Certificate in Online Teaching

Program Overview

The Certificate in Online Teaching program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach in online environments outside of P-12 education. Through a competence-based approach, the program covers instructional planning, design, delivery, and assessment, as well as technology and communication in online learning. Students engage in experiential learning and a teaching practicum to apply their acquired skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach in online environments outside the P-12 educational setting.

Description:

• The Certificate in Online Teaching program is a competence-based, professional development program designed for individuals who teach in online environments outside the P-12 educational setting.
• This program is not for initial certification.
• Educators teaching in higher education and training and development professionals in the private or public sectors will gain knowledge and skills for instructional planning, design, and delivery.
• Experiential learning, application of knowledge, and the enhancement of professionalism are vital components of each class.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Instructional planning
• Instructional design
• Instructional delivery
• Technology for online teaching
• Assessment of online learning
• Communication in online learning
• Course management systems
• Learning management systems
• Blended learning
• Online learning theory
• Online teaching ethics

Structure and Course Schedule:

• The program consists of 12 credit hours.
• Courses are offered online and are mostly asynchronous.
• Students may participate in videoconferencing for synchronous teaching practice or field experience supervision.

Assessment:

• Students must successfully complete the certificate courses with an average grade of “B” or better.

Teaching:

• The program emphasizes the application of acquired knowledge and skills with the completion of a single semester online teaching practicum.
• The courses are competency-based and require self-evaluation and reflection.
• The program promotes leadership, collegiality, and communication.

Careers:

• Higher education
• Training and development
• Corporate training
• Online learning consultant
• Instructional designer