Professional Development

The Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) is a leading membership organization
embracing many post-secondary institutions and related organizations in the English-speaking
Caribbean.

Certification and Training Opportunities

  • UNESCO Caribbean Teacher Training: Major initiative to train 10,000 teachers across the Caribbean in online education and distance learning tools. Open to educators from all territories.
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  • Graduate & Postgraduate Programmes: University of the West Indies (UWI) offers an MA in Teacher Education and Teacher Development for educators across the region, available online and face-to-face.
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD): The Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE) at UWI Cave Hill provides CPD courses for educators in the Eastern Caribbean.

University Partnerships & Accreditation Pathways

  • CARICOM Accreditation Agency: Facilitates mutual recognition of qualifications and quality assurance across member states.
    About the Agency
  • Regional Quality Assurance: Bodies like CANQATE and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) ensure high standards and international recognition for Caribbean institutions.
  • International Partnerships: Caribbean universities maintain partnerships with global institutions for exchanges, research, and collaborative programmes.

Mentorship Application Portal

  • CariScholar: Connects Caribbean students with regional and diaspora mentors for guidance, networking, and career development.
    CariScholar Portal
  • Caribbean School of Data (CSOD) Mentorship: Programme matching students in several Caribbean countries with business and technology professionals.
    CSOD Mentorship
  • Regional Teacher Mentorship: Peer support and collaborative learning models for educators, adaptable for a region-wide portal.

Faculty Development Tools

  • Reflective Teaching Model: The Caribbean University Teacher Reflective Teaching Model (CUTRTM) supports faculty growth through reflective practice and peer observation.
  • UWI Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL): Workshops, online resources, and certificate programmes in university teaching, available to faculty across the Caribbean.
    UWI CETL
  • Online & Blended Learning Support: Training and resources for adapting to digital teaching environments, supporting the region’s education transformation.