This online certificate prepares teachers at all levels to use technology to enhance their teaching methodologies and reach the next generation of learners, who expect to learn using technology. The program consists of 12 credit hours, all of which are offered online.  All courses are offered in a convenient online format and will transfer into our Online Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about:

• Foundations of instructional technology
• Best practices in online teaching and learning
• Instructional design principles
• Using multimedia to develop interactive lesson
• Artificial intelligence in education settings

All courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher

• CURR 5171 - Foundations of Instructional Technology and Online Teaching (Offered Fall Only)
• CURR 5172 - Multimedia for Educators and Trainers (Offered Fall Only)
• CURR 5174 - Artificial Intelligence for Educators and Trainers (Offered Spring Only)
• CURR 5175 - Capstone Project in Instructional Technology (Offered Spring Only)

Financial Aid Priority: March 1

For additional details on the admission process, please visit the Admission Details page.

English Proficiency must be demonstrated through providing evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, a TOEFL score of 550-(paper-based) or 80-(internet-based).

Applicants with any post-secondary course work from an international higher education institution that is recognized by their country's Education Ministry must submit a course-by-course foreign degree evaluation by member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/members.htm), AACRAO (http://aacrao.matrixdev.net/home) or World Education Services/WES https://www.wes.org/).

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.