
Professor Gavin Brown has established himself as a leading authority in educational assessment as the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research and Director of the Quantitative Data Analysis and Research Unit at the University of Auckland. His diverse career path, beginning as an ESL teacher in Montreal and spanning a decade of secondary school teaching in New Zealand, led to significant contributions in standardized testing development at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. As Senior Project Manager for the Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning system, he played a crucial role in implementing nationwide educational assessment tools. His expertise has been sought internationally, providing assessment consultation in Brazil, Chile, China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, while holding prestigious positions as Honorary Professor at the Education University of Hong Kong and Affiliate Professor at Umea University, Sweden. His influence in the field is further evidenced by his membership in the Technical Oversight Group Assessment at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and his co-authored textbook on educational assessment