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Teaching courses can help you learn instructional design, classroom management, assessment strategies, and differentiated instruction techniques. You can build skills in engaging diverse learners, creating effective lesson plans, and integrating technology into your teaching practices. Many courses introduce tools like learning management systems, educational software, and multimedia resources that enhance student interaction and facilitate assessment.


Popular Online Teaching Courses and Certifications


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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Java Programming, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Lecturing, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Web Design and Development, Photography, Persona Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    877 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

    Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Design, Storytelling, Higher Education, Discussion Facilitation, Public Speaking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Willingness To Learn, Instructing, Working With Children, Collaboration, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular online teaching courses

  • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
  • Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation: Northwestern University
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera
  • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University

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