Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning Program

***The Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning program will not be accepting new students for the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information to follow.*** 

As the demand for online learning in academic and training environments continues to grow, there is a need for professionals who can teach in the online space in an impactful way. Drexel University's online Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning prepares you with the unique instructional knowledge and skills you need to effectively design and deliver instruction online. This online education certificate program was designed for all those interested in teaching online in PreK-12, higher education, adult education, corporate settings, and even informal settings.

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning Program Features

• 100% online
• Can be completed in one year
• Real-world and experiential curriculum
• Customizable assignments that align with your current or future position
• Faculty that have decades of experience with online teaching and learning
• This certificate can be taken on its own, added to other certificates of your choice to create a customized and personalized program of study, or transferred into the MS in Education Improvement and Transformation upon acceptance into the program

Requirements for The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning Program

To be eligible for the online Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, you must hold at least a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution. For a complete list of program requirements and required application materials, please see the Admissions Criteria page.

What Can I Do with A Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning?

Drexel’s graduate certificate in online teaching is designed to meet the needs of today’s working professionals across many learning and development contexts. That means that, whether you work (or hope to work) in a school setting or outside of the education sphere, this certificate will prepare you to design and deliver effective online instruction in a variety of industries.

Some common job titles that would benefit from this online education certificate program include:

• K-12 Teacher or Administrator
  Design and instruct online courses that are appropriate for students throughout their K-12 education, while ensuring those courses are supportive to students who may be learning with disabilities.
• Higher Education Faculty or Instructor
  Design and instruct your online higher education courses using the latest learning technologies, while ensuring your courses are calibrated to support both traditional higher education students and adult learners.
• Training Facilitator
  Utilize an understanding of the learning sciences and a familiarity with the latest learning technologies to design and instruct online training courses specifically geared toward adult learners.

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning Program FAQs

If I don’t have previous experience teaching online, can I benefit from this program?
Yes, the online education certificate program is appropriate for both novice and experienced instructors and the curriculum can adapt to your experience.

I don’t teach online, will I have an opportunity to learn by doing?
Yes, Drexel’s graduate certificate in online teaching program is designed for individuals who want to develop their skills by doing as well as by principle.

Do I need to come to campus at all during my enrollment?
No, the online graduate teaching certificate program is fully online and interactive.

Do classes meet at a specific time since the program is fully online?
No, this graduate certificate in online teaching program is asynchronous, meaning you don’t have to take class at a specific time each week. There are optional synchronous sessions in which you'll have the opportunity to meet with instructors, peers, and well-known speakers at a specific time on a specific day. All synchronous sessions are recorded and available to students who were not able to attend.

As an online student, do I have access to support services?
Yes, Drexel University provides extensive services to support student success. All students work closely with a Program Manager from point of matriculation through graduation. You'll also have access to the Writing Center, Drexel Libraries, the Center for Learning and Academic Success, the Counseling Center, and the Health and Wellness Center, as well as the Steinbright Career Development Center as soon as you're enrolled.

Related Programs

• MS in Education Improvement and Transformation
• MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Advanced Studies

State restrictions may apply to some programs.