Expand your teaching responsibilities and skills, or begin pursuing a teaching degree with an online certificate in education and teaching. Online education certificates are offered to students of all teaching levels. Certain programs, like early childhood education, special education and educational administration, are designed for students who are already instructors and want to switch grade levels, curriculums or student demographics. It also applies to teachers who want to advance to administrative and leadership positions. Students who do not have any teaching experience can obtain a teacher aide certificate and some educational technology certificates, in order to observe teachers in the classroom and practice instructing students by yourself.

Students in an education and teaching certificate program will learn about theories, teaching principles, ethics and classroom management, as well as education leadership, current technology and creating lesson plans. Depending on your level of education and experience, completing an education and teaching certificate may qualify you to work as a special education teacher, a school administrator, a principal and even a superintendent.

Top Education Certificate Programs

• Curriculum – Curriculum Preparation Certificate Programs
• Distance Education – Training Programs for eLearning
• Early Childhood – Early Childhood Education Certificates
• Educational Administration – Administration Training for School Leaders
• Educational Leadership – Leadership Programs for Educators
• ESL – English as a Second Language Training Certificates
• General Education – General Education Training Programs
• K12 Education – Programs for Elementary and High School Teachers
• Library Management – Library Management Training Programs
• Special Education – Certificates for Training Special Needs Students

Online Certificate Programs by School

	University of Phoenix - The University of Phoenix is the most well known online university in the World. They have an excellent reputation and hundreds of thousands graduating every year. They can assist you with all of your needs from several specialized certificate programs, associate's degrees, and much more. You may want to take a close look at their project management or nursing and healthcare certificate programs. The University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission which is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
	Ashworth College - Ashworth is a worldwide leader in career education programs. They offer 35 certificate programs (PC Service & Repair, Early Childhood Education, Carpentry, Electrician, Gunsmithing, Locksmithing, Private Investigation, and much more..) all programs are fully accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. If you are looking for an excellent certificate program for an affordable price, you will find that Ashworth is one of the best values in online education.
	Penn Foster Career School - Penn Foster Career School has around 30 different online certificate programs to offer students from across the U.S. and Canada. If you are looking for medical billing and coding or medical assisting then Penn Foster is a great choice, but they have everything from nursing certifications to business and computer certifications. Penn Foster College also has fashion design certificates and wedding planning or bridal consulting programs. Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.