Certificate Blended Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT)

In today’s world, the need for online and blended learning is an ongoing necessity for higher education, K-12 schools, and corporate employee training.  The ability to create, manage, and facilitate online learning is of the upmost importance for educators in countless fields.  The University of Cincinnati Online’s Blended Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT) graduate certificate program sets students up to meet these demands by gaining skills in education, design, and information technology.

The University of Cincinnati Online also offers a Master’s of Education in Instructional Design and Technology degree. Our M.Ed in Instructional Design is a 30 credit hour program that sets students up to meet online teaching demands by gaining skills in education, design, and information technology.

What is Blended Online Learning and Teaching?

Blended Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT) graduate certificate teaches current, technology-based learning modes, which require very specific skills in combining facilitation, collaboration, learning design, management, and assessment.  BOLT combines digital educational materials for interaction online with traditional classroom curriculum.  UC Online’s students will gain a good technological understanding of the nature of online and blended learning experiences; how they differ from traditional, in person classrooms; and how to make curriculum engaging, through a virtual platform.

Program Overview

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Develop strategies to encourage active learning, application, interaction, participation, and collaboration in online and blended environments
• Facilitate effective learning in online and blended learning environments
• Demonstrate mastery of contemporary learning technologies
• Explain the instructional delivery continuum, including associated strengths and affordances
• Remain cognizant of the diversity of student academic needs and make appropriate accommodations
• Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards

Why Choose UC Online for the Blended Online Learning and Teaching Certificate?

• 100% online: no campus visits are required
• Learn from faculty members who are leaders in the field and stay up to date on current trends in blended and online learning and teaching
• Meets the current demands of teaching remotely and socially distanced formats
• Professional development rates available
• Start-to-Graduation Support: Every student enrolled online is assigned a dedicated Academic Advisor and also a Student Success Coordinator providing one-on-one support; they are your on-campus partners who can help you manage your time and ensure you’re meeting degree requirements to get you to graduation

Professional Development Scholarship

University of Cincinnati offers a Professional Development Award to specific endorsements and certificates. Our Blended Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT) graduate certificate qualifies; this scholarship award amounts to 30% off of the Instructional fee, General fee, and Info Tech fee of every credit hour. Connect with an Enrollment Services Advisor to see if you qualify for the Professional Development Award.