21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) Certification Workshop

Delivered by Abbal Dhakal — Microsoft-authorised 21CLD & MIE Trainer

14 Clock Hours
Microsoft Certified
Future-Ready Skills
Digital Badge
Program Overview
Embed future-ready skills in your teaching practice

Ideal Audience

Subject teachers, guidance counselors, ed-tech leads, curriculum designers, NGO facilitators eager to embed future-ready skills in lessons (collaboration, creativity, real-world problem-solving).

Credential Earned

Microsoft 21CLD Certificate & verifiable digital badge, issued via Microsoft Learn.

Format & Schedule

  • 14 clock-hours total
  • Three live workshops (one 3-hr kickoff + two 4-hr design studios, onsite or Zoom)
  • 3 hours of self-paced Microsoft Learn content
Investment
Individual RateRs 14,000
Team Bundle (up to 5 staff)Rs 60,000
20% discount for schools enrolled in the Full CPD Suite.

Workshop Modules

1
21CLD Framework Overview

Six rubrics & scoring practice for comprehensive assessment

2
Collaboration & Skilled Communication

Co-authoring tasks with OneNote & Teams

3
Knowledge Construction & Problem-Solving

Inquiry models, authentic audiences, real-world applications

4
Self-Regulation & ICT for Learning

Goal trackers, feedback loops, inclusive tech tools

5
Assessment Alignment

Crafting rubrics that measure 4Cs + content mastery

Capstone Design Challenge

Participants redesign an existing lesson or counseling activity using at least three 21CLD dimensions; peer-review and 5-min showcase to demonstrate practical application.

Completion Checklist
  • Attend all live sessions
  • Score ≥80% on Microsoft Learn quiz set
  • Submit capstone lesson plan + reflection
Deliverables
  • 21CLD digital badge & printable certificate
  • Six ready-to-use 21CLD scoring rubrics (editable)
  • Lesson-plan templates in OneNote/Class Notebook
  • 30-day post-course coaching channel
Next Cohorts
  • Kathmandu (in-person): 18, 19 & 25 Sept 2025
  • Online (Zoom): 9, 16 & 23 Nov 2025 – sessions 14:00–18:00 NST

Why 21CLD Matters for Nepali Schools

Evidence-based Skill Building

Moves lessons beyond rote to collaboration, innovation, and self-directed learning—exactly what selective universities seek.

Seamless M365 Integration

Practises with Teams, OneNote, Forms, Flip, ensuring immediate classroom transfer.

CPD Credit

Counts 14 hours toward the 22-hour annual requirement in Abbal's Full CPD Suite and fulfils IC3 competency clusters.

Whole-school Ripple

Educators leave with turnkey rubrics & templates they can cascade to colleagues.

Ready to Transform Your Teaching?

Embed 21st-century competencies in every unit plan—and give your staff a globally recognised Microsoft credential in the process.