ION Professional eLearning Programs prepare you to become a leader in online learning and beyond. ION offers professional certificates and courses in online teaching best practices, accessibility, learning technology, artificial intelligence, open educational resources, and more. Whether you work at a university, community college, secondary school, or business, ION's curriculum supports your professional growth.
Starting January 2027! ION courses run on a flexible schedule: new sessions open four times a year (January, March, June, and October), and you work at your own pace within each course's suggested time frame. Courses don’t have required live meetings but do have optional video calls with instructors and colleagues. You can enroll in a full certificate program, or in a single course. You will earn a certificate either way, but enrolling in a certificate program offers discounted registration. Registration and invoicing for a program can be completed by emailing ion@uis.edu with the preferred course sections. You will be enrolled in your preferred sections and emailed an invoice wih the appropriate discounts.
Browse our courses and enroll today! We also offer microcredentials. A microcredential is a short, focused certificate that validates a specific skill or competency. Microcredentials can be found on our certificate program page.
Ready to get started? Browse our Courses or Certificate Programs and enroll today!
Special note for community college faculty and staff: Many community colleges in Illinois partner with UIS to offer ION eLearning courses at a discounted rate to their employees. All Illinois community college faculty and staff can participate. Please reach out to ION eLearning at ion@uis.edu or your department head or development coordinator to learn about potential discount/reimbursement options before registering.
Tuition
| 8-week course | 4-week course | Certificate bundle | Enrollment windows |
|---|---|---|---|
| $445 per enrollment | $345 per enrollment | 10% off vs. à la carte | Jan · Mar · Jun · Oct (4 start dates/year) |
Certificate Bundle Pricing
When you enroll in a complete certificate program, you receive 10% off the total à la carte course price. Bundle pricing is paid upfront at the time of enrollment. Registration and invoicing for a program can be completed by emailing ion@uis.edu with the preferred course sections. You will be enrolled in your preferred sections and emailed an invoice wih the appropriate discounts.
| Program | Courses included | À la carte | Bundle (10% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Online Teacher (MOT) | 6 courses (all 8-week) | $2,670 | $2,400 Save $270 |
| Certified Online Teacher (COT) | 3 courses (all 8-week) | $1,335 | $1,200 Save $135 |
| Digital Accessibility for Educators (DAE) | 4 courses (three 4-week, one 8-week) | $1,480 | $1,330 Save $150 |
| OER for Instruction (OER) | 3 courses (one 4-week, two 8-week) | $1,235 | $1,110 Save $125 |
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