Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching Completed
This Personal Learning Environment documents my completed Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching at Post University.
Since the program has been completed, this site will be archived as a completed portfolio of coursework, reflections, and applied learning artifacts.
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching
Completed 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
This completed Personal Learning Environment documents my Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching at Post University. The program strengthened my competencies in online course design, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and technology integration to support quality learning. Coursework emphasized practical application of research based approaches to create engaging, accessible online learning experiences.
Because the program was offered fully online, I strengthened my professional teaching skills while continuing my current work responsibilities. Faculty modeled effective online teaching practices throughout the program, providing individualized guidance and demonstrating how to build supportive digital learning environments.
I have completed EDU 632 and the full Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching program. This PLE now serves as a completed portfolio of my coursework, reflections, and applied learning artifacts.
Program Structure and Credits
The certificate consisted of five completed 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.
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.
EDU 633 – Designing and Delivering Online Learning
Focus on design and delivery of online instruction using research based strategies, collaboration, and reflective teaching practice.
EDU 637 – Online Assessment and Development
Study of online assessment models, data informed evaluation, rubric design, accessibility considerations, and quality indicators for program review.
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.
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 strengthened my capacity to:
- Develop accessible, learner-centered online instruction
- Integrate analytics, microlearning, and XR to support diverse learners
- Apply UDL principles to digital course design and assessment
- Lead innovation in online learning at the institutional level
Program Progress Tracker
Online Teaching Program
Each completed course is represented as a badge within the graduate certificate sequence.
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