Teachers across the country can now sharpen their skills at no cost, after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) made a range of professional development courses available online.
The courses sit on T-Learn, the commission’s learning management system. They are self-paced, so teachers can study around their timetables instead of stepping away from the classroom.
The platform works on smartphones, tablets and computers, and learners can follow interactive modules, check their progress and download a certificate once they finish a course.
One of the main courses is Teacher Induction, Mentorship and Coaching (TIMEC), which helps teachers settle into their professional roles and refine how they teach.
There is also a course on ICT Integration and the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning, a timely addition as more schools bring digital tools into the classroom.
Others include Lesson Observation Using the POPI Cycle, which deals with classroom observation and ways of improving practice, and the School Based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) for Mathematics and Science teachers.
Teachers can also take Transformative Pedagogies in Teaching and Learning, which looks at how to make lessons more engaging and better suited to learners’ needs.
Administrators have not been left out; induction for Heads of Institutions covers leadership and the running of a school. Two further programmes, Performance Contracting for Heads of Institutions and Risk Management, focus on performance management, accountability and handling risks within institutions.
Because the courses are free, teachers can pursue further training without paying tuition for the online programmes
Kenya is rolling out curriculum and education reforms while schools adopt new technology, and teachers are under growing pressure to keep their skills current.
In October 2026, the government also announced that teachers would no longer pay the Sh6,000 fee for Teacher Professional Development (TPD) modules. Sh900 million has been set aside in the 2026/27 financial year to support teacher capacity building.
The TSC has said before that continuous professional development is part of its push to keep teachers up to date with changing demands in education.
Teachers who want to take part can log in to T-Learn, browse the courses, enrol, and follow their progress. The platform covers teaching methods, ICT and AI, school leadership, risk management, and more.