Online Teaching

What is Online Teaching?

Online teaching, also known as virtual or e-learning, is a method of delivering education or instruction through the internet or other digital technologies. It involves using online tools, platforms, and resources to teach and learn, instead of traditional face-to-face methods.

Online teaching can take many forms, including live video conferencing, pre-recorded videos, interactive modules, online discussion boards, and other digital media. It allows students to learn from anywhere, at any time, and at their own pace, making education more accessible and flexible. It requires specialized skills and training for educators to effectively design and deliver engaging online courses and materials that promote learning and student success.

Is Online Teaching right for Me?

If you are a current or aspiring educator, trainer, or instructor, this is right for you. These courses and certificates can also be useful for professionals who work in related fields, such as instructional designers, curriculum developers, and e-learning specialists. Overall, this is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their skills in online teaching and learn how to effectively engage and educate students in a virtual classroom.

A successful online teacher possesses a combination of technical skills, teaching experience, and personal qualities that allow them to effectively engage and educate students in a virtual environment. Bakersfield College is here to help you build your technical skills and enhance your teaching experience.

Online Teaching Certificates

Online Teaching Level I Job Skills Certificate

This program is intended for TK-16 current and future educators as well as anyone interested in online teaching and instruction such as future administrators and instructional designers.

Online Teaching Level II Certificate of Achievement

This program is intended for TK-16 current and future educators as well as anyone interested in online teaching and instruction such as future administrators and instructional designers. 

Online Teaching Certificate of Completion (NC)

This program is intended for TK-16 current and future educators as well as anyone interested in online teaching and instruction such as future administrators and instructional designers.

Inclusive and Accessible Digital Content (NC)

This is course is the first course in the Inclusive and Accessible Digital Content series that provides practical information and experience in creating and modifying inclusive and accessible digital content. Anyone who posts or sends information online can apply the skills practiced in this course. Topics in this course include creating and modifying accessible basic documents, images, tables, spreadsheets, presentations, pdfs, web content, and emails as well as using accessibility checkers.

Inclusive and Accessible Digital Content Certificate of Completion (NC)

This noncredit program provides applied information and practice in creating and modifying inclusive and accessible digital content. Anyone who posts or sends information online can apply the skills practiced throughout this program.

Social-Emotional and Cognitive Development Certificate of Completion (NC)

This noncredit Certificate of Completion introduces theoretical and applied aspects of social and emotional learning and culturally relevant pedagogy.

Teaching and Learning Certificate of Completion (NC)

This program is intended for current and future educators, as well as anyone interested in community college teaching and instruction such as future administrators, future faculty, and instructional designers.

Paying For Education

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Don’t let finances get in the way of your goals. Get help paying for college costs like tuition, books, or sometimes even the rent with a variety of financial aid options to help you reach your educational and career goals.

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Here are some careers related to online teaching:

1. Online Teacher: This is the most obvious career path for someone with an Online Teaching Job Skills Certificate. Online teachers design and deliver online courses and interact with students through online platforms.
2. Instructional Designer: Instructional designers work with subject matter experts to design and develop online courses. They use various instructional design principles to create engaging and effective online courses.
3. Curriculum Developer: Curriculum developers design and develop educational content for online courses. They create and organize course materials and ensure that the content aligns with learning objectives.
4. E-Learning Specialist: E-learning specialists design, develop, and implement e-learning programs. They may also provide training and support to teachers and learners using e-learning technologies.
5. Corporate Trainer: Corporate trainers design and deliver online training programs for employees of an organization. They may use a variety of e-learning tools and platforms to deliver the training.
6. Education Consultant: Education consultants provide advice and guidance to schools, districts, and organizations on educational issues. With an Online Teaching Job Skills Certificate, an education consultant can provide expertise on the design and delivery of online courses.

The Online Teaching certificates can assist you toward a variety of career paths in the education and training industries.

Academic Department: Education

Career & Learning Pathway: Education Pathway

Courses: Education (EDUC)