June 2025 | Virtual & In Person options | For Beginners & Experts
Building “Creative Digital Superpowers". June 2025. For beginners, intermediates and advanced users.
For all teachers of all subjects and school support staff of all schools & School Districts.
Edge Gain and BUSD* have teamed up to provide a range of professional development opportunities, both virtual and in-person. Check out the curated offerings below, and click the "Book Now" link under each event to reserve your spot. We're committed to delivering outstanding opportunities for all educators and school support staff to refine their skills and advance their careers.
Scroll through the different options below to find the right course for you. We have in-person beginners courses, courses on specific apps and advanced courses for certification as well as a virtual series for beginners wanting to get to get started with Adobe Express & Adobe Acrobat. You don't have to work for BUSD to sign-up for these courses, which are open to all teachers and school support roles. Please contact pd@edgegainltd.com for invoice payments or for more information.
In-person at BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506. *BUSD employees book here.
In person professional development workshops for Beginners
Beginners Guides
Beginners guide to Digital Storytelling for Teachers
In-person on Monday June 9, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT. BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This in-person course introduces teachers to the basics of digital storytelling using Adobe Express. Learn to create engaging classroom content with video, animation, graphics, and images. Through hands-on activities, you'll explore easy-to-use tools for crafting compelling narratives that enhance student learning. No prior experience is needed—just creativity and curiosity! By the end of the session, you’ll have practical skills to bring lessons to life with digital media, making learning more interactive and impactful for your students.
Beginners guide to Teaching Responsible Generative AI with Adobe Express for Teachers
In-person on Monday June 9, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This in-person course empowers teachers to explore and teach generative AI responsibly using Adobe Express. Learn how to integrate generative AI-driven creativity into the classroom while emphasizing ethical use, digital literacy, and critical thinking. Through hands-on activities, discover how generative AI tools can enhance lesson planning, visual storytelling, and student engagement. No prior experience is needed—just a curiosity to explore emerging technology! By the end, you’ll have practical strategies to teach responsible generative AI use while fostering creativity and innovation in your students
Beginners guide to Video for Teachers
In-person Wednesday June 11, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT. BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This in-person course introduces teachers to the basics of video creation using Adobe Express. Learn how to easily record, edit, and enhance videos to create engaging lessons, announcements, and student projects. Through hands-on activities, explore tools for adding text, music, and effects to bring content to life. No prior video editing experience is required—just a desire to enhance classroom learning with multimedia! By the end, you’ll have the skills to create compelling videos that inspire and engage students.
Beginners guide to Podcasting for Teachers
In-person Thursday June 12, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This in-person course introduces teachers to the fundamentals of podcasting using Adobe Podcast and Adobe Express. Learn how to record, edit, and enhance audio content to create engaging lessons, student projects, and school communications. Explore tools for improving sound quality, adding music, and designing cover art. No prior experience is needed—just a passion for storytelling! By the end, you'll have the skills to produce professional-quality podcasts that enhance learning and connect with students in a dynamic way.
In person professional development workshops: Adobe Creative Cloud
Introduction to Adobe apps
Great courses for beginners and those that need a refresh!
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
In-person Monday June 16, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This one-day in-person course introduces teachers to the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, equipping them with essential skills to begin their journey toward certification. Learn how to edit images, work with layers, apply basic design techniques, and enhance visuals for classroom materials and creative projects. Through hands-on practice, gain confidence in using Photoshop’s powerful tools for education and beyond. No prior experience is needed!
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
In-person Tuesday June 17, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This one-day in-person course introduces teachers to the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator, equipping them with essential skills to begin their journey toward certification. Learn how to create vector graphics, work with shapes and typography, apply basic design techniques, and develop visuals for classroom materials and creative projects. Through hands-on practice, gain confidence in using Illustrator’s powerful tools for education and beyond. No prior experience is needed!
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
In-person Wednesday June 18, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
$350
This one-day in-person course introduces teachers to the fundamentals of Adobe Premiere Pro, equipping them with essential skills to begin their journey toward certification. Learn how to edit video, work with timelines, add transitions and effects, and enhance storytelling for classroom materials and creative projects. Through hands-on practice, gain confidence in using Premiere Pro’s powerful tools for education and beyond. No prior experience is needed!
Introduction to After Effects
In-person Friday June 20, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This one-day in-person course introduces teachers to the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects, equipping them with essential skills to begin their journey toward certification. Learn how to create motion graphics, apply visual effects, work with keyframes, and enhance storytelling for classroom materials and creative projects. Through hands-on practice, gain confidence in using After Effects’ powerful tools for education and beyond. No prior experience is needed!
Introduction to Express
In-person Friday June 20, 8:30am - 3:30pm PT.BUSD District Offices, 1900 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506.
Cost $350
This one-day in-person course introduces teachers to the fundamentals of Adobe Express, equipping them with essential skills to begin their journey toward certification. Learn how to create stunning graphics, edit videos, design web pages, and enhance storytelling for classroom materials and creative projects. Through hands-on practice, gain confidence in using Adobe Express’s intuitive tools to bring lessons to life. No prior experience is needed!
Adobe Certification Bootcamps
Intermediate to Advanced users
These bootcamps are provided by Edge Gain in partnership with AME Institute. You can book your bootcamp separately or combine with the AME Burbank Institute conference. Cost of 2-day bootcamp including food and exam is $850.
In-person Monday June 23 and Tuesday June 24, 8:30am - 3:30pm. Woodbury University, Burbank.
