Canvas Certified Educator FAQs
Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) is designed by educators for educators. A series of online courses make up the program, aimed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning. Check out our top Frequently Asked Questions and their answers below to see if it's right for you!
Exciting announcement!
What will I learn?
How are courses structured?
Upcoming Start Dates
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
February 17, 2026
What have participants said about it?
When do the courses start?
March 31, 2026
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
May 12, 2026
Canvas Certified Educator FAQs
Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) is designed by educators for educators. A series of online courses make up the program, aimed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning. Check out our top Frequently Asked Questions and their answers below to see if it's right for you!
What will I learn?
How are courses structured?
Upcoming Start Dates
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
March 31, 2026
What have participants said about it?
When do the courses start?
May 12, 2026
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
June 23, 2026
Frequently Asked about CCE: What will I learn?
Canvas Certified Educator is made up of two core courses and two electives. The program is designed as a progression, and each course builds on the last. More about the courses is below - click to see a short description.
CORE 1: Developing Engaging High Quality Instruction
CORE 2: Delivering Personalized Learning Experiences
ELECTIVE Options
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Where can I learn more?
Frequently Asked about CCE: How are courses structured?
Each course is designed the same way to provide a familiar environment for our particpants. Check out more details below.
- Courses are asynchronous with due dates
- Courses are facilitated by an Instructure employee who has also been through the program
- Each course runs for six weeks
- There are four weeks of content. The two weeks built in at the end of the course are for final project completion and flexibility
- All of the Modules follow what we call our PANDA methodology, which we'll introduce you to in the program
- Weekly Modules include interactive Pages, reflective Discussion questions, and application Assignments
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
When do the courses start?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: What is the time commitment?
Courses are designed to be completed in six weeks. Courses begin every six weeks throughout the year. See more below!
- Since there are 4 courses, and each course runs for 6 weeks, it will take a participant a total of 24 weeks to become Canvas Certified
- We estimate each CORE course takes about 10 hours to complete
- Most participants spend about 2-3 hours per week during the four weeks of the content in the CORE courses
- We estimate each ELECTIVE course takes about 7 hours to complete
- Although there are due dates, they are flexible. They are meant to serve as guideposts throughout the six weeks
- We understand that life happens, and our facilitators are available for questions and concerns
- We work with participants who need extensions or who need to pause their enrollments
Once all four courses are successfully completed, a participant can submit for their certification badge. This badge is valid for two years. After two years, to re-cerfity, a participant must successfully complete a new elective.
How are courses structured?
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Where can I learn more?
Frequently Asked about CCE: How is this program different?
The CCE program is deeply tied to pedegogy and technology best practices. Participants engage in project based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!
Canvas, but not only Canvas...
Project-based, not seat time (or tests)
Cohort-based community of learners
Engaging facilitators
Badges and Micro-credentials
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: When do the courses start?
Courses start every six weeks. Click the Upcoming Cohorts button below to see Cohort start dates and projected finish dates!
Upcoming Cohorts
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: What have participants said about it?
The quotes below are from CCE participants and the videos are from some of our graduates of the program. Check out what they had to say!
"It was refreshing to have time to focus on professional growth and put it immediately into action."
I like that this workshop is asking me to think about using Canvas tools in a new way. I feel like I’m thinking about new ways of approaching more personalized learning instead of how to fit more traditional classroom teaching into Canvas.
I am continually stepping outside my comfort level in this course and learning so much. The resources are amazing and I will continue to reference these resources when I am out of the class.
Upcoming Cohorts
"This is probably the most meaningful professional learning I have taken. I like the way the course is designed as a series instead of a one-time learning experience. I also like that we havze to apply what we are learning. There are many opportunities for reflection. The tasks are appropriately challenging. The content in the course is above par and is 100% aligned with the strategic plan for our school system. I wish I could have every teacher in my system complete this course."
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
When do the courses start?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Where can I learn more?
Frequently Asked about CCE: How can I enroll my participants?
We have two enrollment options. Check out which might be best for you!
Full Program - Invoice
Individual Courses
- Great for individual purchases
- Pay-as-you go model
- Purchase any time through our Canvas Certified Website
- Visit the Canvas Certified Website here!
- Convenience of paying on an invoice
- Can purchase any number of programs
- Discounts available for bulk purchases
- Dedicated cohorts available for more than 30 participants at the same institution
- For info, contact us at cce@instructure.com, or reach out to your CSM or your contact in Sales
Upcoming Cohorts
NOTE: This method is only for individual course purchases. If you would like to purchase more than one course, or for multiple participants, please see the Full Program option.
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
What is the time committment?
What have folks said about it?
When do the courses start?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: Where can I learn more?
We hope that this has helped you answer a few of your questions about the Canvas Certfied Educator program. Here are a few more resources that might help you!
