EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE IN A LOCATION NEAR YOU

Are you too busy to attend a typical 15 week course at a local university? Perhaps you enjoy learning in a location that is near you, in a lab that is similar to one you would use at your own school, and at a time that is convenient for you. We offer the Educational Technology Certificate program in many locations throughout the State of Michigan as well as in Plymouth, England and starting in Fall 2008 in Dubai making it convenient for educators to get the professional development they need.

Visit the Times and Locations page to view all the locations we are currently offering our program. If you do not see a location near you, feel free to suggest one. Visit the "Bringing the Certificate to Your District" page to learn more about hosting the program at your school.

Traditional Face to Face Courses:

• Usually offered on Friday evenings from 4:30pm - 10:00pm and on Saturdays from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
• Each course meets 3 weekends over a period of 9 weeks
• Entire certificate can be completed in less than 9 months
• All materials are available online, no books to purchase
• For each 3 credit course students should spend approximately 28-42 hours studying and working on projects during the weeks between each weekend session
• This format is perfect for educators just getting started with using technology and who would prefer meeting with the instructor and classmates on a regularly scheduled basis.

Accelerated Summer Face to Face Courses:

Week Format

• Offered in the summer starting in the middle of June and running for approximately 4 1/2 weeks
• The courses meet Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Due to the accelerated nature of these courses educators must sign up for all three when choosing this option.
• All materials are available online, no books to purchase
• You will be expected to work on assignments and projects in the evenings during the week and on the weekends
• This format is perfect for educators that would prefer to take classes in the summer when they have more time to focus on their studies.

Weekend Format

• Offered in back to back classes every weekend
• The back to back classes start in early to mid May and run every weekend except holiday weekends so that you can start 810 in May and finish 812 by late July or early August
• These classes will meet on Friday evening and all day Saturday or, at some sites, Thursday evening and all day Friday
• All materials are available online, no books to purchase
• You will be expected to work on assignments and projects during the week
• This format is perfect for educators that would prefer to take classes in the summer when they have more time to focus on their studies.

 

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