Teaching Today’s College Students Certificate

College classrooms today are more diverse, more dynamic—and more complex—than ever before. To really connect with students and support their success, educators need more than just content expertise. They need tools, strategies, and a teaching mindset that works for today’s learners. Whether you're new to teaching or looking to sharpen your teaching skills at a community college or a four-year institution, this flexible, fully online certificate program can help you become the kind of educator who makes a real difference with today’s college students.

While many instructors enter the college classroom as experts in their fields, few have had formal training in effective teaching practices. Most teach the way they were taught—but today’s diverse student body requires more. This program is designed to change that. You’ll get practical training grounded in current research and built around compassion, inclusion, and real student needs. At Regis, we believe effective teaching is something you can learn, and in this program, you’ll gain the tools to:

• Communicate more effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds
• Adjust your curriculum to meet students where they are
• Use differentiated instruction strategies that work in real classrooms
• Design and apply assessment strategies that drive student success

• 100% Online and Asynchronous: Learn on your own schedule—perfect for full-time faculty or anyone balancing a busy schedule.
• Accelerated and Flexible Completion Options: Finish in as little as one semester full-time (two courses per eight-week term), or part-time at your own pace.
• Rolling Admissions: Apply anytime and start when you're ready.
• Graduate-Level Certificate: Earn 12 graduate credits and a certificate you can add to your resume or teaching portfolio.
• Support Faculty Success: Stronger teaching can lead to better student outcomes and stronger course evaluations.

This 12-credit certificate program consists of four courses, all delivered online in eight-week terms. Each course is designed to build the instructional capacity of higher education faculty across disciplines.

Applicants must meet all graduate admission requirements as set by the Regis College Graduate Admissions Office.

To earn the certificate, students must receive a grade of B- (3.0) or higher in all courses.

Apply now or request more information to learn how Regis College can help you become a more effective, compassionate, and student-centered educator.