Through a series of online sessions and hands-on assignments, the Certified Online Instructor program emphasizes practical applications, as well as the latest technologies and developments in the online learning field.
Participants gain enhanced technology skills and learn strategies for creative, online teaching.
Students simply need access to the Web and a desire to learn. Courses involve extensive online interaction with the instructor and fellow participants via e-mail, discussion forums, and online conferencing. Blackboard Inc. Additional tools include RealMedia and NetMeeting. Walden offers two versions of this course-one for corporate training professionals and one for higher education faculty. This course helps training professionals learn to use Web-based technology to serve the professional development needs of employees.