Distance Education Recertification

PCC’s recertification requirement is a crucial part of the college’s mission to provide high-quality and equitable online courses. Recertification ensures that faculty are up-to-date with current tools, strategies and legal requirements, and that faculty training is aligned with PCC AP 4105.

To maintain eligibility to teach online, faculty are required to satisfy one pathway for recertification (outlined below) every three years. Faculty may complete that requirement at any point in the 3-year cycle. The new recertification date would be the year they complete their 4th hour towards recertification.

Certification Dates

The Distance Education Office will keep a list of recertification dates for faculty, similar to the EEO Training list, behind a Lancerpoint login.

Options For Recertification

Option 1: Complete the Peer Online Course Review process at PCC or any other CCC

Option 2: Complete 4 hours of workshops related to distance education.

The following would automatically be approved:

Other workshops that focus on accessibility, substantive interaction, authentic assessment, equity, etc. may count on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Distance Education Office.

If you complete an activity outside of PCC that you want to count towards your recertification obligation, you will need to complete the external training form that is available on the Vision Resource Center Welcome Page.

If certification lapses, faculty must complete the 8-week OTC course OR pass DE Equivalency for one course. Questions?

Contact the DE Office at pcconline@pasadena.edu

Opt Out of Recertification

If you do not plan to continue teaching online, fill out the Opt Out of Recertification Form.

Opt Out of Recertification Form

Logging in with your @pasadena.edu email is required to fill out the form.