Certification Course

The objectives of this course are to:

  • Understand the online learning course delivery process
  • Familiarize instructors with Blackboard Learning Management System to teach online courses at Texas Southern University
  • Familiarize instructors with available resources, tools, assessment building, and tech support
  • Familiarize instructors with specific online Policies and Procedures

The course is designed to provide the convenience of becoming proficient in online learning in a delivery most comfortable with your learning preference, which will include:

  • Participation in face-to-face group workshop sessions (three 2-hour meeting sessions)
  • Participation in one-on-one personal training (three 1 ½ hour sessions)
  • Participation in virtual meetings through Blackboard Collaborate (three 1 ½ hour meeting sessions)

There are four (4) modules to complete in this course:

  • Module 1 – Getting started with support information, resources, and requirements
  • Module 2 – Planning & Building Your Course
  • Module 3 – Working in Blackboard Learn 9.1
  • Module 4 – Policies and Procedures

You will receive the Online Instructor Certification once Module 4 has been successfully completed and your instructional designer has reviewed your work.

To sign-up and receive more information, please contact TSU Online at tsuonline@tsu.edu.  Group and individual workshops