Program Overview
Higher education institutions are grappling with unprecedented challenges; they need faculty who can drive improvements in student engagement, retention, and success. The Georgetown Certificate in Teaching &Learning in Higher Education will equip novice and experienced faculty and learning professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to create a positive learning environment and increase student engagement.
Blending theory and practice, this program covers the critical issues in teaching and learning, from designing effective learning experiences to assessing student learning, engaging and communicating with students, navigating student behavior challenges, fostering an inclusive learning climate, and addressing ethical and compliance issues. Participants will craft a teaching philosophy, conduct a classroom observation, and develop a plan to continuously improve their teaching practice. Through expert-led instruction, self-reflection, peer discussions, case studies, and simulated practice, you will gain the necessary skills to excel as an educator.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will be able to:
- Apply learning theories and frameworks to curriculum design, teaching practice, and student assessment activities.
- Select appropriate strategies and methods to enhance student engagement, navigate classroom challenges, and foster an inclusive learning environment.
- Conduct and analyze assessments to improve student learning, teacher practice, and course design.
- Integrate ethics, compliance, and the institutional mission into teaching and learning activities to ensure alignment with core values and standards.
- Develop a personalized strategy to facilitate student-centered learning and advance your teaching practice.
How to Apply
Please review the refund policies in our Student Handbook before completing your registration.
Degree Requirement
You must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in order to enroll in our certificate programs. For each cohort, an application review committee offers admission to a diverse group of students to enrich the classroom experience.
Tips for the Online Application
- Our online application securely stores your information and saves your progress so you can update and complete your information at your convenience
- Click the “SAVE” button at each stage of the application process to ensure that your work and documents are uploaded
Tips for Your Letter of Recommendation (not required for all programs)
- Your recommender is notified when you submit your online application
- Notify your recommenders ahead of time and submit your application at least one week prior to the deadline to allow time for them to complete and submit your recommendation
- A personal email address for your recommender works best
- Government, military, and corporate email servers often have filters that delay or prevent messages from being delivered
International Students
International students who enter the U.S. on a valid visa are eligible to enroll in certificate courses. However, Georgetown University cannot sponsor student visas for noncredit professional certificate programs.
A TOEFL examination is not required for non-native speakers of English but students are expected to read, write, and comprehend English at the graduate level to fully participate in and gain from the program.
Students from most countries may register for our online certificate programs, however, due to international laws, residents of certain countries are prohibited from registering.
Tuition & Funding
The total tuition for this program is $2,900. All course materials are included with the tuition.
Funding
Noncredit professional certificates do not qualify for federal financial aid, scholarships, grants, or needs-based aid. However, several finance and funding options do exist, as listed below.
Some employers offer funding for employee education or professional development. If an employer guarantees payment for employee education and training, Georgetown will accept an Intent to Pay form. If you are using employer sponsorship or training authorizations, you must submit an Intent to Pay form with your registration.
If your employer will pay for your tuition, select “Third-Party Billing” as your method of payment when you register for courses online. Please submit an Intent to Pay form indicating that your employer or another third party should be billed for tuition. Invoices will not be generated without this form on file.
Federal agencies may:
- Pay training and education expenses from appropriated funds or other available funds for training needed to support program functions
- Reimburse employees for all or part of the costs of training or education
- Share training and education costs with employees
- Pay travel expenses for employees assigned to training
- Adjust an employee's normal work schedule for educational purposes not related to official duties
Georgetown accepts Standard Form-182 (SF-182) for training authorizations from the federal government.
*Federal employees should ask the appropriate budget officer about training budgets available.
Eligible Georgetown employees may use their Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) benefits to fund 90% of the certificate program tuition—employees will be invoiced for the remaining 10% of tuition and must pay any other charges associated with their certificate program. Employees using TAP benefits may work directly with the HR Benefits Office to ensure payment prior to the start of any course. This payment option is only valid if registration occurs at least 10–14 business days prior to the start date of the first course. Any fees incurred due to course withdrawal are the student’s responsibility and are not funded by Georgetown University TAP. For questions regarding TAP benefits, please contact the HR/Benefits Office at tapbenefits@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-2500.
The professional certificate programs offer an interest-free payment plan for certificate programs that are more than one month in duration and for which the total tuition is greater than or equal to $4,000. The payment plan is structured in the following manner:
- Payment #1: A down payment of 25% of the total tuition balance must be paid online (within 72 hours after you register and select Payment Plan) via the Noncredit Student Portal. Please submit your down payment as soon as possible.
- Payments #2, #3, and #4: Your remaining balance will be due in three (3) equal monthly installments beginning 30 calendar days after your down payment is processed. Your monthly payments must be paid via credit card in the Noncredit Student Portal. You will be able to access each invoice and payment due date in your student account.
- PLEASE NOTE: Automatic Payment Service is not available. You must make each subsequent payment via the Noncredit Student Portal.
A number of tuition benefits are available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and under various parts of the GI Bill®. Please visit the Resources for Military Students page for additional information and instructions.
Tuition Discounts
Only one tuition discount may be applied at the time of registration. Tuition discounts cannot be combined. Tuition discounts are not applied retroactively. Please contact pdcprograms@georgetown.edu with any questions.
A 30% discount is available to all Georgetown University undergraduate and graduate students and alumni for many certificates offered within SCS’s Professional Development & Certificates (PDC) portfolio. All Georgetown University alumni who graduated from a degree program or completed an SCS non-credit certificate are eligible. When registering for an eligible certificate through the SCS website, you will see the "30% Once a Hoya Always a Hoya Discount" as an option. The Enrollment Team will then verify your eligibility status as a Georgetown University student or alumnus.
Georgetown SCS offers a 20% discount for eligible certificates to organizations that register 5 or more employees for the same certificate cohort at the same time. Eligible organizations include government agencies, nonprofit agencies, and for-profit businesses. Please contact pdcprograms@georgetown.edu for steps and procedures to ensure your group has access to the discount.
Employees of Boeing receive a 10% tuition discount on select programs and courses
Employees of companies that belong to the EdAssist education network may receive a 10% tuition discount on select programs and courses. Contact EdAssist directly to find out if you qualify.
Total tuition for the Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education program is $2,900.
Still Have Questions?
Certificate Admissions and Enrollment
Email: itlprograms@georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 687-7000
Student Accounts
Email: noncreditaccounts@georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 687-7696
Certifying Military Benefits
Email: pdcvabenefits@georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 784-7321
