Online Teaching
Certificate of Completion Education · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Online Teaching Certificate of Completion
This program is intended for TK-16 current and future educators as well as anyone interested in online teaching and instruction such as future administrators and instructional designers. Students completing the requirements for this noncredit certificate have completed courses focused on learning theories, online learning communities, accessibility, design, assessment, humanizing online learning, equity, and digital citizenship leading to a well-developed online pedagogy. This certificate may increase employability and vertical mobility in the field of education. Upon completion of the required courses with a grade of ‘P’, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply relevant theories and research-based strategies in learning, student-centered design, classroom management, and student engagement as they relate to online learning environments.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze, evaluate, and create online learning environments that satisfy current accessibility, equity, usability, and online education standards.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to integrate current theories, research-based strategies, and best practices in humanizing online learning and cultivating online learning communities.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Online Teaching Certificate of Completion: Complete all of the following | 162 | |
| Credits listed are in hours (162 hours) | ||
| EDUC B30NC | Introduction to Online Learning Environments | 54 |
| EDUC B31NC | Cultivating an Online Learning Community | 54 |
| EDUC B32NC | Equity, Accessibility and Humanizing Online Learning | 54 |