Visit the CCE Website
Send us an Email
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Canvas Certified Educator Reimagined for 2026
Since its inception in 2020, CCE has empowered countless educators, and to mark this exciting milestone, we've given the program a comprehensive refresh. While it remains the same great certification you know and value, we've conducted a thorough review of the content and structure to ensure it continues to be as relevant and impactful as possible. This reimagining includes:
- Two revised CORE courses that integrate the best of our current material with new research and resources focusing on contemporary learning topics.
- Two elective courses of your choice, allowing you to tailor the certification to align perfectly with your specific needs and interests.
Get ready to experience the next evolution of CCE!
Check out the FAQs!
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Canvas Certified Educator FAQs
Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) is designed by educators for educators. A series of online courses make up the program, aimed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning. Check out our top Frequently Asked Questions and their answers below to see if it's right for you!
Exciting announcement!
What will I learn?
How are courses structured?
Upcoming Start Dates
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
February 17, 2026
What have participants said about it?
When do the courses start?
March 31, 2026
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
May 12, 2026
Canvas Certified Educator FAQs
Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) is designed by educators for educators. A series of online courses make up the program, aimed to strengthen your hands-on experience teaching with Canvas as you learn pedagogical best practices for online and blended learning. Check out our top Frequently Asked Questions and their answers below to see if it's right for you!
What will I learn?
How are courses structured?
Upcoming Start Dates
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
March 31, 2026
What have participants said about it?
When do the courses start?
May 12, 2026
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
June 23, 2026
Frequently Asked about CCE: What will I learn?
Canvas Certified Educator is made up of two core courses and two electives. The program is designed as a progression, and each course builds on the last. More about the courses is below - click to see a short description.
CORE 1: Developing Engaging High Quality Instruction
CORE 2: Delivering Personalized Learning Experiences
ELECTIVE Options
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Where can I learn more?
Frequently Asked about CCE: How are courses structured?
Each course is designed the same way to provide a familiar environment for our particpants. Check out more details below.
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
When do the courses start?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: What is the time commitment?
Courses are designed to be completed in six weeks. Courses begin every six weeks throughout the year. See more below!
Once all four courses are successfully completed, a participant can submit for their certification badge. This badge is valid for two years. After two years, to re-cerfity, a participant must successfully complete a new elective.
How are courses structured?
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Where can I learn more?
Frequently Asked about CCE: How is this program different?
The CCE program is deeply tied to pedegogy and technology best practices. Participants engage in project based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!
Canvas, but not only Canvas...
Project-based, not seat time (or tests)
Cohort-based community of learners
Engaging facilitators
Badges and Micro-credentials
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: When do the courses start?
Courses start every six weeks. Click the Upcoming Cohorts button below to see Cohort start dates and projected finish dates!
Upcoming Cohorts
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: What have participants said about it?
The quotes below are from CCE participants and the videos are from some of our graduates of the program. Check out what they had to say!
"It was refreshing to have time to focus on professional growth and put it immediately into action."
I like that this workshop is asking me to think about using Canvas tools in a new way. I feel like I’m thinking about new ways of approaching more personalized learning instead of how to fit more traditional classroom teaching into Canvas.
I am continually stepping outside my comfort level in this course and learning so much. The resources are amazing and I will continue to reference these resources when I am out of the class.
Upcoming Cohorts
"This is probably the most meaningful professional learning I have taken. I like the way the course is designed as a series instead of a one-time learning experience. I also like that we havze to apply what we are learning. There are many opportunities for reflection. The tasks are appropriately challenging. The content in the course is above par and is 100% aligned with the strategic plan for our school system. I wish I could have every teacher in my system complete this course."
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
When do the courses start?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Where can I learn more?
Frequently Asked about CCE: How can I enroll my participants?
We have two enrollment options. Check out which might be best for you!
Full Program - Invoice
Individual Courses
Upcoming Cohorts
NOTE: This method is only for individual course purchases. If you would like to purchase more than one course, or for multiple participants, please see the Full Program option.
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
What is the time committment?
What have folks said about it?
When do the courses start?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Frequently Asked about CCE: Where can I learn more?
We hope that this has helped you answer a few of your questions about the Canvas Certfied Educator program. Here are a few more resources that might help you!
Visit the CCE Website
Send us an Email
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
Where can I learn more?
How can I enroll?
Canvas Certified Educator Reimagined for 2026
Since its inception in 2020, CCE has empowered countless educators, and to mark this exciting milestone, we've given the program a comprehensive refresh. While it remains the same great certification you know and value, we've conducted a thorough review of the content and structure to ensure it continues to be as relevant and impactful as possible. This reimagining includes:
- Two revised CORE courses that integrate the best of our current material with new research and resources focusing on contemporary learning topics.
- Two elective courses of your choice, allowing you to tailor the certification to align perfectly with your specific needs and interests.
Get ready to experience the next evolution of CCE!Check out the FAQs!