Education today must position students for success in evolving work and social environments by addressing the competencies needed to thrive in a global context. In turn, educators must transition from dispensers of knowledge to facilitators of learning. This online College Certificate outlines specific competencies that address the skills, the character building and the innovative and creative thinking processes that students need. Educators of the 21st century must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create educational programming that engages and supports success for every student. This program is designed for current educators or working professionals engaged in teaching activities who want to be on the leading edge of evidence-based educational delivery.

This program explores diverse, student-focused educational theories and models of experiential learning. Students participate in contemporary topics, such as learner engagement, retention, creating accessible learning materials and the role of technologies as educational supports for classroom, online and hybrid delivery. Students are immersed in an interactive, experiential learning environment that allows them to find relevant sources to design and create learning materials and to develop effective teaching skills in an ever-evolving educational environment.

Graduates of this program can deliver value to the postsecondary educational market.

To qualify for this certificate, this program must be completed within two years.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Enjoy using educational technology.
• Are self-directed learners.
• Wish to share their subject matter expertise with others.
• Enjoy exploring current educational trends.
• Want to upgrade their teaching knowledge and skills.

Careers

Graduates may find work as course developers, facilitators and instructors in online or traditional education, in colleges, corporations, government offices, healthcare or other vocational settings.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Create accessible learning materials using evidence-based methods that support adult learning needs, interests and styles in online and traditional educational environments.
2. Identify, select and integrate educational technology and resources into courses or programs of study within varied educational settings, including mobile environments.
3. Develop and use clear, valid, reliable and balanced methods of assessment.
4. Conduct educational practice adhering to ethical and legal requirements.
5. Reflect on the roles of the educational practitioner using a systematic process of self-observation and self-evaluation.
6. Explore, discuss and analyze the impact of current issues in education and define relevant strategies to incorporate new knowledge into learning environments.
7. Examine types and benefits of applied research in education.

Application Information

Read this before applying:

This program is not accepting new students. If you joined this program prior to Winter 2025 and a current student with questions about how this program intake suspension affects you, please contact your Program Support Officer. If declared into the program, you can register for courses through the Academic Planner or by phone through the Registrar’s Office.

Program Resources

International students wishing to study online should visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to International online students and for International fees information prior to registering. Please note that AC Online programs do not qualify international students for new study permits or study permit extensions.

PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.

AC ONLINE ACADEMIC PLANNER:
The Academic Planner provides registered part-time students the ability to declare into a program of study. The Academic Planner outlines successfully completed courses to date, as well as courses that need to be completed in order to meet graduation requirements. It is therefore, essential that all part-time students declare to their program of study, allowing administrators to plan course offerings. The tool is available on ACSIS, located under 'Part-time Students' on the left-hand toolbar.

PROGRAM PROGRESSION:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).

Future Students

For additional information, please contact our Customer Service Representative team at online@algonquincollege.com and they will direct you to the best person to answer your specific questions.

Current Students

For additional information, please reference the AC Online Circle of Care.