About the program

This self-paced, online certificate is designed for individuals who seek an introduction to the process of creating, administering, or teaching online learning programs. Creating effective online learning courses and simulations can be a challenge. There are tools and techniques available, as well as best practices that can help those designing and creating online learning content for organizations and institutions of higher education. This certificate offers instruction on the major models, tools, and techniques in creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied, in practice, to online design and instruction. Further, the certificate provides a brief survey of the technology employed in online learning, best practices for teaching online, strategies for integrating narrative learning into an educational curriculum, and the basics of developing accessible online learning. Students who complete the Online Learning certificate are awarded a total of 2.25 IACET CEUs, which will be printed on the certificate of completion.

About professional certificates

Whether you are looking to upgrade skills in your current field or looking for training in a whole new area, our Professional Certificates can help you take that next step on your career track. Our programs are designed with the needs of working adults in mind, with evening and weekend class sessions and at a moderate cost. Join an energetic, committed peer network in classes taught by seasoned professionals and gain a credential that makes you stand out in today’s changing and competitive workplace.