FSW Online Instructor Certifications

Online Teaching Certification

The Online Teaching Certification includes a course that ensures online instructors have competency over Canvas and also includes a required meeting to review and discuss FSW's expectations for online instruction. Required for courses that are dependent on Canvas whether synchronous or asynchronous: FSW Online, FSW Live Online, and starting Spring 2021 FSW Blended.

To enroll, complete the Online Teaching Certification Enrollment Request.

Live Online Certification

The Live Online Certification is a short course to ensure competency over Zoom and learn about FSW's new standards for teaching via a virtual classroom. Required for synchronous remote instruction modalities that use a virtual classroom - FSW Live Online, FSW Live Flex, and starting Spring 2021 FSW Blended.

Note: To teach FSW Live Online courses, both the Live Online and Online Teaching Certifications are required.

To enroll, complete the Live Online Teaching Certification Enrollment Request.

Online Course Design Certification

The Online Course Design Certification is required for faculty who develop asynchronous online courses. Faculty must complete the Online Teaching Certification course before enrollment into the DEV 101 course. This certification is satisfied by completion of the DEV 101 course.

To enroll after receiving the Online Teaching Certification, complete the DEV 101 Enrollment Request.