The Teletraining Institute's certification programs are designed to recognize a unique level of professional achievement and competency. We have three certification programs available.

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An individual can complete this challenging process to receive recognition as a highly capable, well-qualified distance educator or administrator. The designation of Certified Distance Learning Instructor or Administrator is recognized as a sign of achievement and competence. These Certification programs provide more than ordinary assurance of professional quality services.

The CDL designation is awarded to those who have passed a rigorous process that tests and exhibits the competency of experienced professionals in the distance learning field. Candidates for certification must attain the prescribed instructional or administrative hours, complete the core curriculum courses, and earn the required eligibility points. 

Program Requirements

CDLI (Certified Distance Learning Instructor) &
Department of Labor Telecommunicator

Core Curriculum 

Complete one course from the following:

• The Academy
• Teletechniques I
• Teletechniques I Online
• Web Based Instruction

Also complete:

• Teletechniques II
• Teletechniques III

Experience

Complete 80 hours of actual instruction at a distance

Professional Development

Earn 4 points for professional development activities. (1 pt. per activity) e.g., attendance at TeleCon, eLearning, EdTech, Online Learning, or similar conferences. 1 pt. for each attended; membership in a Distance Learning professional organization such as USDLA; additional courses related to distance learning, Teletraining's Distance Education Boot Camp

Service to Industry

Earn 2 points for service to the profession (e.g., Office holder in Distance Learning organization, publication of Distance Learning article in refereed journal; presenter on Distance Learning at a professional conference; workshop/seminar leader for Distance Learning program to colleagues

Final Presentation

Submit one of the following: 

• A 30-minute video instructional unit from one of your courses
• The URL address and password for your online course

Include a document of your personal experiences or research compiled in your area of distance education. 

For a CDLI requirement checklist, click here.

CDLA 
(Certified Distance Learning Administrator)

Core Curriculum 

Complete two courses from the following:

• The Academy
• Teletechniques I
• Web Based Instruction
• Technician Training

Also complete:

• Management Solutions for Distance Education

Experience

Serve 12 months as an active Distance Learning administrator or coordinator performing specified duties.

Professional Development

Earn 6 points for professional development activities (1 pt. per activity). e.g., attendance at TeleCon, eLearning, EdTech, Training, Online Learning or similar conference - 1 pt. for each attended; membership in a Distance Learning professional organization such as USDLA; additional courses related to distance learning, Teletraining's Distance Education Boot Camp.

Service to Industry

Earn 4 points for service to the profession.* e.g., Office holder in a Distance Learning organization, publication of distance learning article in refereed journal; presenter on Distance Learning at a professional conference; workshop/seminar leader for Distance Learning program to colleagues

*Required as one of the four is to be a major contributor in the writing and submission of a distance education grant proposal.

Final Presentation

Submit for review one of the following: 

• Business plan for distance education
• Marketing plan for distance education
• Scheduling process for distance education
• Training guide for distance education

Include a document of your personal experiences or research compiled in your area of distance education. 

For a requirement checklist for CDLA, click here.

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