BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate
Certificate · Taught in en
At a glance
9 mo
Duration
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€1k
Tuition / yr
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Language
Certificate
Level
- 9 credit hoursProgram Length
- Fully onlineDelivery Mode
- Stackable credentialPathway to MAEd or endorsement
- No application feeApplication
Baldwin Wallace University's Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate is a fully online program designed for educators and professionals who want to develop or enhance their skills in delivering online courses and blended learning modules. This program emphasizes applied learning, allowing you to immediately use your new knowledge. It is ideal for K-12 and higher education faculty, as well as non-educators involved in online training. Comprising three courses (9 credit hours), the certificate offers flexibility for working professionals. While it does not confer state licensure in Ohio, it provides valuable credentials for teaching online, maximizing web-based content, and training within online platforms. This certificate can also be a stepping stone towards a K-12 Computer/Technology Endorsement or a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Leadership in Technology.
Curriculum
The graduate certificate consists of three graduate education courses. These courses can also be applied towards the Computer/Technology Teaching Endorsement and the MAEd degree in Leadership in Technology.
- Certificate Courses
- Course 1 (specifics not provided)
- Course 2 (specifics not provided)
- Course 3 (specifics not provided)
Careers
This certificate is beneficial for professionals seeking to teach online, maximize web-based content for instruction, or instruct/train within an online platform.
- Online Instructor (K-12, Higher Education)
- Blended Learning Specialist
- Corporate Trainer (Online Platforms)
- Instructional Designer (with focus on online delivery)
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate?
- You will need an undergraduate degree with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or above. If your degree was earned outside the United States, a course-by-course evaluation with degree verification from an approved service is required.
- What is the tuition cost for this certificate program?
- Graduate courses are $621 per credit hour. Educators in premier partner school districts receive a discounted rate of $563 per credit hour. There are no additional per-credit-hour fees.
- How long does the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate program take to complete?
- The certificate comprises three courses, totaling 9 credit hours, and is delivered fully online.
- How do I apply to the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate program?
- Submit an online application, official transcripts, two professional recommendations, and a foreign credential evaluation if applicable. Applications should be submitted at least four weeks before your desired enrollment term (Fall, Spring, or Summer).
- What career paths can this certificate help me pursue?
- This certificate is beneficial for roles such as an Online Instructor (K-12, Higher Education), Blended Learning Specialist, Corporate Trainer (Online Platforms), or Instructional Designer with a focus on online delivery.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeGPA of 3.0 or above is recommended
Candidates with degrees from foreign institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation with degree verification from an approved credential evaluation service (ECE, Educational Perspectives, SpanTran, WES). This evaluation must be sent directly to BW by the service.
Fees
Tuition (international)Graduate courses are $621 per credit hour. No additional per-credit-hour fees are charged.
Tuition (home)Graduate courses are $621 per credit hour. No additional per-credit-hour fees are charged. Educators in premier partner school districts receive a discounted tuition rate of $563 per credit hour.
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Tuition listed is for the 2026-27 academic year. Baldwin Wallace does not charge additional per-credit-hour fees for graduate education programs.
How to apply
1. Complete Online ApplicationSubmit your application through the Baldwin Wallace University online applicant portal. There is no application fee.
2. Submit Official TranscriptsArrange for all official college/university transcripts to be sent directly from the institutions to the Baldwin Wallace Admission Office. Electronic transcripts can be sent to admit@bw.edu; paper copies to Admission Office, Baldwin Wallace University, 275 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017. BW transcripts for current or former students will be obtained automatically.
3. Foreign Credential Evaluation (if applicable)If your degree was earned outside the United States, you must have a course-by-course evaluation with degree verification completed by an approved credential evaluation service (Education Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, SpanTran, or World Education Services (WES)). The evaluation must be sent directly to BW by the service.
4. Provide Professional RecommendationsSubmit two professional recommendations using the form within the online applicant portal. Recommenders should be familiar with your background and potential for success, such as employment/internship managers, supervisors, college professors, or academic advisors. Recommendations from family members, spouses/partners, or close friends are not accepted.
5. Teaching Certificate/License Verification (if applicable)If applying for a teacher licensure program (though this certificate does not confer licensure), the admission committee will verify your certificate/licensure history with the Ohio Department of Education.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate?
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You will need an undergraduate degree with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or above. If your degree was earned outside the United States, a course-by-course evaluation with degree verification from an approved service is required.
What is the tuition cost for this certificate program?
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Graduate courses are $621 per credit hour. Educators in premier partner school districts receive a discounted rate of $563 per credit hour. There are no additional per-credit-hour fees.
How long does the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate program take to complete?
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The certificate comprises three courses, totaling 9 credit hours, and is delivered fully online.
How do I apply to the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate program?
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Submit an online application, official transcripts, two professional recommendations, and a foreign credential evaluation if applicable. Applications should be submitted at least four weeks before your desired enrollment term (Fall, Spring, or Summer).
What career paths can this certificate help me pursue?
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This certificate is beneficial for roles such as an Online Instructor (K-12, Higher Education), Blended Learning Specialist, Corporate Trainer (Online Platforms), or Instructional Designer with a focus on online delivery.