[Education]
Certificate in Online Curriculum Development
Design engaging online curriculum with clear expectations, purposeful assessments, and learning activities built for digital and hybrid environments.
Apply proven approaches to online engagement, collaboration, and group work while adapting instruction for synchronous and asynchronous learners.
Complete the program with practical assessment designs, facilitation strategies, and course structures ready to use in your next online learning experience.
π― What You'll Be Able To Do
- Plan online lessons grounded in clear instructional frameworks rather than a direct port of an in-person lesson plan
- Set learning expectations that work consistently across both synchronous sessions and asynchronous work
- Design assessments that show what students actually learned in an online or hybrid setting
- Build engagement strategies specifically suited to holding attention in an online classroom
- Organize collaborative online group work with structures that keep every student accountable
πΌ Career Opportunities With This Certificate
- Instructional Coordinator — $48K–$122K (BLS)
- Postsecondary Teacher — $48K–$203K (BLS)
- High School Teachers — $49K–$108K (BLS)
Instructional Coordinator roles are projected to grow 2% from 2025–2035, slower than the average for all occupations. (BLS)
β Why This Fits Your Life
You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.
- 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
- 12-month access from the day you enroll
- No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy
β± How Long It Takes
- Finish in as little as ~3 weeks at 20 hrs/wk
- Or 5 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
- Total Certificate hours: 50 Hrs
π What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements have been met)
- 5 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units
π Requirements to Enroll
No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.
π Access Timing
Learners will:
- Get access to their certificate courses approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
- Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.
π΅ Refund Policy
We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.
To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.