Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership
Northwestern College Iowa

Program Details

You can become an instructional coach, peer mentor, or teacher leader with the Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership from NWC. This online teacher leadership graduate certificate appeals to certified teachers seeking specialized, graduate-level training.

The online courses focus on professional development, needs-assessment, and solution-based coaching. Topics of study include:

  • Peer assessment and instructional coaching
  • Professional learning communities for school improvement
  • Teacher as leader
  • Technology coaching and leadership

The online teacher leadership classes follow an eight-week schedule to allow focus on one course at a time. Upon completion of this certificate program, you can effect changes to enhance teaching and learning. It is more than a lane change; it is upgrading your vehicle for a premium ride for you and your students.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northwestern College Iowa is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License