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Course Description

Excellence in Community College Teaching is an opportunity for educators from any discipline or program area, whether at Central Piedmont or other community colleges—to learn new skills and refine existing ones. This certification program provides participants with an understanding and awareness of effective course design, technology integration, student engagement, classroom management techniques, and faculty resources that support student retention, completion, and success.

Course Outline

Topics include:

  • Course Design
  • Classroom management and organization
  • Technology
  • Student Engagement
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Individual student learning styles

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • (LO1): Explain the historical development, mission, and role of community colleges in higher education and articulate how these factors influence teaching practices and student success. (SESSION 1) 
  • (LO2): Design student-centered learning experiences by applying principles of teaching philosophy, instructional anchors, and strategies tailored to the diverse needs of community college learners. (SESSION 1) 
  • (LO3): Develop measurable student learning outcomes and authentic assessments using frameworks such as Bloom’s Taxonomy to promote effective teaching and learning. (SESSION 2) 
  • (LO4): Plan for inclusive and supportive classroom practices that foster engagement, collaboration, and equity, including strategies for classroom management, accommodations, and mental health support. (SESSION 3) 
  • (LO5): Create a personalized professional growth plan that leverages networking, community resources, and reflective practice to sustain continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness. (SESSION 4) 
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Section Title
Excellence in Community College Teaching
FIS ID
362317
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Days
W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 01, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 11, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Days
W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 15, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 25, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cato Campus / CPCC
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
tuition non-credit $125.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 25, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 25, 2026
Section Notes
This class meets twice in-person with instructor (14 hrs.), twice online with instructor (6 hrs.), in addition to online study tasks without instructor 10 hrs.)  
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