Online Course Design and Instruction Certification

Become Certified in Online Course Design and Instruction

This six course series is designed for online instructors, in K-12 and higher education, but can be adapted for corporate and organizational settings, to master best practices in online instruction.  The certificate will support online instructors, independent of a specific learning platform.

Courses in this series include:

• Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
• Online Curriculum Design and Instruction
• Assessing the Online Learner
• Communication and Engagement in Online Learning
• Instruction Resources for Teaching Online
• Universal Design--Elements of Accessibility

Participants will learn:

• Best practices in developing online curriculum and assessment and creating a strong online learning community.
• Master effective use of technology and online communication tools.
• How to locate and evaluate appropriate content online
• How to cite resources in accordance with copyright and fair use regulations
• How to meet the needs of all learners by incorporating universal design techniques into online course environments.