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Educational Technology Courses

Educational technology courses can help you learn instructional design, digital learning strategies, and assessment methods. You can build skills in creating engaging online content, utilizing multimedia resources, and implementing learning management systems. Many courses introduce tools like Google Classroom, Moodle, and various e-learning software, showing how these technologies enhance teaching and learning experiences.


Popular Educational Technology Courses and Certifications


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    AI CERTs

    AI for Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, AI Enablement, Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Childhood Education and Development, Special Education, Automation, Learning Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    OpenAI

    ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security

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    571 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Computer Vision, Student Engagement

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    8.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Student Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Communications

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    Coursera

    Utilizing Engaging Assessment with Boom Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prompt Patterns, Curriculum Planning, Interactive Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Physics, Chemistry

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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    Transforming higher education with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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    184 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Adult Education, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular educational technology courses

  • AI for Education: AI CERTs
  • ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers: OpenAI
  • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Utilizing Engaging Assessment with Boom Learning: Coursera
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transforming higher education with Generative AI: Lund University

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