Teaching and Learning Certificate

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A Stepping Stone to Teaching or Training

Norwich University’s Teaching and Learning Certificate program is designed to equip professionals who already have subject matter expertise within their academic discipline with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to teach at the post-secondary level or train in a corporate setting.  Maybe this is why it is so popular with our alumni. Throughout the course of the program, you will  examine the roles and responsibilities of teachers and students and acquire skills for effective teaching in both online and in-person settings. Key curriculum objectives include learning how to craft educational experiences for diverse learners, create effective assignments and classroom materials, and develop and sustain a vibrant learning community.

Curriculum

The Teaching and Learning Certificate program is a 12-credit program comprised of two 11-week courses of six credits each. You have the option of taking the courses on a non-credit basis. During your coursework, you will:

  • Develop your personal philosophy of teaching and learning
  • Present a learning experience
  • Create a course syllabus

Assemble a portfolio to help aid in your job search that includes a sample letter to a future employer, philosophy statement, and learning experience document.

Get Started

Speak with our admissions team today to get you enrolled in our next start date. Email us or call at 1-866-684-7237.

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition: $3,500
    • Cost is the same whether taken for credit or not for credit.
    • The total tuition and fees cost doesn't include charges associated with books.

Why Norwich?

Our curriculum combines relevant theory with real-world application, allowing you to take what you learn in class and immediately apply it to your teaching or training. Our skilled faculty members bring a wealth of teaching experience to the virtual classroom and also provide personalized support and guidance. Our program structure of two 11-week courses means that you can earn your certificate in as little as six months.
During the program, you will develop a coursework portfolio that will help showcase your skills to future employers.

Through our flexible online platform, you can access program content and contribute to class discussions on your own schedule and at your own pace each week. Two start dates per year allow you to begin the program when it’s most convenient for you.

Career Preparation

Norwich’s Teaching and Learning Certificate can provide you with the foundation to teach at a two- or four-year university or in a military or corporate educational setting - in online, hybrid, and face-to-face environments. The skills you gain through this program will also be useful in a wide range of professional positions within and outside the field of education.