Online Teaching and Learning
Design high-impact online learning experiences for students at all levels in all settings.
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Prepare to teach any learner in any setting. Whether you face a classroom of kindergartners or c-suite executives, you’ll know exactly how to design and implement a high-impact, online learning experience for them.
The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning will teach you how to use the research, theories and best practices in instructional design, multimedia message design, learner engagement and instructor presence so you can design, develop, implement, evaluate and manage technology-driven learning experiences. Complete the program ready to design learning programs for K-12 education, higher education, business and industry, healthcare, military and other settings.
The credits you earn in the Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate program may be applied to the M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Performance Technology if you decide to pursue the full degree.
Candidates for This Program Include:
- Professionals who want to advance their careers in training and education and add value to their organizations
- Persons responsible for designing, developing, and/or delivering online learning experiences in a wide range of organizational settings
- Graduate, non-degree-seeking students
- Those completing the M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Performance Technology
Complete the Certificate To Be Able To:
- Create online learning experiences based on current research, theory, best practices and sound pedagogical principles
- Analyze online teaching and learning policies, principles and technologies
- Implement strategies to facilitate communication and student engagement in online teaching and learning
- Critique the role of administration in supporting online teaching and learning experiences
Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
Courses and Requirements
UWF’s online Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning program includes nine credit hours and can be completed in just two semesters.
- EME 6409 - Distance Learning Implementation
3 Credit Hours
Distance Learning Implementation
Integrates theory and best practices to explore and develop skills for developing and implementing effective education and training environments delivered via distance learning media. Students will focus on the principles and practices that are research-based and result in quality distance learning experiences, and students will explore technologies available to support and distribute distance learning and the considerations unique to distance learning. The course focuses heavily on online environments, and it emphasizes application of the best practices by enabling students to develop and implement their own instructional lessons that are delivered via distance learning technologies.
- EME 6458 - Distance Learning Policy and Planning
3 Credit Hours
Distance Learning Policy and Planning
Examines the history of distance learning and the principles, policies and issues related to the design, development, implementation and administration of distance learning courses and programs in various settings. Issues related to technology, teaching, learning, assessment and faculty and student preparation will be considered from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
- EME 6626 - Emerging and Innovative Technology Systems
3 Credit Hours
Emerging and Innovative Technology Systems
New technology and approaches to teaching and learning evolve and revolutionize how professionals approach technology integration. Explore how innovation and new technologies can be used in instructional strategies to promote performance and learning.
- EME 6409 - Distance Learning Implementation
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as either a degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking graduate student.
How to Apply
To begin the online Graduate Certificate program in Online Teaching and Learning, interested students need to fill out a Graduate Non-degree, or Degree-Seeking Application. Once accepted, students should contact the School of Education Advising Center and speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling. Then, complete the online Graduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.
Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department’s academic advisor.
Costs & Financial Aid
Military Students
UWF is a Military FriendlyⓇ School proudly serving active-duty U.S. military members and veterans. As UWF has been a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program since 2011, you could be eligible to receive free tuition with your military benefits.
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Funding your college education should not empty your wallet. We offer various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students.
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In completing UWF’s Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, you’re prepared to teach any student in any setting and are ready to step into roles such as:
* Salary and job outlook information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instructional Coordinators
Instructional coordinators analyze students’ test data to create training programs, conferences or workshops with new or updated curricula and ways of teaching and learning. Their job growth rate is expected to be faster than average between 2020 and 2030 at 10%. The median wage for all instructional coordinators in 2021 was $63,740 a year, with those working in government earning a median income of $100,790.
Training and Development Specialists
Training and development specialists assess training needs through surveys and interviews with staff so they can design and create training manuals, online learning opportunities and delivery methods. Their job growth rate is expected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031 at 8%. The median wage for all training and development specialists in 2021 was $61,570 a year, with those working in professional, scientific and technical services earning a median income of $77,280.
Training and Development Managers
Training and development managers oversee a staff of training specialists to create training programs that align with the organization’s goals. They create and manage the training budget and teach new methods and skills to junior staff members. Their job growth rate is expected to be faster than average between 2020 and 2030 at 11%. The median wage for all training and development managers in 2021 was $120,130 a year, with those working in professional, scientific and technical services earning a median income of $132,020.