Technology in the Classroom and Beyond Certificate of Completion

The Technology in the Classroom and Beyond Certificate Program was developed as a way for faculty to enhance their teaching through emerging technologies while expanding their skill set.

To earn a certificate, participants will complete six hours of training through courses from each of three topic areas, for a total of 18 hours.

Substitutions for CPE courses (such as discipline-specific conferences, seminars, workshops, and classes) will be considered satisfactory for completion of one-half or 50 percent of the course requirement in each of the three topic areas. Permission for substitutions is requested through the department chairperson or supervisor. If feasible, participants can also work with a mentor to customize an individualized program.

Certificate program courses are designed by in-house academic professionals as well as professionals from the community and are offered throughout the school year.

Topic Areas

D2L Brightspace

Anyone who uses Brightspace to teach online classes, web-enhanced classes or both.
NOTE: Those who are developing an online course cannot receive credit in this area.

Software Programs

Provide faculty with updated software programs that can be used in and out of the classroom.

Emerging Technologies

This section will help faculty learn the emerging technologies that are available.

FAQs

Who is eligible to take the courses?

What will the Certification of Completion entail?

To earn a Certification of Completion, participants will complete a total of 18 training hours — six from each of the key areas. Courses will be listed on the CPE Web page and will be offered regularly. Each course will have substantial content — delivered in person, via the Web, or in a combination determined by the instructor. Participants who have completed the requirements for the Certification should notify the Center for Professional Excellence by sending an email to cpe@hvcc.edu. Those who earn a Certification of Completion will be recognized at the Faculty and Staff Honors Convocation.

How will courses and instructors be chosen?

The Center for Professional Excellence will accept course proposals from potential instructors. Courses that meet professional development needs, as set forth by the CPE, will be included as part of the Certification program. Employees interested in developing courses are encouraged to submit a Workshop/Course Proposal.

How will I know which courses may be applied towards the Certificate of Completion?

May I apply other training to the Certification?

Will a Certification of Completion guarantee career advancement for me?

Center for Professional Excellence

Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Room 1042

(518) 629-7291

cpe@hvcc.edu