Graduate Certificate in Designing and Facilitating Online Learning
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
Degree: Graduate Certificate
Classroom Type: Fully Online
CU Denver’s Designing and Facilitating Online Learning certificate focuses on effective online and hybrid learning designs, high-impact practices, and modern learners. You’ll explore distinct themes of instructional design for asynchronous and synchronous learning, inclusive pedagogies, active learning, and emerging pedagogies.
Application deadlines
Rolling decision
Program Details
Interest Categories: Education & Counseling Science & Technology
Campus: CU Denver Online
What you will learn
University of Colorado Denver’s Designing and Facilitating Online Learning certificate program is designed for educators in higher education settings, adult workplace settings (corporate, community, government), and K-12 settings. This certificate is focused on designing online courses and learning resources using learning management systems, digital media, and technology tools and resources; and on the use of pedagogical strategies to facilitate online courses and learning opportunities for learners.
In this certificate program you will become competent, creative, and confident in the use of various digital media and technology in support of learning, collaboration, and communication in online courses by:
- Using various digital media and technology in support of learning, collaboration, and communication in online courses.
- Using digital media and technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
- Applying learning design principles to create innovative learning spaces and digital learning environments and resources that engage and support learning.
- Applying principles of inclusion, social learning, open sharing, and knowledge construction to build community and foster meaningful learning interactions.
This 12-credit certificate program has rolling admissions, so you may start the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer term.
Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development
You can trust CU Denver to prepare you for excellence in your career as a learning experience designer, educator, and leader. CU Denver and the SEHD are recognized for preparing educators, learning designers, and leaders of distinction who value educational excellence and social justice. Additionally, CU Denver's School of Education and Human Development is counted among U.S. News & World Report's “Best Graduate Schools,” making us one of the top education schools in the country.
Courses
Through these courses you will participate in a learning community that stresses inclusive values, social learning, open sharing, and knowledge construction. You will learn about emerging trends and issues and relevant research and best practices, and use a variety of digital media platforms and development tools. The course assignments focus on solving professional problems of practice in your own school and organizational settings.
Sample Courses
- INTE 5200 - Designing Online Learning Experiences 3 credits
- INTE 5250 - Teaching Strategies for Online and Blended Learning 3 credits
- INTE 5340 - Learning with Digital Stories 3 credits
Recommended Completion Time:1 year
Required Credits for Completion:12
Admission Requirements
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This program has rolling admissions, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Application Requirements
To apply, submit:
- Resume/CV
- Written Statement: Describe your interest in the certificate and your special strengths.
- $50 application fee
- International Applicants Only: Proof of English Language Proficiency. International applicants should review CU Denver's English language proficiency requirements before applying.
Students in this certificate program who reside in eligible Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) states qualify for in state tuition. Participating states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, and Utah.
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) | WICHE
Questions?
For more information, email education@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-6300.
Complete the certificate in as little as one year and take the next step toward creating more engaging, equitable, and inclusive learning experiences for all learners.