Overview

This professional certificate prepares participants with knowledge related to online course design, online instruction, and other issues related to online teaching and learning. These competencies make a master online teacher.

Outcomes

Through the Master Online Teacher coursework, you will create an electronic portfolio that demonstrates knowledge in the areas identified as most important to quality online teaching.

Enrolling is EASY!

  1. Login or create an account.
  2. Enter payment information.
  3. Look for access links in your inbox.

If you are an institutional contact and want to register multiple people from your organization, please contact ION at ion@uis.edu. We can bulk enroll participants from a list.

Master Online Teacher Certificate (Instruction Path)

Cost:

$2195.00

Duration:

All 6 courses in the Master Online Teacher program are 8 weeks. The entire certificate can be earned within 6-8 months. 

Program

To earn the Master Online Teaching professional certificate, you must successfully complete:

  • Three core courses
  • Two electives
  • The Master Online Teacher Practicum

 

Required courses in this certificate program include:

Electives include:

Planning

Students should take all courses before the Practicum, although the elective course may be taken concurrently. 

Suggested MOT Instruction Path:

  • Overview of Online Instruction
  • Instructional Design for Online Course Development
  • Student Assessment in Online Courses
  • Hybrid, Blended, and HyFlex Course Design, Technology Tools for Online Learning, or Universal Design
  • Cultural Responsiveness for the Online Classroom or Encouraging Communication in an Online Course
  • Practicum


 

Discounts

Faculty and staff at Illinois community colleges and founding ION institutions can receive a discount on courses. Contact ION staff to receive the discount code before registering. Your account will be verified through your college email address.

If you are an individual who does not qualify for institutional discounts, you can receive a discount by enrolling in a certificate program rather than individual courses.