Teaching Certification 

APU's accreditation stipulates that all faculty must complete this certification course prior to teaching their first online, hybrid, or hyflex course. All faculty must renew certification every two years.

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Description: This certification course orients faculty to APU's philosophy and approach to teaching in different modalities. Specifically, these courses offer faculty technical training on the effective use of Canvas (APU's learning management system) and pedagogical training on how to integrate the Christian faith in their courses.

Course Modules:

1. APU Instructional Modalities: Online, Hybrid, Hyflex

2. Canvas Essentials 1: Overview & Communication

3. Canvas Essentials 2: Course & Content

4. Canvas Essentials 3: Assessment & Grading

5. Core Concepts: Academic Faith Integration, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, & Accessibility

6. Resources

Check Your Certification Status

Your certification is valid for two years from the date of your certificate of completion. If you are not sure that you have been certified previously or do not have a copy of the certificate, check your status here: Modality Approved Faculty. If you have any questions, please contact canvas@apu.edu.