What is the Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning?

Our Graduate Certificate (GC) in Online Teaching and Learning prepares educators to become thoughtful and skilled around issues of designing and instructing online and virtual education at a time when there is a pressing need for these skills in the educational marketplace. As part of this GC, you will learn about online course design, assessment, and instruction while interacting with professional colleagues around the challenges of online education, multimedia, and networking. You will learn to apply the latest theories of learning and pedagogy while acquiring skills with new multimedia and networking tools to create exciting new online learning environments. The certificate signifies that you have foundations in theories and practices of online education. 

The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning:

• is 9 credits, 3 courses – CEP 813, CEP 817, CEP 820
• signifies that students have foundations in design, assessment, and online instruction and design
• can be completed as a stand-alone credential or as a part of the MAET degree program or other University degree programs

Why should I do it?

The need for quality online educators is here to stay. Particularly in our post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we know that schools and companies are going to be relying more on remote, hybrid, hy-flex, and online learning than ever before. This Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching will position you to be an effective leader and practioner moving forward.

What do students say?

“This course has helped me think deeply about online courses and the ways in which they should be structured. Additionally it has given me a deeper appreciation for the time it takes to put together a coherent and clear online course.”

– FS13 CEP 820 Student

“CEP 820 is the best class on this topic I have ever taken and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering designing an online course from scratch, or to anyone putting teaching materials online. The depth and breadth of the theoretical, intellectual, and design resources provided in the course, as well as the support and incisive comments from the professors are outstanding. I will be using what I learned and referring to the excellent reading/viewing list for years to come.”

– FS13 CEP 820 Student

How much is it?

Depending on the application path you choose and where you live, tuition rates differ. Please visit our Tuition and Rates page for a listing of all current tuition rates.

Graduate Certificate students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

How long will it take me?

You have 3 years to complete your Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate. Each online course is a full, 16-week semester. You can enroll in 1 or 2 courses at a time, depending on when courses are offered.

The fastest you could complete the Online Teaching and Learning GC is 2 semester. However, most online GC students take 1 course at a time because they are working full time. Typically GC students complete the credential in 3 semesters (1 calendar year).

You and your GC academic advisor will work out the best plan for your life and goals.

When can I start?

You can start the Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching program any Fall, Spring, or Summer. Please check our Times and Locations page for the most updated information about course start times.

Applications must be received one month before you would like to start classes.

How do I apply?

To apply, visit the Graduate Certificate Apply page. The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning code is 6762.

Applications must be received one month before you would like to start classes.