Getting Online Instruction Certified at VVC
DE Certified list (12/1/25)
Discover a range of professional development opportunities designed to support your success in teaching online and hybrid courses. Whether you're seeking DE certification, learning to navigate the Remote modality, or exploring external training resources, this section provides everything you need to enhance your skills and stay current with best practices in Distance Education. Explore the options below to get started.
Option 1: Internal VVC Training
To ensure the highest level of support for our students' success, Victor Valley College requires faculty to be certified to teach in Asynchronous online, Hybrid, Remote (synchronous online), and HyFlex modalities.
Asynchronous online and hybrid courses at Victor Valley College. For information on certification requirements and how to get started, please visit:
Online Instructor (DE) Certification
After obtaining DE certification, faculty may apply for approval to teach in the Remote modality, which is also referred to as synchronous online instruction. For more details on the application process, please visit:
You also have the opportunity to teach in the HyFlex modality, which allows students to participate either in person or online during the same class meeting. Teaching HyFlex requires planning for two audiences at once, clear communication about participation options, and intentional course design that supports access and engagement regardless of how a student attends on a given day.
For information on HyFlex training and approval requirements and how to get started, please visit:
External Training
CVC Online Network of Educators (@)ONE
The CCC @ONE offers a wide range of learning opportunities including webinars, self-paced courses, and full courses with badged completion. All courses are offered free to CCC instructors but often fill up fast so check back frequently.
Online Teaching & Design
The CVC-Online Network of educators 12-week Online Teaching & Design course is accepted by VVC as equivalent to our Online Instructor Certification.
Online Network of Educators - Learners
You can also complete Certificate in Online Teaching & Design badge as a 4-course pathway. Each course is 4 weeks and is approximately 10 hours/week (40 total hours):
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Introduction to Course Design: 40 hours
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10-10-10: Communication That Matters: 40 hours
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Assessment in Digital Learning: 40 hours
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Creating Accessible Course Content: 40 hours
Peer Online Course Review (POCR)
Are you interested in joining our Peer Online Course Reviewer group to support high-quality online instruction? This is a 12-week training opportunity with a time commitment of approximately 10 hours/week. This training is usually offered each fall and spring and they usually announce it via email.
Successfully complete the 12-week training and email your digital badge, to distance.education@vvc.edu.
For more details, please visit: Peer Online Course Review