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Photoshop
A two-day, in-person, digital skills professional development workshop is perfect for teachers teachers working towards certification and looking to gain their Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop credentials. Woodbury University, Burbank.
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive overview of the main tools and workflows required to get certified with Adobe Photoshop. The course is designed to ensure that you have all the information you need to get your students (or yourself) through the Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop exam.
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Illustrator
In a two-day, in-person, digital skills professional development workshop is perfect for teachers wishing to gain their Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator credentials. Woodbury University, Burbank.
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive overview of the main tools and workflows required to get certified with Adobe Illustrator. The course is designed to ensure that you have all the information they need to get your students (or yourself) through the Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam.
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Premiere Pro
Edge Gain in partnership with AME Institute are providing an opportunity for you to join us for this two-day, in-person, digital skills professional development workshop is perfect for teachers wishing to gain their Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro credentials. Woodbury University, Burbank.
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive overview of the main tools and workflows required to get certified with Adobe Premiere Pro. The course is designed to ensure that you have all the information they need to get your students (or yourself) through the Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro exam.
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe After Effects
Edge Gain in partnership with AME Institute are providing an opportunity for you to join us for a two-day, in-person, digital skills professional development workshop is perfect for teachers wishing to gain their Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects credentials. Woodbury University, Burbank.
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive overview of the main tools and workflows required to get certified with Adobe After Effects. The course is designed to ensure that you have all the information they need to get your students (or yourself) through the Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects exam.
Adobe Certified Professional - Content Creation & Marketing Using Adobe Express
A two-day, in-person, digital skills professional development workshop is perfect for teachers teachers working towards certification and looking to gain their Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Content Creation & Marketing Using Adobe Express credentials. Woodbury University, Burbank.
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive overview of the main tools and workflows required to get certified with Adobe Express. The course is designed to ensure that you have all the information you need to get your students (or yourself) through the Content Creation & Marketing Using Adobe Express exam.
Foundations in Digital Creativity
Join us for this introductory foundational level two-day, in-person, digital skills professional development workshop for all teachers of all subjects. No previous knowledge or skills required!
Learn how to craft stunning graphics, webpages and animations and produce video content for the classroom with ease! Use a range of digital tools such as Adobe Express, Chat GPT and many more to enhance your digital literacy skills. Use this variety of skills to unlock new levels of creativity for students of any and all ages.
Virtual professional development workshops
Leveling-Up Admin Workflows: Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Express. Supporting teachers, office workers and classifieds. June 2025. All schools all districts.
Live Virtual: 10am - 11.30am. June 9, 10, 11, 12 & 16, 2025.
Leveling-Up Admin Workflows: Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Express is a series of five live online 90-minute sessions designed to help school office workers, teachers and classified staff streamline administrative tasks while creating high-quality materials for school events and communications.
Throughout these sessions, participants will master Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Express to efficiently create, edit, and manage documents and digital content. The course will focus on key skills such as creating interactive forms, collaborating on documents, designing professional flyers, and producing visually compelling content for school communications.
You'll create and complete a Learning Journal, documenting your progress with hands-on projects and reflecting on how these tools can transform your daily workflows. By the end of the course, you'll be empowered to apply your newfound skills to boost productivity, optimize office efficiency, and craft polished, professional materials that elevate school communications and events.
You'll have the opportunity to receive a certificate for 9 hours of professional development for completing this course and submitting a digital learning journal and short reflection using Adobe Express webpage.
Monday June 9, 10am - 11:30am PT
Intro to Adobe Express: Design for Non Designers 101.
Posters, Flyers, Social Media Graphics & More.
In this session, you'll learn the fundamentals of Adobe Express, a user-friendly tool that empowers you to create eye-catching flyers, engaging social media graphics, and easily translated content to reach diverse audiences.
Tuesday June 10, 10am - 11:30am PT
Intro to Adobe Express and Acrobat: PDFs, editing, signing and organising and PDF quick actions:
This session equips school office workers and classified staff with essential Adobe Express and Acrobat skills. Learn to create, edit, sign, and organize PDFs efficiently. Explore PDF quick actions to streamline workflows, enhancing productivity in document management and communication. Perfect for beginners seeking practical, hands-on training.
Wednesday June 11, 10am - 11:30am PT
Intro to Adobe Express: Video 101 for beginners:
This session helps school office staff and classified employees create engaging videos using Adobe Express. Learn to edit videos, add captions for accessibility, and enhance communication. Gain practical skills to produce professional-looking content for school announcements, social media, teaching and presentations.
Thursday June 12, 10am - 11:30am PT
Intro to Adobe Express: Create newsletters and flyers with templates and build a webpage in 5 minutes!
This session introduces school office staff and classified employees to Adobe Express and will teach you how to create professional looking projects with templates and build and publish web pages with ease.
Requirements:
- Access to Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat
- Suitable laptop, desktop or device connected to the internet
No previous experience of using Adobe Express or Adobe Acrobat required
Please contact pd@edgegainltd.com for invoice payments or for more information.
Credits:
Created with images by Rika - "A stylized rocket blasts off from fluffy clouds into the sky" • The Stock Photo Girl - "A stylized rocket launching through clouds with sun elements in a paper-cut design." • Ryzel Husein - "Coming Out Space Rocket From Laptop Screen" • AXYZ_STOCK - "A conceptual illustration of a rocket launching from the screen of a smartphone, symbolizing the rapid growth and expansion of social media, digital marketing, and online business"