Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy
A low-cost way to prepare for effective online teaching.
The Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy program prepares instructors to effectively teach online, understand the most current practices in the field of distance education, and implement the range of tools that impact student learning, classroom community, and instructor pedagogy. This is 21st-century professional development. This certificate focuses on three key areas: developing expertise in the most current web-based educational tools, designing high impact online lessons and assessments, and promoting and advocating for useful digital learning paradigms.
The courses in this certificate focus on implementing best practices in delivering effective instruction for distance education students in fully online courses. Learn how to become an effective online instructor, how to design digital learning experiences that promote academic and social development, and how to cultivate high levels of student engagement. This certificate program is designed to benefit educators at both the K-12 and college-level, regardless of discipline.
The eLearning Pedagogy Certificate is aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE-T) professional standards for teachers. This is a post-bac, graduate-level certificate. This program is not designed as a teacher certification program, and different states and municipalities often have specific requirements concerning different appropriate degree programs. Depending on your goals for this program, please check with your local and state regulatory requirements for teacher certification.
Looking to advance your opportunities further? Aspen also offers a Master in Education with a specialization in eLearning Pedagogy. Graduates of the certificate program can use their earned credits toward completion of the MEd program.
Enjoy Flexibility– 5 online courses with program start dates every 2 weeks
Choose Where You Learn– Online courses
Affordable Monthly Payments
Why More Students Are Choosing Aspen
Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy Courses
Aspen’s Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy curriculum features 5 courses designed to equip you with advanced leadership and management skills. Taught by experienced educators from diverse fields, you’ll have the opportunity to apply new knowledge directly to your field.
View the degree plan for this program: Certificate eLearning Pedagogy Degree Plan
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EDU500 - Critical Issues in eLearning Paradigms
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EDU505 - Developing Community and Student Engagement in Online Contexts
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EDU510 - Designing High Impact eLearning Environments
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EDU515 - Pedagogical Tools for eLearning
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EDU520 - Adult Learning and the Digital World
This course is designed to examine theories of eLearning and the application in modern learning organizations. The course also examines how learning at a distance is influenced by technology and how the changing tools of technology are shaping this type of learning. Furthermore, critical, social, cultural, and political issues are also examined in relationship to the evolution of these variables and their impact on distance learning. Finally, implications are examined regarding the capacity to connect and how it can conversely drive these levels of change.
3 CreditsRequired Books
This course is designed to help students take critical steps in designing and promoting community in a distance-learning environment. The goal of the development of this community is to enhance opportunities for engagement en route to maximizing learning. Students explore web-based communities of practice and the review the impact on team and individual learning. Opportunities for strategic application are examined as well.
3 CreditsRequired Books
This course focuses on techniques for designing digital environments that are impactful and engaging. Students analyze distance-learning environments and review the historical notion that earlier incantations of distance learning simply meant bringing that which was presented in real time to a virtual learning space. Students review and identify eLearning environments that are highly engaging, have high levels of impact, and create levels of connectivity that inspire deeper levels of learning.
3 CreditsRequired Books
This course is designed to identify tools for virtual pedagogy and to assist students as they begin to establish the sensibility to choose the most effective eLearning tool for the right situation. Effective instruction in a virtual learning environment requires a wide variety of pedagogical strategies for supporting learning at a distance. This course helps students to begin to establish effective instructional strategies for teaching in an online environment.
3 CreditsRequired Books
This course is designed to analyze current trends and challenges with adult learning in the online environment. Students identify how the instruction is affected with the use of digital tools. A number of learning theories have been developed over the years that relate to the capacity for adults to establish deeper levels of understanding. This course examines those learning theories in relationship to what it means to work and learn in a digital environment.
3 CreditsRequired Books
Cost & Time to Completion
The Best Fit for Working Adults
We understand the difficulties in pursuing your certification when you have a demanding work schedule. The 8-week courses at Aspen University allow you to complete your program in as little as 10 months.
Our Monthly Payment Plan Makes Us Different.
Paying for your certificate shouldn’t be complicated. Our Monthly Payment Plan makes it easy for working professionals to finance their education.
Tuition Rates
| $6,450 | Tuition |
| $1,100 | Fees |
| $750 |
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Textbook
Costs
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| $8,300 | |
Other Ways to Finance Your Degree
Aspen University maintains employee tuition discount partnerships with a large and growing number of organizations. Tell your enrollment advisor where you work and ask them to check for you prior to enrolling.
Aspen offers several payment plans for students to fund their education.
Admission Requirements
Application – A completed application; Aspen does not charge an application fee
Bachelor’s Degree – Official Transcript demonstrating a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent; applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA in their bachelor’s program (see Catalog for more information)
Career Outlook
The demand for skilled online educators continues to grow as digital learning expands across K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate training environments. Graduates of the eLearning Pedagogy Certificate program will be well-positioned for roles that require expertise in online instruction, digital curriculum design, and the effective use of educational technology.
Educators in K-12 and higher education can apply their skills to enhance virtual learning environments, develop high-impact online lessons, and promote digital learning best practices. Potential career paths include online instructor, instructional designer, eLearning specialist, curriculum developer, and distance education coordinator. Additionally, professionals in corporate training and workforce development can leverage this certification to design and implement effective virtual training programs.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and trends within the educational sector, there is a growing need for experts in instructional coordination, which includes the integration of online learning platforms into curricula; employment opportunities in this field are expected to grow 2% between 2023 and 2033. This need is driven by ongoing reforms in education that aim to improve student outcomes and ensure educational programs meet evolving academic and industry standards.
This program provides a strong foundation for educators seeking to advance their careers in digital learning. As institutions continue to integrate digital learning strategies, professionals with expertise in eLearning pedagogy will remain in high demand.
Average Annual Salary for Instructional Coordinators
$74,620
Data pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Winter 2025. Salary can vary widely depending on geographical location and role.
Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy program?
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Who is this program designed for?
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Can I finish my certificate online?
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What key concepts are covered throughout this program?
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Do I need a background in online teaching to apply?
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Can I use this certificate to advance in Aspen’s MEd program?
The eLearning Pedagogy Certificate program is a graduate-level professional development program designed to prepare educators to effectively teach online. It covers best practices in distance education, instructional design, and the latest web-based educational tools.
This program is intended for K-12 teachers, college-level educators, instructional designers, and corporate trainers who want to enhance their ability to design and deliver effective online learning experiences.
Yes, Aspen’s Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy program is completed online.
This program emphasizes developing expertise in web-based educational tools, designing high-impact online lessons and assessments, and promoting and advocating for effective digital learning strategies.
No prior experience is required. The program is designed to support educators at all levels by providing foundational knowledge and advanced strategies in digital instruction.
Yes, graduates of the Certificate in eLearning Pedagogy program can apply the credits completed as a part of this certification toward the completion of the MEd eLearning Pedagogy program.