Certificate in Online Learning
Certificate Details
Courses may be taken separately, or as a certificate.
- Dates: Open enrollment
- Duration: 365 days
- Time: 22 hours
- Location: Online
- Course Fee: $320.00 USD
- CEUs: 2.2 CEUs IACET CEUs: 2.2
- Code: 01-EDU-ON
This Certificate in Online Learning offered by the National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL) draws upon the lessons learned by the creative, editorial, and technical teams at MindEdge Learning.
MindEdge Learning, founded in 1998, has developed online courses and simulations used by hundreds of thousands of students in higher education and the private sector.
This certificate offers instruction on the major models, tools, and techniques in creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied, in practice, to online design and instruction.
Further, the certificate provides a brief survey of the technology employed in online learning, best practices for teaching online, strategies for integrating narrative learning into an educational curriculum, and the basics the basics of developing accessible online learning.
Each of these self-paced courses offer an assortment of interactive exercises, selected readings, and self-assessments.
Upon successful completion of all courses in this certificate program, you can download and print a Certificate of Completion.
Courses included in this certificate program are listed at the bottom of this page.
Key Features
- Expert-supported
- Mobile-friendly
- Accessible
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Games & Flashcards
- Video content
- Real-world case studies
- Audio-enabled in app
Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee
will only be refunded if less than 10% of each course in the certificate has been
completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within
the course.
Notes
All courses in this certificate have an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your
questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered
as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful
completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have
three attempts at all graded assessments.
Courses included in this suite:
- Introduction to Online Learning
- Narrative Learning
- Online Learning Accessibility
- Teaching Online
- The Technology of Online Learning
Introduction to Online Learning
Learners who are engaging in online coursework have high expectations for their learning experience. And many institutions try to develop online coursework as a way to reduce cost and control the content of the training, but without regard for the complexities of the technology. This course introduces the major models, tools, and techniques for creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied in practice to online design and instruction.
- Dates: Open enrollment
- Duration: 90 days
- Time: 5 hours
- Location: Online
- Course Fee: $79.00 USD
- CEUs: 0.5 CEUs IACET CEUs: 0.5
- Code: 01-EDU-ON
Narrative Learning
Storytelling and the use of narrative case studies can be a highly effective way to teach. Often, we learn best by doing, and in the context of online learning, "doing" often means utilizing case study and role-playing methods. This course introduces the major techniques and strategies for integrating narrative learning into an educational curriculum. It presents different types of narrative learning and identifies the best means to utilize each. Finally, it explores the efficacy of narrative learning and how it can be applied to online design and instruction.
- Dates: Open enrollment
- Duration: 90 days
- Time: 5 hours
- Location: Online
- Course Fee: $79.00 USD
- CEUs: 5 CEUs IACET CEUs: .5
- Code: 01-EDU-ON
Online Learning Accessibility
In developing any online learning material, federal regulations require adherence to specific accessibility standards. Students with disabilities must be given equal access to learn the content. This can be a major road block to an organization trying to develop online coursework. This course covers the basics of online learning accessibility standards and reviews best practices for accessibility.
- Dates: Open enrollment
- Duration: 90 days
- Time: 2 hours
- Location: Online
- Course Fee: $49.00 USD
- CEUs: 0.2 CEUs IACET CEUs: 0.2
- Code: 01-EDU-ON
Teaching Online
Even the most experienced teachers often need help transitioning into the world of teaching online. When you don't meet your students face-to-face teachers must adjust their tactics and strategies to help them identify struggling students and to ensure students are engaging and learning the material. This course offers a brief survey of the major models, tools, and techniques in teaching online.
- Dates: Open enrollment
- Duration: 90 days
- Time: 5 hours
- Location: Online
- Course Fee: $79.00 USD
- CEUs: 5 CEUs IACET CEUs: .5
- Code: 01-EDU-ON
The Technology of Online Learning
The technology of online learning is constantly evolving. Not only is the technology of content presentation becoming more complex, but the delivery, integration, grade syncing, and expanding learning management system markets all add the puzzle. As a developer of online courses, this course seeks to give you the vocabulary and tools you need to ask the right questions and understand the fundamental concepts of technology in online learning. It reviews the key software and hardware options available, and it covers best practices in using technology.
- Dates: Open enrollment
- Duration: 90 days
- Time: 5 hours
- Location: Online
- Course Fee: $79.00 USD
- CEUs: 0.5 CEUs IACET CEUs: 0.5
- Code: 01-EDU-ON