Career Details

Certified Postsecondary Instructor

Description

The CPI examination assesses whether someone with at least 6 months experience as a postsecondary instructor (i.e. beyond high school) has the skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate learning. It requires that candidates possess a general knowledge of education theory and practice, particularly adult education. This exam looks ONLY at teaching skills. It is for any instructor at the postsecondary level, no matter what subject s/he teaches.

Certifying Organization

National Center for Competency Testing

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Oracle Recruiting Cloud 2024 Implementation Professional

Certifying Organization

Oracle Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Certified Postsecondary Instructor

Certifying Organization

National Center for Competency Testing

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

DoDEA Certification

Certifying Organization

Department of Defense Education Activity

Type

A - Core

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