edWeb 2025 Professional Learning Survey

edWeb Professional Learning Survey 2025

edWeb 2025 Survey Continues to Confirm the Value of Online Professional Learning with Choice and Flexibility for All Educators

edWeb has been conducting an annual professional learning survey with our members since 2016. For nearly 10 years, we’ve tracked our members’ professional learning needs and preferences and how edWeb meets those needs. Online, anytime learning gives teachers and staff more choice and autonomy for their professional learning, improves motivation and enjoyment, and provides a better work/life balance that supports all staff.

Year after year, our survey confirms the importance of content that is current and relevant. edWeb hosts online professional learning communities on 100’s of topics, 3,000 videos, 500 podcasts, and presents 400 new live edWebinars a year. We thank the education leaders who share their knowledge and insights on our edWebinars, and our sponsors and partners who help us crowdsource the most amazing educators and provide the learning for free.

Our survey shows that edWeb has a big impact on educator knowledge and practice, and student learning. Educators share their learning with colleagues, increasing the impact. With over 1 million educators in 185 countries, that is a powerful way to spread the best ideas and practices in education. The comments we receive every year help us continually improve our services.

The survey was conducted in January 2025 and was sent via email to 150,000 edWeb members. We received over 1,000 replies, comparable response with past years.

Survey Results

The first question in the survey asks, “What types of professional development activities help you improve the most?” Our members have consistently responded that webinars are number one.

What types of professional development activities help you improve the most?


We asked educators what features are important in a professional development program. The most important feature is that the content be current and relevant, followed by the flexibility to participate on their own time, that the program is free, and the ability to receive a certificate of completion.

What is important to you in a professional learning program?


The survey asks, “How has edWeb helped you in the past year?” Increasing knowledge in their field is #1 at 89%. We added a question on AI this year as edWeb has hosted many edWebinars on AI, and 43% say edWeb has been very helpful.

How has edWeb helped you in the past year?


Educators share their learning and it’s impressive to see what an impact that has on colleagues and their students, and on students throughout the school. 38% of respondents report that edWeb has a schoolwide impact on students’ learning.

How much impact has edWeb had on your students' learning?


68% of our members are using their edWeb CE certificates for their school and district PD hours and 45% to renew their state teacher’s license.

How are you using edWeb CE certificates?


When asked how likely our members are to recommend edWeb to a colleague, 67% give edWeb a 10, the highest score. The answers to this question on a scale of 1 – 10 can be converted to a Net Promoter Score (NPS), a metric that is used to show the value of a company or service. edWeb’s NPS score is a 74, an exceptionally high score that very few organizations attain.

How likely are you to recommend edWeb to a colleague?


We received over 300 comments from educators who took the survey. Their comments are overwhelmingly positive and thankful for our free service that provides the kind of high-quality, online professional learning they need and CE certificates for their PD hours. They mentioned the word “love” over 60 times. Here is a sample of some of the top comments:

“It is very helpful on a variety of topics. I benefit from new ideas and reinforcement of ideas to maximize student performance and engagement.”

“Thanks for the variety of offerings and the high quality of speakers and presenters. Also, thanks for the communities to help organize and research more in one area.”

“EdWeb makes renewing my teacher certificate easy and enjoyable.”

“edWeb is the perfect resource for educators who want to stay updated with innovative teaching-learning approaches.”

“Easy to work into my schedule. Great content information.”

“Thank you for supporting my profession at a level that has positively impacted my learning.”

“I recommend edWeb to all my colleagues. I find it so helpful.”

“I am grateful to the EdWeb team for the support, flexibility, and the myriad of workshops available to me from the comfort of my home.”

“The convenience and variety of topics is helpful. I like that I can look for any topic of interest or if I am working on a specific concept and find relevant information.”

“Love this free resource… I’ve gained lots of valuable knowledge!”

“Having webinars available anytime to watch has been very helpful. I have turn-keyed much of the information to my colleagues.”

“The resources and information provided through edWeb have been invaluable to my development as an educator.”

“Thanks God your program exists! It has been extremely helpful!”

“Love edWeb.net! Incredibly valuable resource!”

“Thank you for offering so many amazing topic supports. I can save and watch later, which is a huge benefit for me. You are making a difference.”

“Thank you for your quality webinars and variety of current and relevant topics! So awesome!!!”

“I love how flexible these professional learning webinars are to complete.”

“Please continue to offer such amazing webinars.”

For questions on the survey, contact [email protected].