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Course Description

Apply your learning in a mentored, real-world context.

This final course includes two parts: a professional learning series and a Capstone Project. You'll collaborate with an IB mentor and fellow educators to reflect on your teaching and complete a unit of inquiry in your subject area. If you're actively teaching, you'll implement the unit in your classroom. If not, you'll complete a guided simulation.

Course Format:

  • 3 weeks of online course work
  • 8 weeks to complete the Capstone Project
  • Weekly-paced modules and optional live sessions
  • Facilitated by an experienced IB educator and mentor

Capstone Project:

After completing the coursework, you will have 8 weeks to complete your Capstone Project. You'll be matched with a subject-specific IB mentor who will guide and support you throughout the project. 

Course Progression:

This is course 4 of 4 in the OISE Certificate in International Education for IB. Courses must be completed in sequence:

  • IB1: Curriculum Processes
  • IB2: Approaches to Teaching and Learning
  • IB3: Assessment and Learning
  • IB4: Professional Learning & Capstone

Course Outline

Download the IB4 Course Outline for additional details. 

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the IB4 course, you will have learned to:

Part 1: Professional Learning

  • Engage in three collaborative learning modules
  • Reflect on your teaching practices and growth
  • Explore digital tools and IB professional communities
  • Deepen your understanding of IB authorization and evaluation

Part 2: Capstone Project

  • Design and deliver (or simulate) a complete unit of inquiry
  • Document planning, implementation, assessment, and reflection
  • Work on-on-one with an IB mentor throughout the project

Notes

This course requires a computer with a camera, headphones/speakers, microphone, and high-speed internet to access OISE course materials and other resources.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following course with a minimum passing grade of C- (60%):

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of all four courses, you will be issued a digital copy of your OISE Certificate in International Education for IB - Diploma Programme.

Testimonials

PK12-IB1,PK12-IB2,PK12-IB3
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Section Title
International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning & Capstone Project
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 16, 2026 to Aug 06, 2026
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Capstone 2026 - $1295 non-credit $1,295.00
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 9, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET)

Late Registration:

Late registration beyond this deadline may be available, if space permits. You are advised to register early, as courses sometimes fill up before the posted registration deadline.

Capstone Project:

OISE CPL will source and assign a subject-specific mentor (an experienced teacher-leader in the IB) to work with you. After the course portion of PK12-IB4, you will have approximately 2 months to work with your OISE CPL assigned mentor to complete your Capstone Project. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT DUE DATE: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET)

Course Format:

This course will run for 3 weeks (Professional Learning) + 8 weeks (Capstone Project), fully online, in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous sessions. The course will be led by a facilitator and paced into modules, where you will complete various tasks, discussions and assignments according to specific deadlines.

Registration Process:

  • Select "Add to Card" then proceed to checkout.
  • Log in to your Learner Portal and complete payment.
  • You are not required to submit an application for PK12-IB4

Withdrawal Policy:

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy

Section Title
International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning & Capstone Project
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 14, 2027 to Feb 04, 2027
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Capstone 2026 - $1295 non-credit $1,295.00
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 7, 2027 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET)

Late Registration:

Late registration beyond this deadline may be available, if space permits. You are advised to register early, as courses sometimes fill up before the posted registration deadline.

Capstone Project:

OISE CPL will source and assign a subject-specific mentor (an experienced teacher-leader in the IB) to work with you. After the course portion of PK12-IB4, you will have approximately 2 months to work with your OISE CPL assigned mentor to complete your Capstone Project. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT DUE DATE: April 1, 2027 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET)

Course Format:

This course will run for 3 weeks (Professional Learning) + 8 weeks (Capstone Project), fully online, in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous sessions. The course will be led by a facilitator and paced into modules, where you will complete various tasks, discussions and assignments according to specific deadlines.

Registration Process:

  • Select "Add to Card" then proceed to checkout.
  • Log in to your Learner Portal and complete payment.
  • You are not required to submit an application for PK12-IB4

Withdrawal Policy:

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy

Section Title
International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning & Capstone Project
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 18, 2027 to Apr 08, 2027
Total Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
IB Capstone 2026 - $1295 non-credit $1,295.00
Instructors

Section Notes

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 11, 2027 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET)

Late Registration:

Late registration beyond this deadline may be available, if space permits. You are advised to register early, as courses sometimes fill up before the posted registration deadline.

Capstone Project:

OISE CPL will source and assign a subject-specific mentor (an experienced teacher-leader in the IB) to work with you. After the course portion of PK12-IB4, you will have approximately 2 months to work with your OISE CPL assigned mentor to complete your Capstone Project. 

CAPSTONE PROJECT DUE DATE: June 3, 2027 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET)

Course Format:

This course will run for 3 weeks (Professional Learning) + 8 weeks (Capstone Project), fully online, in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous sessions. The course will be led by a facilitator and paced into modules, where you will complete various tasks, discussions and assignments according to specific deadlines.

Registration Process:

  • Select "Add to Card" then proceed to checkout.
  • Log in to your Learner Portal and complete payment.
  • You are not required to submit an application for PK12-IB4.

Withdrawal Policy:

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy

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