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Canvas Certified Educator FAQs

Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) is designed by educators for educators. A series of online courses make up the program, aimed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning. Check out our top Frequently Asked Questions and their answers below to see if it's right for you!

When do the courses start?

What have participants said about it?

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

Where can I learn more?

How can I enroll?

What is the time commitment?

How is this program different?

Upcoming Start Dates

June 26, 2023

August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023

Frequently Asked about CCE: What will I learn?

Canvas Certified Educator is made up of four CORE courses and two electives. The program is designed as a progression, and each course builds on the last. More about the courses is below - click to see a short description.

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

CORE 1: Foundational Frameworks

CORE 2: Engagement Strategies

CORE 3: Personalized Learning

CORE 4: Transformational Practices

ELECTIVE Tracks

Explore the impact of technology on student learning and the classroom and how Canvas can help improve student achievement, motivation, and engagement.

Leverage strategies that enhance engagement, motivate learners, and create a progression toward learning goals, as you learn to maximize the impact on student achievement.

Create opportunities for student voice and choice within the learning environment. Making the shift to a student-centered approach means thinking differently about the role of the learner from receiver of learning to active participant.

Deepen your experience with these digital learning tools that enhance learning in Canvas as part of its dedication to open standards.

EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT TRACK

  • Creating High Quality Assessments: Creating High-Quality Assessments will explore what pre-assessment, formative assessment, and post assessment look like in Canvas with technology tools, and how to use the data tools in Canvas to determine continuous improvement.

  • Using Assessments for Data-Driven Decisions: Using Assessments for Data-Driven Decisions will focus on connecting standards/outcomes/competencies to assessments in Canvas, and using the data to determine alignment and assessment effectiveness


LIMITLESS LEARNING TRACK (K12 Focus)

  • Promoting Digital Citizenship: Promoting Digital Citizenship will explore the ways Canvas can support the three aspects of Digital Citizenship for Limitless Learning: equitable access to technology, safe and ethical computing, and global communication.

  • Managing a Technology-Rich Learning Environment: Managing a Technology-Rich Learning Environment will explore how Canvas supports classroom management and creating collaborative learning opportunities in technology-rich classrooms.


CULTURAL CONNECTIONS TRACK (HED Focus)

  • Humanizing Learning in Canvas: this course will explore how Canvas can support humanizing online learning to support students’ physical and mental well-being to develop lifelong health and wellness practices and deeper, more joyful learning.

  • Creating Global Cultural Competence in Canvas: this course will support educators in developing items in Canvas that lead students to develop a position on an intercultural issue by exploring multiple cultural perspectives, then acting to support this position in a meaningful way.



INSPIRED LEADERSHIP TRACK

  • Leading with Canvas: Leading with Canvas will explore the ways a teacher leader can use Canvas to foster a collaborative learning culture by building interpersonal relationships with teachers and designing opportunities and sustainable structures for teachers to effectively collaborate to improve student learning.

  • Leveraging Canvas for Professional Learning: In Leveraging Canvas for Professional Learning, participants will create a professional learning experience in Canvas that uses technology to meet the needs of their intended audiences.

Frequently Asked about CCE: How are courses structured?

Each course is designed the same way to provide a familiar environment for our particpants. Check out more details below.

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

  • Courses are asynchronous with due dates
  • Courses are facilitated by an Instructure employee who has also been through the program
  • Each course runs for six weeks
  • There are four weeks of content. The two weeks built in at the end of the course are for final project completion and flexibility
  • All of the Modules follow what we call our PANDA methodology, which we'll introduce you to in the program
  • Weekly Modules include interactive Pages, reflective Discussion questions, and application Assignments

Frequently Asked about CCE: What is the time commitment?

Courses are designed to be completed in six weeks. Courses begin every six weeks throughout the year. See more below!

