Overview
The OER professional certificate prepares participants to harness the power of high-quality, free educational resources to support student learning.
Enrolling is EASY!
- Login or create an account.
- Enter payment information.
- 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.
Open Educational Resources for Instruction Certificate
Cost:
Duration:
The OER certificate program is comprised of three 4-week courses and one 8-week course. The entire certificate can be earned within 3-4 months.
Program
You must complete the following courses to earn the OER professional certificate:
- Foundations of Open Education Resources (4 weeks)
- Using Open Education Resources to Support Instruction (4 weeks)
- Creating and Sharing OERs for Online Learning (4 weeks)
In addition, you must successfully complete one of the following electives:
Planning
Courses can be taken in any order, but it is recommended to start with Foundations of Open Education Resources.
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.