Fresno Pacific University
Professional Development Certificates
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See the degree grade →A suite of online professional development certificate courses for practicing K–12 educators seeking targeted skill growth. Courses are asynchronous and flexible, designed for working teachers who want practical classroom-ready strategies, subject knowledge, or technology skills without enrolling in a credential program.
What you'll study
Each certificate is built from required and elective courses selected to match your interests and career goals. Instructors are experienced classroom teachers with advanced degrees and design course content to be immediately useful in the classroom. Popular certificate topics include:
- Art in the Classroom
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom
- California History
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Coaching for Excellence
- Computer Science Authorization and Licensure
- Curriculum Design and Assessment
- Early Childhood Education
- English Language Arts Teaching
- Exceptional Children
- Health Education Teaching
- Life Science Teaching
- Literature Appreciation
- Mathematics Teaching
- Online Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching
- Physical Science Teaching
- Social Emotional Learning
- STEM Teaching
- Strength and Conditioning
- Student Engagement
- Technology Skills for Educators
- United States History
- Whole-Child Education
Entry requirements
Complete the required and elective course work for the chosen certificate and submit the short Application for Continuing Education Certificate form. Once FPU verifies successful completion of the stated courses and units, the certificate is awarded and posted to the participant’s transcript.
Career prospects
These certificates are aimed at current teachers who want immediately applicable classroom strategies or new subject knowledge. FPU notes courses can support earning certifications and may lead to salary increases—specific salary impacts depend on local district policies. The program is intended to broaden expertise and help teachers advance within K–12 settings, but it does not substitute for credential programs.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
FPU markets the certificates as affordable by allowing pay-as-you-enroll for each course and eliminating travel costs since learning is fully online. The university is accredited by the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUD) and courses are approved by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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