Online Teaching
Graduate Certificate
The Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as effective online educators and trainers. The certificate's curriculum focuses on key elements of online instruction, such as synchronous and asynchronous learning models, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies. Begin courses in the Fall semester.
Less than one year
Earn your certificate in less than one year by completing 9 credits in just three courses.
Delivered online
Utilize Zoom and Blackboard to earn your certificate in a flexible, convenient way with asynchronous course options.
$569 per credit
All students pay the same tuition and fees: $569 per credit hour and a $44 technology fee per course.
Make an Impact
Build enhanced skill sets allowing you to design and develop impactful and effective coursework for online learning management systems.
- Study best practices and instructional principles essential for effective distance learning through an overview of theoretical frameworks that explore emerging trends in distance education.
- Explore instructional system design models for the systematic development of e-learning instructions with an emphasis on enhancing usability and accessibility.
- Learn skills to effectively plan, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional strategies across diverse learning environments.
Courses
Our flexible online certificate courses are offered online via Blackboard and Zoom. To complete the certificate, students will enroll in the following courses:
- LRNTECH 5110 Foundations of Distance Learning and Development (3)
- LRNTECH 5153 Developing Digital Learning Environments (3)
- LRNTECH 6240 Instructional Design for 21st Century Learning (3)
Ready to earn your certificate? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and our dedicated Student Support Specialist will reach out to you within one business day to help:
- Answer any questions you have about the program
- Confirm your eligibility for the program
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the certificate
- Navigate the streamlined application and enrollment process
Already a student at UNI? Current students can add this certificate to their degree program.
Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. We provide a streamlined application and enrollment process. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, our student success specialist will connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' above and our dedicated support staff will work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
Submit your application and send official transcripts to the UNI Application for Admission.
Once you've been admitted to the program, you'll submit an enrollment request form each semester.
Stack your certificate into a master's degree.
Our Online Teaching program is just the beginning - this graduate certificate can be applied to the Instructional Design and Learning Technologies Master of Arts or the Transformative Education Master of Arts in Education degree. After you complete your first certificate, our Student Success Specialist can connect you with two additional certificate programs, allowing you to earn your master's degree in a way that fits your goals and schedule. Contact us to learn more.