Become a PDDBM Afterschool Instructor
Dates: September 7 – June 12
Tracks: Fashion Design • Film • PROUD Magazine Journalism
Price: $69.99 per class session (adult training only; youth programs remain free)
 
Who this is for
Adults who want to teach in PDDBM’s middle & high school afterschool programs. This certification class mirrors the student experience so you can confidently lead a cohort.
 
How it works
Choose your track: Fashion Design, Film, or Journalism.
Train like a student: Attend and complete all class sessions, assignments, and checkpoints in your selected track.
Assessment & Orientation: Pass a short assessment and complete orientation.
On-the-Job Training (OJT): Begin teaching with PDDBM while being shadowed for the first few weeks—then transition to full classroom leadership.
 
Hiring Pathway: Completing this certification qualifies you for consideration as a paid PDDBM instructor.
 
Required Equipment (No Exceptions)
To ensure a consistent, professional workflow across all programs:
Apple MacBook Pro (must be your device if you are not using PDDBM gear)
Installed software (latest versions recommended):
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro as applicable)
Microsoft Office
Final Cut Pro (film track requirement; recommended for others)
 
PDDBM support: PDDBM has 2 MacBooks available for checkout on a scheduled basis, and we utilize MetroEast Community Media equipment when available. Availability is limited and not guaranteed.
 
Policy: Failure to secure and bring the required equipment/software will result in failing the class.
 
What You’ll Learn (by Track)
Fashion Design (Tuesdays)
Design principles for print-on-demand apparel
Digital mockups & production files
Branding, product pages, and vendor logistics
Entrepreneurship: pricing, margins, preorders, pop-ups, and sales goals
 
Film (Thursdays)
Script development, shot lists, directing & cinematography
Audio, lighting, and editing workflow (Final Cut Pro)
Set etiquette & production management
Entrepreneurship: screenings, digital sales, sponsorships, and EPKs
 
From Garden to Table (Thursdays)
Gardening fundamentals: soil, planting, watering, and seasonal crops
Hands-on growing: planting, maintaining, and harvesting fresh produce
Food preparation basics: turning harvested items into simple meals
Nutrition & sustainability: understanding where food comes from and healthy eating habits
Entrepreneurship: farm stands, product creation (herbs, teas, etc.), and community sales
 
PROUD Magazine Journalism (Fridays)
Interviewing, research, fact-checking, ethics
Photography & layout workflow (Adobe tools)
Editorial pipeline: pitch → draft → edit → publish
Entrepreneurship: ad sales, subscriptions, distribution partners
 
Earn Your Investment Back
All PDDBM programs include a built-in entrepreneurial component. As an instructor-in-training, you will practice guiding students to sell their finished projects to real consumers (e.g., apparel drops, film screenings, magazine issues). Adults often recoup their costs by applying these same strategies to their own creative work.
 
Attendance & Grading
Attendance is required for all scheduled sessions in your track.
Completion includes assignments, portfolio artifacts, assessment, and OJT readiness.
Missing requirements or lacking the required equipment/software results in non-completion.
 
Quick Facts
Who can enroll: Adults (18+). This is a paid training for prospective teachers.
Youth programs: Free for middle & high school students (Clark County, WA residents only).
Price: $69.99 per class session (billed per meeting).
Certification: Awarded upon successful completion of class, assessment, and OJT.
 
Enroll Now
Select your track (Fashion • Film • Journalism)
Add the Teacher Certification Class to your cart
Complete checkout to reserve your seat
Note: After purchase, you’ll receive schedule details, orientation info, and equipment checkout options (if needed).
 
Accessibility & Equity
PDDBM is committed to equitable access. If equipment cost is a barrier, contact us about limited device loans and community partner resources (e.g., MetroEast Community Media).