Preparing to coach or mentor a _FIRST_ team can be intimidating, but there are many resources available to help.

## Skill Builders

To prepare for the upcoming season, _FIRST_ Education prepared a series of [Skill Builder lessons](https://training.firstinspires.org/courses/ftc-skill-builders-26-27).
This content is designed to guide teams as they experiment with the new scoring element and learn about the robot challenges unveiled in the [Game Preview](https://community.firstinspires.org/game-preview-field-elements).
These Skill Builders include learning content, challenges, and fun robot mini-games that are directly applicable to the upcoming season.
Teams can build driving skills, refine intake systems, and tackle autonomous challenges to level up their learning.

## _FIRST_ Training

In addition to Skill Builders, [_FIRST_ Training](https://training.firstinspires.org/) offers courses for mentors and volunteers.
The [Mentor Ready path](https://training.firstinspires.org/learning-paths/mentor-ready) is a great way to get started.
Browse the full catalog for more.

If you're preparing to attend an event, you can also take the [Robot Inspector volunteer training](https://training.firstinspires.org/learn/course/ftc-robot-inspector25-26) to better understand the inspection process.
Later in the season, consider taking the [Judge volunteer training](https://training.firstinspires.org/courses/ftc-judge25-26) to understand the judging process better.

## Curriculum

REV Robotics offers an [_Intro to Robotics_ curriculum](https://www.revrobotics.com/curriculum/): an adaptable, ready-to-teach semester-long course (50+ hours) designed for high school classrooms (9th-12th) and aligned with ISTE and ITEEA standards.
Even if you don't intend to use the material in a classroom setting — and even if you intend to use a different manufacturer's kit for competition — it can provide valuable preparation for a _FIRST_ team.

_FIRST_ also publishes free education resources and standards alignments [on their website](https://www.firstinspires.org/resources/library/free-education-resources).

## Professional Development

_FIRST_ offers Certified Professional Development with both in-person and remote seating.
This includes a two-day course and a weeklong Academy option.

Learn more about the options and find a session near you on _FIRST_'s website:

[!ref target="blank" text="_FIRST_ Certified Professional Development"](https://www.firstinspires.org/community/educators-and-org-leaders/professional-development#first_tech_challenge)