It’s easy to begin a brightwheel Professional Development course! This guide walks you through how to enroll, explore available courses, and understand what to expect.
Once your Administrator has purchased brightwheel Professional Development courses, you can access them directly from your brightwheel account.
💡 Tip: Before starting a course, check with your manager or primary administrator to confirm which courses they’d like you to take.
Log in to Professional Development
You can access the Professional Development platform directly from your brightwheel account on the web.
For staff
Log in to your brightwheel account on the web
Click Training in the sidebar menu
Select View courses
For admin
Log in to your brightwheel account on the web
Click Staff & Payroll in the sidebar menu
Hit the Training tab, then View courses
How to start a course
Log in to your brightwheel account on the web
Click Training in the sidebar menu. Admins can access their Training tab from Staff & Payroll in the sidebar menu.
Click View courses
Select a course, then hit Start to begin
Browse available courses
From the Professional Development platform, navigate to the Available Courses tab to view all current offerings.
When you select a course and click Start, you’ll see:
Learning objectives
CDA & NAEYC standards
Exam details
A complete course outline
Familiarize yourself with the course structure
Each course takes 1 hour and is broken up into 10-15 minute modules that you can complete at your own pace.
✨Courses also include:
✔️ Expert-led videos
✔️ Interactive elements to help you prepare for the final exam
✔️ Virtual office hours to access course instructors anytime
✔️ Tools, templates, and resources to put concepts into action
✔️ Earn certificates to show you completed courses
How final exams work
Every course ends with a multiple-choice final exam.
To earn your certificate:
You must score 80% or higher.
You have 3 attempts to pass.
If you need to retake an exam, click on the words Retake Questions at the top of the course. This will reset the questions for you to try again.
FAQs
I did not pass my final exam after 3 attempts. What should I do?
I did not pass my final exam after 3 attempts. What should I do?
If you would like to continue trying to earn a certificate for this course, but have no attempts left to score 80% or greater, reach out to us at pd@mybrightwheel.com.
Do preliminary quizzes in courses impact my grade?
Do preliminary quizzes in courses impact my grade?
No, the preliminary quiz does not impact your final course grade. This is just a quick exercise to see what you already know before you start the course.
Will the "Let's Review" questions or tasks impact my course grade?
Will the "Let's Review" questions or tasks impact my course grade?
No, these questions or tasks don't impact your final grade - but they do help you prepare for the final exam. You must complete each task to earn a course certificate.
Can my admin or manager see my completed courses?
Can my admin or manager see my completed courses?
Yes. Once staff complete a course, it will automatically be added to their staff profile in brightwheel. Please allow up to 48 hours from course completion for the training to appear in your profile for admin to view.
How do I request a new course?
How do I request a new course?
Brightwheel adds new courses every month! To request a training topic, email our team at pd@mybrightwheel.com.