Empowered Educator Micro-Credential: More Details

No prior experience in online teaching is required for this micro-credential. While the program is suitable for all postsecondary educators looking to enhance their skills, those new to teaching might consider beginning with the Online Teaching Fundamentals program. The Empowered Educator program is designed for a broad range of educational roles, not exclusively for current instructors or professors, allowing participants to leverage their professional experiences in various educational capacities.

• Enhance your digital fluency skills through a variety of activities that will enable you to meet the flexible needs of any learner in online and hybrid learning environments.
• Connect with fellow postsecondary educators and share ideas in our community of practice.
• Apply what you learn immediately, using real-world scenarios and hand-on activities.
• Participate in a program endorsed by 8 postsecondary institutions across Ontario.

Yes! We have built in opportunities for synchronous interactions through our live, weekly, optional discussion sessions. These will give you an opportunity to interact with your peers, clear doubts about any specific topic with your program facilitator or just share your learning journey. Sessions will be held over Zoom. Download the schedule to get an idea of when the facilitated sessions will be occurring.

• The structure of the modules allowed for practice, sharing and feedback that encouraged the opportunity to engage and experiment with new ideas and technology.
• Everything about the modules aligned to skills I could immediately use.
• I have a better well-rounded sense of confidence when it comes to building, teaching faculty, and maintaining online courses and program now due to the full Empowered Educator program.

Throughout the Empowered Educator program, you’ll work through six modules, engage in a range of activities in our Learning Management System. Exercises in the course include completing readings, interactive activities and assessments. You’ll be asked to create activities using a range of educational technologies. Successfully finishing all course components and submitting your activities results in earning the Empowered Educator Micro-credential, which recognizes your ability to enhance learning experiences with new technologies.

You can enroll at any time and proceed at your own pace. There is not set start or end date. Optional facilitated sessions are held on Zoom throughout the year, offering valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing and best practices. While participation is encouraged, they are not mandatory.

Upcoming sessions:

• Summer sessions: June 2 - August 21, 2025
  • View Summer Calendar

• Fall sessions: Dates to be announced
• Winter sessions: Dates to be announced

To begin, simply register below. Once enrolled, you'll receive access to Brightspace, where you can continue your learning journey.