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.

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

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

Students should take all courses before the Practicum, although the elective course may be taken concurrently. All courses in the Master Online Teacher professional certificate program are 8 weeks.

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.

Required Courses

You must complete the following courses to earn the Master Online Teacher professional certificate:

In addition, you must successfully complete two of the following electives: