Online Teaching Certificate

The Online Teaching Certificate draws on the latest information and research regarding online learning methods, teaching tools, assessment, and best practices for teaching in an online or digital environment. Leverage your background and proficiencies as an educator to become a more effective online teaching professional. The certificate is offered as a sequence of one foundational required course, followed by four elective courses. It is designed for anyone who would like to teach online, whether they do this at a K-12 or community college level.

How do I get started?

Enroll in the required course below and at least four elective courses noted below (at least 15 units total).

Required Course:

TEC-948N: Teaching and Learning Online

Elective Courses:

SCI-929: Virtual Science Labs
TEC-940: Virtual Field Trips
TEC-942: WebQuests
TEC-950: Web 2.0 Tools for Classroom
TEC-957: All Things Google
TEC-959: Google Drive for Educators
TEC-960: Internet: Classroom on Wire
TEC-961: Computer Projects for the Classroom
TEC-963: Digital Storytelling
TEC-965: Teaching with Moodle
TEC-977: Cloud Computing for Educators
TEC-982: The Flipped Classroom
TEC-991: Create a Classroom Website
TEC-996: Google Drive Expanded
TEC-999: Google Certified Educator Level 1
TECH-901: Online Formative Assessment
TECH-902: Teaching with Canvas
TECH-903: Quiz and Vocabulary Apps for Educators
TECH-904: Collaboration and Problem-Solving Apps for Educators
TECH-905: Presentation and Video Apps for Educators
TECH-907: Teaching Digital Citizenship
TECH-910: Technology Tools for Teaching Online

How do I obtain the certificate?

Complete the required course and at least 4 elective courses as specified above.
Click to download the application form.
Return completed application form to CE office, as stated on the form.
Upon receipt of the completed application form, and verification of successful completion of the 15 units, the certificate is awarded and posted to the participant's transcript.