Educator Certificates

Inspire Students with Enhanced Instructional Skills.

Advance your teaching career with online certificates from Fresno Pacific University. Flexible, accredited programs in STEM, AI, classroom strategies & more.

Online Professional Development Certificates for Busy, Working Teachers

Fresno Pacific University offers teachers the opportunity to meet required standards while learning valuable skills they can take into the classroom today.

Unlike weekend seminar professional development courses, FPU courses take a deep dive into subject matter, giving teachers a big return on their time investment. You’ll develop new skills that can help you advance your career and broaden your knowledge base. At FPU, students have up to a year to complete each course and pay for each course in a certificate as they take them, as opposed to paying for the whole certificate up front.

You’ll learn from experts, build your professional network, and study some of the most popular teaching topics such as science, classroom strategies, PE, technology, and online instruction. Electives are chosen based on your interest and career objectives.

Please note that these certificates are not equivalent to a credential nor part of a credential program.

Choose your certificate. Complete anytime.

The cost will vary based on the courses each certificate requires. Fresno Pacific professional development certificates are affordable because you do not have to pay for the certificate or incur travel expenses, as learning is 100% online. Also, you pay-as-you-enroll in an individual course. As you take each required or elective course, you pay for just that course. No need to come up with the funding for the entire certificate all at once.

  1. Complete the requirements for the desired professional development certificate.
  2. Complete and submit the Continuing Education Certificate form.
  3. Upon receipt of the completed form and verification of successful completion of the required / elective courses and units, the certificate will be awarded and posted to the participant’s transcript.

Why Choose FPU for Certificate Programs

FPU offers programs designed to equip you with both the knowledge and values needed to make a meaningful impact in your field and community.

  • Convenience

    The convenience of completing courses online allows you to increase your skills while working full-time.

  • Flexibility

    Enroll in the required and elective courses one at a time and take up to an entire year to complete each one. All from the comfort of your home.

  • Support

    FPU has created a supportive online experience. Instructors are available to answer questions, give feedback, and provide guidance.

  • Affordability

    Pay for each course as you go through the program. There is no need to fund the cost of the certificate upfront.

  • Expertise

    Course instructors at FPU have classroom teaching experience and advanced degrees and are instrumental in the development of engaging courses.

  • Salary

    FPU professional development courses can help you earn certifications and salary increases. Depending on your location, some school districts offer tens of thousands of dollars per year for course units.

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