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time commitment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

  • Since there are 6 courses, and each course runs for 6 weeks, it will take a participant a total of 36 weeks to become Canvas Certified
  • We estimate each CORE course takes about 10 hours to complete
    • Most participants spend about 2-3 hours per week during the four weeks of the content in the CORE courses
  • We estimate each ELECTIVE course takes about 7 hours to complete
  • Although there are due dates, they are flexible. They are meant to serve as guideposts throughout the six weeks
  • We understand that life happens, and our facilitators are available for questions and concerns
  • We work with participants who need extensions or who need to pause their enrollments

Frequently Asked about CCE: How is this program different?

The CCE program is deeply tied to pedegogy and technology best practices. Participants engage in project based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

Canvas, but not only Canvas...

Cohort-based community of learners

Engaging facilitators

Badges and Micro-credentials

Project-based, not seat time (or tests)

We love Canvas, but we didn't want to just show you the features of Canvas in isolation. We wanted to showcase the connection between Canvas and teaching and learning best practices. So these courses contain a combination of information about research-based best practices and strategies for using Canvas to its fullest potential.


Need more Canvas Basics first? We have a free course for that. Check it out here: Canvas Basics

We love Canvas, but we didn't want to just show you the features of Canvas in isolation. We wanted to showcase the connection between Canvas and teaching and learning best practices. So these courses contain a combination of information about research-based best practices and strategies for using Canvas to its fullest potential.


Need more Canvas Basics first? We have a free course for that. Check it out here: Canvas Basics

Upmost in our minds when creating the program was - how will participants be able to apply this content? The application in our participants' learning environments is key -- all of the assessment pieces in the CCE program ask participants to create something they will use in their own teaching and learning environments. There is no seat-time requirement, and there are no tests.

Upmost in our minds when creating the program was - how will participants be able to apply this content? The application in our participants' learning environments is key -- all of the assessment pieces in the CCE program ask participants to create something they will use in their own teaching and learning environments. There is no seat-time requirement, and there are no tests.

Our program is cohort based, and we value and leverage the relationships made among the peers as they progress through the courses.


Upon enrollment into the program, participants are also enrolled in a Resource Center course for their program - either K12 or Higher Ed. This allows for broader community connections outside of the cohorts.


We also encourage participants to share on Twitter, which they frequently do! In July 2021 we asked participants to share their why about joining the Canvas Certified Educator program with the #CCEinProgress on Twitter. The first 20 folks who posted were sent some special sticker swag:



A critical piece of the courses is the facilitator for communication, engagement, and feedback. All of the CCE facilitators are educators and Instructure employees who have been through the CCE program. They represent educators in K12 and HE from all over the United States.

Badges: Upon successful completion of each course, participants earn that course's badge through Badgr. At the conclusion of the entire program, participants receive the designation of Canvas Certified Educator. along with the final CCE badge. The badge and certification are valid for 2 years. If a participant wishes to re-certify in future years, they will be able to do so by taking 2 new elective courses.



Digital Promise Micro-credentials: We are proud to partner with Digital Promise to give our CCE participants the opportunity to earn a Digital Promise Micro-credential for each of the CCE courses. This is an optional part of the CCE program, and gives our participants an additional way to show what they have learned. Each course is aligned to one of Digital Promise's Micro-credentials. We provide a template in each course if participants decide they want to apply for the micro-credential in addition to the badge the course awards. We also provide a coupon for participants for those micro-credentials that have a fee, so there is not cost to the CCE participants.

A critical piece of the courses is the facilitator for communication, engagement, and feedback. All of the CCE facilitators are educators and Instructure employees who have been through the CCE program. They represent educators in K12 and HE from all over the United States.

Our program is cohort based, and we value and leverage the relationships made among the peers as they progress through the courses.


Upon enrollment into the program, participants are also enrolled in a Resource Center course for their program - either K12 or Higher Ed. This allows for broader community connections outside of the cohorts.


