Earn your training certificate online and learn how to design, implement, and evaluate
digital learning environments.
SUNY Empire’s Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Training with Technology helps
educators, trainers, and professionals create engaging, inclusive learning experiences
using the latest digital tools. Whether you work in K–12, higher education, or workforce
development, you’ll build practical skills in instructional design, media literacy, and online facilitation.
This flexible, online post-grad certificate prepares you to lead technology-enhanced teaching in schools, businesses,
and community settings.
Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Training with Technology
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Earn your Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Training with Technology online and
build the skills to design effective, inclusive digital learning experiences. This
flexible program helps you explore instructional design, online learning strategies,
and the use of emerging technologies in education and training. You will gain practical
tools to enhance teaching in classrooms, professional settings, and virtual environments
while preparing to lead in today’s tech-driven world.
Students may begin this 15-credit certificate in the fall or spring terms. The required
courses and suggested sequence are as follows:
EDET 6005
Learning with Emerging Technologies: Theory & Practice
EDET 6015
Instructional Design for Online Learning Environments
EDET 6025
Assessing Learning in Digital Environments
EDET 6130
Facilitating Learning with Emerging Technologies in Blended & Online Environments
Choose one: EDET 6010 Media Literacies in Emerging Technologies OR EDET 6045 Digital
Games Simulations & Learning OR EDET 6035 Advanced Instructional Design with Multimedia
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply
What You’ll Gain From This Program
Build practical skills and digital fluency to improve teaching and training outcomes.
Design engaging digital learning environments
Apply learning theory to tech integration
Evaluate and implement emerging tools
Support diverse learners with technology
Lead With Confidence in Digital Education
This certificate opens doors to education and training careers in tech-enhanced environments.
Popular career paths include:
I chose SUNY Empire because of the ability to take courses online and have a flexible
schedule.
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Graduate Education Student
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Teach and Lead with Innovative Technology
We're here to support you every step of the way as you pursue your Graduate Certificate
in Teaching and Training with Technology. Our dedicated advisors will help you stay
on track, strengthen your instructional design and digital teaching skills, and prepare
you to create engaging, tech-enhanced learning experiences in classrooms, training
programs, or virtual environments.
Our experienced faculty bring real-world expertise in instructional design, educational technology, and online learning. They are here
to help you build practical skills in digital tools, course development, and tech-integrated
teaching so you can design engaging learning experiences and support diverse learners
across educational and training environments.