The growth in e-learning and online learning has increased dramatically in the last 10 years in school districts and institutions of higher education. The movement into online education and e-learning has resulted in a significant need for practitioners who can knowledgeably take a lead in these efforts (e.g., teachers and instructors, instructional designers and technologists, and administrators).

Portland State is meeting this need through a 15-quarter credit/noncredit, online certificate of completion program. At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Analyze e-learning needs
• Apply learning theory, instructional theory, and system theory in the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and maintenance of e-learning programs
• Lead and manage e-learning technology teams
• Manage online training/distance learning organizations and
  e-learning technology projects
• Provide timely advice on current and emerging technologies