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Post Master's Certificate in Educational Technology

Start your online educational technology certificate

Technology by itself doesn’t improve learning. Teachers need qualified professionals to show them how to use it effectively. With our Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology (CERT/D-ET), that professional could be you. Gain skills to help students achieve more with the help of technology. Credits earned in CERT/D-ET are transferrable toward our Doctor of Education with a focus in Educational Technology. However, this certificate does not lead to teacher licensure.

Transfer credits

Your eligible transfer credits could cover up to 75% of your bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

Explore over $1 million in scholarship opportunities for new or transfer students.

Apply free

No application fee
No SAT/ACT
No essay required

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Courses

Browse courses for your online educational technology certificate

Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Requirements: 15 credits

You’ll need 15 credits to complete this Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology.

5 Core Courses

The Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology includes 5 core courses, in topics ranging from technology leadership and research to instructional media and design techniques.

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology.

Program Purpose Statement

The Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology (CERT/D-ET) will prepare students to become education leaders who strategically manage and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various learning environments. The CERT/D-ET does not lead to teacher licensure or any other professional licensure or certification.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Tuition

Transfer credits

Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.

Fixed, affordable tuition

Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.

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Affordable, Fixed Tuition

$810

Cost per credit

COA Components Doctoral Certificate
Tuition and Fees¹
Tuition and Fees¹
Tuition and Fees¹
$12,090
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
$1,065
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
$1,088
Miscellaneous personal expenses
Miscellaneous personal expenses
Miscellaneous personal expenses
$440
Living Expenses²
Living Expenses²
Living Expenses²
     Food
     Food
     Food
$2,120
     Housing³
     Housing³
     Housing³
$4,096
Federal student loan fees
Federal student loan fees
Federal student loan fees
$64
Dependent care expenses
Dependent care expenses
Dependent care expenses
$0
Disability related expenses
Disability related expenses
Disability related expenses
$0
Total COA
Total COA
Total COA
$20,963

1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.

2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.

3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.

Scholarships

Starting with your first course, every new, qualifying student will be awarded up to $1,000 to up to $3,000. Because scholarships shouldn’t just be for the chosen few – they should be accessible to all working adults, like you.

$1 Million

In scholarship opportunities

Financial aid

You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

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Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology?

Learning can lead to earning. Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

A CERT-D-ET can prepare you to be a:

  • Curriculum and Instruction Directors
  • Education Specialst

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What you’ll learn

When you earn your online educational technology certificate, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:

  • Evaluate various media and technology to determine implementation and integration into learning organizations.

  • Explore areas around technology, curriculum design, and instructional leadership to inform change with their organizations.

7% Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for instructional coordinators is projected to be as fast as average between 2021 to 2031.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No cost to request transcripts 
  • No SAT/ACT required 
  • No essay required 
  • No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students

Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support

You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.

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Gabriel G., Enrollment Rep

Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support

You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

Phoenix provides support and resources for busy students

Faculty Spotlight

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Doris Savron

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader.

Doris Savron
Vice Provost of Colleges, University of Phoenix

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.

While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.