Certificates & Micro-credentials

This online certificate program is designed for Illinois educators who want to obtain their English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education endorsement. Engage with immersive coursework that emphasizes assessments, learning outcomes and resources that promote student success. Plus, you have the option of completing a five-week internship that fulfills the clinical hours required for the ESL/Bilingual Education certification.  

Coursework covers the spectrum of topics that you need to earn your certification, including diverse learners, methods and materials, cross-cultural studies, and more.

Develop the leadership, policy and administrative skills to become a licensed school principal. Explore coursework that integrates research, instruction and technology to improve school leadership and administrative functions. Learn how to maximize school effectiveness in pre-K-12 settings with the guidance of expert faculty. Benefit from a program that aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) for effective leadership.  

Coursework spans several key areas, including teacher development, school improvement, resource management, instructional leadership and more.

Lead from the classroom with training in mentorship, collaboration and instructional improvement. Help other teachers and educators reach their potential and maximize student learning. Become equipped to apply data-driven decision-making and technology to improve teacher performance. Learn to promote inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of diverse student populations.  

Coursework covers several critical areas, including mentorship, achievement and accountability, teacher leadership, and more.

Develop the skills to foster inclusive environments where English learners can thrive. With this online graduate certificate, you’ll be prepared to address the needs of a rapidly growing and diverse community of learners. With the guidance of expert faculty, you can establish inclusive learning environments for diverse student populations. 

Coursework emphasizes core skills in essential areas, such as foundations of ESL, methods and materials for teaching English, cross-cultural studies, and more. This program is designed so you can add the English Learner content area qualifications to your Indiana teaching license. Out-of-state pathways for other states are also available.

Fulfill Texas state requirements to become an assistant principal or principal with this focused, online certificate program. Designed to meet the requirements of the Principal as  Instructional Leader (EC-12) certification, this 18-credit program can equip you for school leadership. Curriculum emphasizes the ability to cast a school-wide vision supported by data-driven decision-making. Applied research provides hands-on experience solving real-world issues that require strong school leadership. 

Coursework is designed to meet the Texas Principal Leadership Standards and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL).  

Make a career change into teaching with this pathway to elementary licensure. Learn the best practices and methods for engaging and effective learning. Equip yourself with the skills to integrate technology into the classroom.  Learn to apply data-driven research in order to make informed decisions that positively influence student success. Lead and collaborate with others to improve performance and create inclusive learning environments for all students.  

Coursework will help you gain knowledge and skills in developing literacy methods, engaging diverse learners, subject matter instruction, and more. 

Launch your career in secondary education through a streamlined path towards licensure. Designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field, this efficient online program offers you a convenient and accelerated way to prepare for licensure. With a solid foundation in secondary education and research-based strategies, this is your chance to become an effective instructor in all types of secondary school settings.  

Coursework covers essential areas of teaching secondary education, including engaging diverse learners, instructional practice and delivery, adolescent development, and more.

Enter the field of special education through a certificate program focused on inclusive practice and individualized instruction. Immerse yourself in coursework that blends hands-on practice and guidance from expert faculty.  Gain valuable insights into the latest educational research and proven methods for delivering effective instruction. Become a compassionate advocate for exceptional learners in pre-K-12 school settings. 

Hands-on coursework emphasizes several key topics, including developmental characteristics, intervention strategies, assessment and evaluation, and more.

Prepare to be an education leader in Florida by equipping yourself with the skills emphasized in this efficient online program. With the guidance of expert faculty, you can create a customized pathway that only includes the courses you still need to meet Florida standard requirements. Designed for those who already hold a master’s degree, the curriculum of this program meets the coursework requirements for principal licensure through the Florida Department of Education.   

Courses are designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to pass the Florida Educational Leadership examination, covering key areas such as teacher development, law and policy, and equity-centered leadership. Whether you need just three credits or 30, you’ll gain the practical skills and confidence needed to make a positive impact as a Florida school leader.

Develop meaningful, practical skills to support and empower young children with special needs through engaging, evidence-based learning. With this efficient online program, you can develop the skills to perform research, practice effective language development and assessment, and deliver intervention methods that support students. Several courses in this program are approved by the Illinois Department of Education to meet the  requirements for an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education for Illinois educators.  

Coursework covers several key areas in early childhood special education, including research methods, relationship building and more.  

Gain career-focused skills that support students with emotional or behavioral challenges through effective instruction and inclusive learning environments. This fully online program develops your expertise in developmental patterns, curriculum design, and intervention strategies. Courses in this program are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for an endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist 1. 

Courses emphasize essential topics, including strategies for teaching varied learners, developmental characteristics of exceptional learners and diagnostic intervention.

Gain targeted skills in leadership and public health with this efficient, online micro-credential. This course is designed for health professionals and educators who are passionate about making a lasting impact on public health policy and delivery for diverse communities. Courses also teach epidemiology from a leadership perspective. Expert faculty will guide your education and help you understand how to apply your learning in professional practice.  

Whether you need to earn credentials for public health requirements or want to advance in your career, learn more about the benefits of this focused micro-credential program. 

Customize your professional development with graduate-level courses tailored to your professional interests or future doctoral studies. With the benefit of 100% online learning, you can major in interdisciplinary educational studies and choose the path that fits your professional goals. Choose courses from a wide range of disciplines — from cross-cultural studies and second-language instruction to public health, ethical leadership, strategic decision making, and other fields. 

If you’re ready to make an impact and advance your career, this certificate program offers the leadership skills and personal growth to help you succeed.