Teacher professional development plays a crucial role in improving education quality, especially in under-resourced and marginalised communities. The expansion of open, distance, and technology-enabled learning - accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic - offered new ways to equip educators with skills for digital and blended teaching. Innovative Models and Practices in Teacher Development: Case Studies from the Commonwealth brings together eleven examples of school-based training, digital education leadership, and the use of open educational resources (OER). It covers teacher training initiatives in The Gambia, Guyana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad and Tobago. Other case studies draw from regional initiatives in the Pacific countries and Commonwealth-wide projects. The book particularly highlights locally relevant strategies that strengthened teacher capacity during and after the pandemic. The book highlights innovative thinking in teacher training, demonstrating how technology, structured training models, and teacher networks are shaping professional development. It calls for long-term investment in teacher learning, moving beyond emergency responses to ongoing professional growth and instructional improvement. Looking ahead, the book stresses the importance of expanding teacher training through open and distance learning (ODL) and digitalisation. By capturing real-world experiences, this book offers practical guidance for education ministries, teacher training programmes, and policymakers committed to strengthening teacher development for the future.

This report consolidates findings from a desktop review of global micro-credentials practice, an examination of enabling technologies and credential registries, a survey- and interview-based status report, and five regional stakeholder consultations held across the Commonwealth. Taken together, the report offers a comprehensive resource for policymakers, education providers, quality assurance bodies, and technology partners. It reflects a commitment to fostering shared understanding and practical action to advance micro-credentialling across the Commonwealth in a manner that supports lifelong learning, workforce development, and social inclusion.

COL Newsletter published April 2026. This edition highlights institutional, national, and regional shifts in education, with reflections from India and the Caribbean on rethinking access, quality, and innovation. In this issue are perspectives from our partners including the Commonwealth Foundation’s new Director-General and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa. From emerging approaches such as Frugal AI to practical examples of digital transformation in Flexible Open and Distance Education in Papua New Guinea, this issue explores how education systems are adapting to meet the changing needs of educators and learners. Alongside these stories are case studies and resources, as well as insights from regional collaborations addressing issues such as skills, youth employment, and inclusion, led by COL Focal Points and other government and institutional representatives in the Pacific and the Caribbean.