Lead with vision, clarity, and confidence—ISTLC Certification empowers international school leaders to drive innovation in both learning and IT systems. Join the blended course that bridges strategy and hands-on practice for real-world impact.

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Course Overview

This comprehensive technology leadership certification program bridges the worlds of leadership and strategy for educational technology, IT infrastructure management, team management and change leadership, tailored specifically for international school contexts. Through a blended learning model—combining a dynamic 3-day face-to-face workshop with real-world, work-embedded practice—participants build the competencies to lead strategic technology initiatives that enhance learning while managing complex systems with confidence.

Whether your background is in education or IT, this course equips you to lead with clarity, vision, and balance.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for those ready to lead and shape the future of learning through technology:

  • Technology Coordinators, Coaches, or Integrators aspiring to leadership roles
  • IT Managers or Technicians ready to step into strategic leadership
  • New Technology Directors building foundational leadership skills
  • Experienced Tech Leaders seeking recognition and deeper networked learning

Program Structure

  • 3-Day In-Person Workshop
    Deep, hands-on learning with expert facilitators and peers

Cohort 1: Jakarta – Nov 5–7, 2025 (Pre conference to AIFE)
Cohort 2: Bangkok – May 6–8, 2026 (Integrated with Lead to Succeed)

  • Work-Embedded Practical Application
    Apply what you learn directly in your school context
  • Final Leadership Action Plan
    Submit a capstone that demonstrates your strategic growth

What You’ll Gain

  • Certified as a Level 1 International School Technology Leader
  • Digital Badge + Email Signature Graphic
  • Blockchain-secured digital credential
  • Featured profile on 21C Learning website
  • Robust professional network with peers across international schools
  • Diverse professional learning community you can tap into post course
  • Learn facilitation strategies you can bring back to your school

The certification does not expire and demonstrates your commitment to strategic, student-centered technology leadership.

Certification Requirements

To earn your Level 1 International School Technology Leader certification, you must:

    • Attend all in-person sessions of the 3-day workshop
    • Submit a Leadership Action Plan for a school-based technology initiative
    • The plan should be shared as a PDF or Google Doc link via email and accompanied by a brief reflection explaining your development process, your use of AI assistance, and key takeaways
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Acknowledging the significant gap between technological innovation and the leadership capacity  in international schools – this white paper examines the multifaceted reasons why such a program like ISTLC is necessary – exploring the major macro changes in technology that are transforming education globally and examine the unique challenges faced by international schools in their pursuit of effective technology integration.

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