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# Teacher development that actually fits your life

We believe every teacher deserves support that's practical, evidence-based, and free. Seneca's teacher development courses are built to help you grow without adding to your workload.

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## Why teachers choose Seneca for development

Research-backed content

Every course is grounded in evidence-based teaching practice and cognitive science.

Around 1 hour per course

Focused, self-paced courses that fit around your teaching schedule.

Certificate on completion

Download and share your certificate once you complete each course.

Completely free

No subscriptions, no paywalls. Every teacher development course is free.

## Find courses for your needs

Cognitive Science

Understand how memory and learning work to inform your classroom practice.

[Cognitive Science](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

Metacognition

Help students become more aware of how they learn and monitor their own progress.

[Metacognition](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

Assessment

Explore effective assessment strategies to improve feedback and outcomes.

[Assessment](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

Behaviour

Build positive classroom culture and manage challenging situations with confidence.

[Behaviour](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

Leadership

Develop the skills to lead teams, drive change, and support colleagues.

[Leadership](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

Literacy

Strengthen reading, writing, and language development across all subjects.

[Literacy](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

AI in Education

Learn how to use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively in your school.

[AI in Education](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

Maths

Deepen your subject knowledge and explore evidence-based maths teaching approaches.

[Maths](https://app.senecalearning.com/resources)

## How it works

Sign up free

Create your Seneca teacher account in under a minute. No credit card needed.

Choose a topic

Browse courses across Cognitive Science, Behaviour, Leadership, and more.

Complete & get certified

Finish your course and download your certificate to share with your school.

## Less admin. More teaching.

Seneca gives your whole school the tools to cut marking time, automatically track student progress, and free up teacher time — so your staff can focus on what they do best.

[See how Seneca helps schools](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/secondary-schools/)

## Further reading for teachers

## FAQs

### Who are these resources for?

Seneca teacher development courses are designed for teachers at every career stage, from NQTs and early career teachers to experienced practitioners and school leaders. All courses are free to access.

### Are the resources really free?

Yes, completely. Every teacher development course on Seneca is free with no subscription required. [Create a free account](https://app.senecalearning.com/sign-up) to get started.

### Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Once you complete a course, you'll receive a downloadable certificate you can share with your school or include in your professional portfolio.

### How long do resources take?

Most courses take around 1 hour to complete and are fully self-paced, so you can work through them whenever it suits you. No live sessions required.

### Can I use these resources for whole-school development?

Absolutely. Many schools use Seneca's teacher development courses as part of their staff inset programme. For a more structured whole-school offering, [explore Seneca for Schools](/en-gb/secondary-schools).