Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching

Personal Learning Environment for My Online Teaching Certificate Journey at Post University

Program Highlights

Develops online instruction, course creation, and technology integration skills grounded in research based practice.
Introduces proven strategies for designing, delivering, and assessing high quality online learning experiences.
Provides experience with learning management systems and digital platforms used across education sectors.
Builds capacity to respond to evolving trends and innovations in online and hybrid learning environments.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching prepares educators to design, deliver, and evaluate instruction in digital environments. Students develop competencies in online course design, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and technology integration to support quality learning. Coursework emphasizes practical application of research based approaches to create engaging, accessible online learning experiences.

Because the program is offered fully online, I can strengthen my professional teaching skills while continuing my current work responsibilities. Faculty model effective online teaching practices throughout the program, providing individualized guidance and demonstrating how to build supportive digital learning environments.

Program Structure and Credits

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching – 15 Required Credits

The certificate consists of five graduate level courses:

EDU 630 – Online Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
EDU 632 – Learning Management Systems (3 credits)
EDU 633 – Designing and Delivering Online Learning (3 credits)
EDU 637 – Online Assessment and Development (3 credits)
EDU 639 – Trends in Online Learning (3 credits)

Important Licensure Information

The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any specific teaching credential. Although Post University provides guidance regarding licensure, each state defines its own requirements, which may include exams, background checks, supervised teaching, or additional coursework.

It is each student’s responsibility to research and complete all requirements for any license they pursue. Requirements are subject to change without notice.

Learn more about teaching certification requirements through state departments of education: State Certification Information

Courses in the Online Teaching Certificate

EDU 630 – Online Curriculum and Instruction

Introduction to principles of online teaching and learning, including instructional modes, best practices, and foundations of online course design.

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EDU 632 – Learning Management Systems

Exploration of LMS, CMS, and LCMS platforms used in K–12, higher education, and corporate training, with emphasis on comparison and application.

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EDU 633 – Designing and Delivering Online Learning

Focus on design and delivery of online instruction using research based strategies, collaboration, and reflective teaching practice.

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EDU 637 – Online Assessment and Development

Study of online assessment models, data informed evaluation, rubric design, accessibility considerations, and quality indicators for program review.

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EDU 639 – Trends in Online Learning

Examination of emerging technologies shaping online learning, with application of future focused design and innovation to real teaching contexts.

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How This Certificate Supports My Professional Practice

This program strengthens my ability to design inclusive, rigorous, and future ready online learning environments. The skills and strategies developed here directly influence my work in adult education and post secondary education.

Through this certificate, I am building capacity to: