Certificate Blended Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT)

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July 15, 2023

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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.

If you’re an educator in Ohio, you may be interested in our Computer Technology Endorsement. This endorsement is 15 credit hours and is available to certified and/or licensed educators to help develop their technology skills to improve student learning in online and blended settings. Please note, this Computer Technology Endorsement is only available for licensed Ohio teachers.

What is BOLT?

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

Career Outlook

Career options after obtaining your Blended Online Learning and Teaching certificate include the following:

K-12 online instructor
Higher education online instructor
Corporate online trainer
Online learning content developer
Technology professional development coordinator
E-learning consultant
Educational technology specialist

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

Student Testimonials

“I like that the coursework can be directly applied to my current job by using our projects to develop solutions to learning problems in our jobs or life.”

Graduate Certificate Student

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“After beginning the BOLT program, I learned new applications and software in a short time and I was able to adapt course projects for my work. The BOLT program helped me gain skills that could immediately be applied to advancing my career.”

Graduate Certificate Student

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Why University of Cincinnati Online?

Learn from National Renowned Faculty

The real-world focused faculty at UC are relevant, inspiring, attentive, supportive and connected!

Start-to-Graduation Support

Student Success Coordinators are available to students enrolled in online programs - they are your on-campus partner who can help you manage your time and whatever you need to get you to graduation.

Affordable Financial Support

Financial aid packages can help make your tuition more affordable. Currently, nearly all students at UC Online are eligible for some form of financial aid or assistance.

Career Advancement

Gain cutting-edge marketability, knowledge and skills to increase your earning potential and quality of life.

Academic Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati, a premier research and higher learning institution, ranks in the top tier of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is fully accredited nationally.

Flexibility

The program is designed for working professionals that need the flexibility of online classes.