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  • MongoDB for Educators

    Explore resources for educators crafted by MongoDB experts to prepare learners with in-demand database skills and knowledge.

    MongoDB for Educators Program Benefits

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    Explore the rise of NoSQL databases like MongoDB and their role in handling complex, unstructured data across industries. Learn how MongoDB is shaping modern development and how you can build in-demand skills through free courses and certifications.
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    Curriculum Resources

    Explore free resources for educators crafted by MongoDB experts to prepare learners with in-demand database skills and knowledge
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    MongoDB 101: Non-Relational Databases for Beginners

    A one hour lecture designed to be integrated into an introductory computer science course.1 Lesson

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    MongoDB Aggregation Framework

    A deep dive into the functionality and uses of the MongoDB aggregation framework, with hands-on labs. 2 Lessons

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    MongoDB Shell Cheat Sheet

    A reference guide, complete with examples, of commonly used commands in the mongo Shell.

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    Educator Spotlight

    Chanda Raj Kumar
    Professor at KL University Hyderabad

    “By teaching MongoDB along relational databases, I aim to help students build practical skills to design and manage modern, dynamic applications.”

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    Student Resources

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    Educator Program FAQs

    To qualify for the MongoDB for Educators Program you must:

    • Be an educator, faculty member, or researcher at an accredited educational institution (high schools, junior colleges, colleges, universities, and technical schools).
    • Be an educator at a bootcamp.
    • Have a verifiable school-issued email address or upload documents that prove your school affiliation.

    The following do not qualify for the MongoDB for Educators Program:

    • Self-directed education. For self-directed education, see MongoDB University.
    • Early stage startups. For startups, see MongoDB for Startups.
    • Marketing departments at Educational institutions.
    • Educational programs affiliated with organizations whose primary purpose is not educational.
    • Students are not eligible for the educator benefits. Students, see MongoDB for Students.

    Yes!

    Educators at traditional, accredited institutions within the US, Spain or the United Kingdom will be quickly verified through our verification service, SheerID. They will be asked to provide the following information:

    • First and Last Name as it appears on school records
    • School email address
    • Institution Name
    • Country
    • Teaching Status
    • Course Name
    • Course Syllabus

    Educators successfully verified through SheerID will receive their Atlas Promotional Code instantly and in a follow-up email. Learn more about SheerID’s verification process here.

     

    Educators at traditional, accredited institutions outside of US, Spain or the United Kingdom will be manually reviewed by the MongoDB team and will receive their Atlas Promotional Code in an email after successful verification. They will be asked to provide the following information:

    • First and Last Name
    • School or Institutional email address
    • Teaching Status
    • Name of Institution
    • Institution Type
    • Country
    • Link to faculty or staff profile on institution website, Google scholar profile, or other relevant link demonstrating their status as an educator
    • Course Name
    • Syllabus

    Coding/technical bootcamp instructors in any country will be manually reviewed by the MongoDB team and will receive their Atlas Promotional Code in an email after successful verification. They will be asked to provide the following information:

    • First and Last Name
    • School or Institutional email address
    • Teaching Status
    • Name of Institution
    • Institution Type
    • Country
    • Link to faculty or staff profile on institution website, Google scholar profile, or other relevant link demonstrating their status as an educator
    • Course Name
    • Syllabus

    All accepted applicants will receive access to the Educator Portal via email.

    Applications that are not instantly approved will be reviewed and addressed within 5-7 days.

    Applicants that are instantly verified will have access to their Atlas Promotional Code on the post-verification screen. They will also receive a follow-up email with their Atlas Promotional Code.

    Applicants who are not instantly verified will receive their Atlas Promotional Code via email.

    All accepted applicants will receive access to the Educator Portal via email.

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