We also encourage participants to share on Twitter, which they frequently do! In July 2021 we asked participants to share their why about joining the Canvas Certified Educator program with the #CCEinProgress on Twitter. The first 20 folks who posted were sent some special sticker swag:



Badges: Upon successful completion of each course, participants earn that course's badge through Badgr. At the conclusion of the entire program, participants receive the designation of Canvas Certified Educator. along with the final CCE badge. The badge and certification are valid for 2 years. If a participant wishes to re-certify in future years, they will be able to do so by taking 2 new elective courses.



Digital Promise Micro-credentials: We are proud to partner with Digital Promise to give our CCE participants the opportunity to earn a Digital Promise Micro-credential for each of the CCE courses. This is an optional part of the CCE program, and gives our participants an additional way to show what they have learned. Each course is aligned to one of Digital Promise's Micro-credentials. We provide a template in each course if participants decide they want to apply for the micro-credential in addition to the badge the course awards. We also provide a coupon for participants for those micro-credentials that have a fee, so there is not cost to the CCE participants.

Frequently Asked about CCE: When do the courses start?

Courses start every six weeks. Click the Upcoming Cohorts button below to see Cohort start dates and projected finish dates!

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

Upcoming Cohorts

CCE Cohort Calendar by Erin Keefe

Frequently Asked about CCE: What have participants said about it?

The quotes below are from CCE participants. Red are from Higher Ed and blue are from K12. Check out what they had to say!

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

Upcoming Cohorts

"I appreciate the hands-on approach in having us apply what we have learned in our own courses. After all, we learn more by doing. I also appreciated the variety of positions of my peers. It was wonderful learning about how they use Canvas. I got some great ideas from them! Very well done..."

“This course is making me engage in the Canvas platform in ways that I was not aware of, but it is showing me how it can be a very useful platform for providing content to participants virtually.”

"It was refreshing to have time to focus on professional growth and put it immediately into action."

"This is probably the most meaningful professional learning I have taken. I like the way the course is designed as a series instead of a one-time learning experience. I also like that we have to apply what we are learning. There are many opportunities for reflection. The tasks are appropriately challenging. The content in the course is above par and is 100% aligned with the strategic plan for our school system. I wish I could have every teacher in my system complete this course."

"The CORE 2 course encouraged me to use Canvas features in a unique way. Increasing student participation, progression, and motivation is an ongoing challenge for me. CORE 2 helped get my lessons pointed in a fresh direction!"

I like that this workshop is asking me to think about using Canvas tools in a new way. I feel like I’m thinking about new ways of approaching more personalized learning instead of how to fit more traditional classroom teaching into Canvas.

I am continually stepping outside my comfort level in this course and learning so much. The resources are amazing and I will continue to reference these resources when I am out of the class.

Frequently Asked about CCE: How can I enroll?

We have two enrollment options. Check out which might be best for you!

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

Upcoming Cohorts

1

Individual Courses - Catalog

Full Program - Invoice

  • Great for individual purchases
  • Pay-as-you go model
  • Purchase any time through our CCE Catalog site
  • Payment is accepted through PayPal
  • Visit the CCE Catalog to purchase

  • Convenience of paying on an invoice
  • Can purchase any number of programs
  • Discounts available for bulk purchases
  • Dedicated cohorts available for more than 20 participants at the same institution
  • For info, contact us at cce@instructure.com

Need to ask your institution for funding? Check out our sample email template.

Frequently Asked about CCE: Where can I learn more?

We hope that this has helped you answer a few of your questions about the Canvas Certfieid Educator program. Here are a few more resources that might help you!

What will I learn?

How are courses structured?

What is the time committment?

How is this program different?

When do the courses start?

What have folks said about it?

How can I enroll?

Where can I learn more?

Upcoming Cohorts

Visit the CCE Website

Visit the CCE Catalog

Send us an Email

Follow #CanvasCertified

Send us your questions at cce@instructure.com


You can also ask your sales rep or CSM for more information!

Follow @CanvasLMS on Twitter for all of your Canvas news, including breaking CCE news and scholarship opportunities.


Follow the #CanvasCertified and #CCEinProgress hashtags for participant chatter!