> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.litlab.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LitLab Certified Educator

> Become a Certified LitLab Educator by completing the self-paced training modules and earning a shareable badge for your school or district team.

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  Start the course now — certification takes just \~30–45 minutes to complete.
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## Why get certified?

* Gain a deeper understanding of LitLab's features and best practices.
* Earn a shareable digital badge + certificate of completion.
* Build confidence in using LitLab to support foundational literacy.

After completion, certified teachers are invited to apply for the **LitLab Ambassadors** program, where you can:

* Join a small community of passionate educators who share ideas, inspire one another, and help shape the future of LitLab.
* Get early access to new features before they're widely released.
* Share feedback and shape the development of a cutting-edge AI tool.

## Courses available

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  <Card title="Level 1: Foundations" icon="graduation-cap">
    **LitLab Certified Teacher**

    * Getting Started with LitLab
    * Assigning & Creating Decodables
    * Using Student Practice Mode for Fluency Practice
    * Tracking Progress in the Dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="Level 2: Advanced" icon="clock">
    **(Coming soon)**

    * Differentiating Instruction with LitLab
    * Using Data to Group Students
    * Supporting English Learners with Scaffolds
    * Creating & Sharing Custom Decodables
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Watch short video lessons">
    Move through concise, focused lessons on each certification topic.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Answer interactive questions">
    Check your understanding with quick questions as you progress through the course.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Earn your badge">
    Receive your LitLab digital badge + certificate of completion to share with your school or district.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  ⏱️ Certification takes just **30–45 minutes** to complete.
</Tip>