Online Teaching Certificate

Issued on 02 Feb 2026 by

City Tech Microcredentials

Expires: 02 Feb 2029

This certificate and digital badge are awarded to faculty members at City Tech who have successfully completed the Online Faculty Certification Course (OFCC) or the 1-on-1 course recertification and shown proficiency in designing and developing effective online learning experiences. Based on the SUNY OSQR Rubric, this certification signifies the faculty member's commitment to quality online instruction and their ability to create engaging, accessible, and well-structured online courses. Badge earners have demonstrated evidence of Regular Substantive Interactions and competency in key areas such as course overview and information, design layout and accessibility, content and activities, interaction, course technologies and tools, as well as assessment and feedback.

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Issuer

City Tech Microcredentials

microcredentials@citytech.cuny.edu

City Tech Microcredentials is an innovative extension of City Tech that enhances career readiness and professional skills through its role as a digital credentials platform. City Tech Microcredentials issues digital badges that represent verified competencies and are highly valued in today’s job market. It systematically records skills at a resume-ready level, giving learners credible evidence of their achievements and simplifying the process of validating their skills, knowledge, and competencies. This initiative connects academic knowledge with practical skills, demonstrating our commitment to developing skilled, adaptable students equipped to navigate the modern economy.

Criteria

To earn this badge, participants must complete one of the following tracks:

Regular Track (Certification)

Complete the 4-week asynchronous Brightspace Basics course, covering announcements, assignments, discussions, and the grade book.
Create four weeks of course content for an actual online course.
Ensure the developed content meets the OFCC Rubric's six standards: Course Overview and Information, Course Technology & Tools, Design & Layout, Content and Activities Interaction, Assessment and Feedback.
Demonstrate proficiency in delivering subject matter in the chosen modality (Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous, or Hybrid/Blended).

Fast Track (Recertification)

Have previously taught an online (asynchronous, synchronous, or hybrid) course at City Tech before certification.
Demonstrate ability to use the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS).
Demonstrate that the course meets all OFCC Rubric's six standards: Course Overview and Information, Course Technology & Tools, Design & Layout, Content and Activities Interaction, Assessment and Feedback.
Provide evidence of Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) in the online course.
Demonstrate proficiency in delivering subject matter in the chosen modality (Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous, or Hybrid/Blended).