VEX PD+ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there a district licensing option?
Yes. Volume licensing and district licensing options are available. Contact sales@vex.com for more information.

Can I purchase multiple years at once?
Yes. You can purchase multiple years by adding multiple licenses. For each additional license added to your account, the expiration date extends for another year.

Are VEX curricular materials still available at no cost?
Yes. Curricular materials for all platforms, including VEX STEM Labs, Activities, and Courses, along with related educator support materials,  are available in the PD+ Curriculum Library and at education.vex.com at no cost. 

Does VEX PD+ offer free Intro Courses?
Yes. All Intro Courses are available under the free tier of PD+ at pd.vex.com.

How do I become a VEX Certified Educator?
To become a VEX Certified Educator, complete the free Intro Course in your desired platform and pass the certification exam. 

Does PD+ offer online courses beyond introductory certifications?
Yes. Masterclasses on a variety of relevant topics are available to those with a PD+ All-Access Subscription.

Does VEX PD+ include support for VEX V5 and VEX IQ Competitions?
Yes. The PD+ Dashboard includes links to free Competition Courses, Virtual Skills, VEX Events, and the Global Robotics Library. The PD+ Community has dedicated sections for VEX V5 Competition and VEX IQ Competition.

Is VEX PD+ just a video library?
No. VEX PD+ is much more than videos: it is a community learning platform that enables you to learn from and interact with experts in classroom and competitive robotics. Members have access to a network of resources, including the VEX PD+ Professional Learning Community, 1-on-1 Sessions, Intro Courses, VEX Masterclasses, and more. These resources help ensure that STEM learning is engaging, relevant, and equitable for all students.

Is VEX PD+ individualized for the unique needs of my classroom or implementation? 
Yes. VEX PD+ offers many ways to customize your professional development path, so you can successfully implement STEM pedagogy with confidence. Whether you are looking for resources on engineering, coding, sensors, or more, PD+ has what you need. The VEX PD+ Community allows you to ask questions of and share information with other teachers who are navigating similar classroom challenges. 1-on-1 Sessions for PD+ members with All-Access Subscriptions provide the opportunity to talk with a VEX PD+ Expert to get advice tailored to your classroom needs.

What are Insights Articles?
These are articles written by the experts at VEX. Articles will cover topics like STEM Pedagogy, STEM Research, Updates on VEX products, and much more. Do you want to submit an article? Contact us at pd@vex.com.

What is VEX Passport?
VEX Passport is a free PD+ feature that allows you to make direct connections with certified VEX educators across the globe. An interactive map lets you find educators by region or by the platforms you teach, then connect with them directly through the PD+ Community.

Can I share my account with multiple users?
No. This would be in violation of the End User License Agreement agreed to at time of license activation.

*Upon earning a certificate from an Intro Course, you're granted entry into the VEX Professional Learning Community (PLC) for that platform.

**Everyone is welcome to attend the VEX Educators Conference. The registration fee is included with a PD+ All Access Subscription.

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