Certified Instructor Online (CIOTM) Program:

Certified Instructor Online (CIO^TM) Program:

“CIO” Philosophy, Approach and Code of Ethics
The designation “CIO” Certified Instructor Online is the first and only international progressive certification program for online faculty. The CIO program philosophy is based on the proven increase in learning outcomes for online student learners and increasing the effectiveness of online faculty. The approach to the CIO program is based on three levels of certification:

1. CIO – A (Associate Level)

2. CIO – M (Master Level)

3. CIO – P (Professional Level)

Adherence to the “CIO” Code of Ethics interwoven into the CIO programs and respective designations.

GENERAL “CIO^TM” CERTIFICATION CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
Everyone interested in obtaining CIO Certification Credentials should read this material.

· Purpose of Credentialing

· Summary of the CIO Credentialing Program - a brief overview

· Definitions and Terms

The Purpose of the “CIO” Certification Credentialing Program is to:

1. Establish and administer minimum standards for certifying and credentialing professional international online faculty and instructors.

2. Assure the online student learners and educational institutions that certified faculty and instructors meet or exceed these minimum standards.

3. Reinforce the need to continuously improve educational learning outcomes consistent with the accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission.

The “CIO” certification credential is awarded to professional instructors and faculty who validate that they meet or exceed these minimum standards established by Online Educators International (OEI). Upon successful completion of the CIO course you will receive:

A CIO certificate suitable for framing.
Authorization to use the initials CIO after your name.
Letter and/or press release to higher educational institutions you choose.

You will save yourself time, effort, and fees if you read all of the enclosed information before completing the application. The foundation for your success will come from your understanding of these standards. If you find standards that you do not yet meet, give yourself the time to fulfill these standards before making application.

To ensure that your application receives a fair and unbiased evaluation, three (3) Certified Online Instructors – with Professional level designation will be randomly selected to individually review, evaluate, and rate your application. Their ratings will be used to make a final determination regarding the awarding of your certification credentials.

Summary of CIO Certification Credentialing Program

CIO – A (Associate) Minimum Requirements
The basic CIO-A designation program consists of the following requirements:

1. Successful graduation from a regionally or internationally accredited educational institution with at least a Masters level degree conferred. Official transcripts will need to be submitted.

2. Successful completion of the CIO Training Certification Program (TCP) provided by Online Educators International (OEI).

3. Three (3) letters of recommendations from colleagues mailed to Online Educators International (OEI).

4. Compliance with laws related to standardized educators code of ethics.

5. Receipt of the $999 USD application fee and form.

6. Successful completion of at least one Online Educators International (OEI) sponsored or approved continuing education training programs every two years in order to retain CIO-A designation.

CIO – M (Master) Minimum Requirements
The basic CIO-M designation program consists of the following requirements:

1. Successful graduation from a regionally or internationally accredited educational institution with a Doctoral level degree conferred. Official transcripts will need to be submitted.

2. Successful completion of the CIO – A Training Certification Course provided by Online Educators International (OEI), and previous CIO-A designation.

3. Three (3) letters of recommendations from colleagues mailed to Online Educators International (OEI).

4. Compliance with laws related to standardized educators code of ethics.

5. Receipt of the $299 USD application fee and form.

6. Successful completion of at least one Online Educators International (OEI) sponsored or approved continuing education training programs every two years in order to retain CIO-M designation.

7. Successful submission of two (2) peer-reviewed journal article related to online education as approved by Online Educators International (OEI).

8. Successful completion of at least ten (10) online course instruction/facilitation and/or course development or revision, or any combination of the above. Official documentation and affidavit notarization is required.

CIO – P (Professional) Minimum Requirements
The basic CIO-P designation program consists of the following requirements:

1. Successful graduation from a regionally or internationally accredited educational institution with a Doctoral level degree conferred. Official transcripts will need to be submitted.

2. Successful completion of the CIO – A Training Certification Course provided by Online Educators International (OEI), and previous CIO-A and CIO-M designation.

3. Three (3) letters of recommendations from colleagues mailed to Online Educators International (OEI).

4. Compliance with laws related to standardized educators code of ethics.

5. Receipt of the $199 USD application fee and form.

6. Successful completion of at least one (1) Online Educators International (OEI) sponsored or approved continuing education training programs every two years in order to retain CIO-P designation.

7. Successful submission of three (3) peer-reviewed journal articles related to online education as approved by Online Educators International (OEI).

8. Successful completion of at least twenty-five (25) online course instruction/facilitation and/or course development or revision, or any combination of the above. Official documentation and affidavit notarization is required.

Recertification

1. The CIO-A, M and P certification credentials are good for three (3) years and then expires at any level. In order to maintain the right to continue using the CIO certification credentials you must submit a recertification form and meet the requirements of recertification before the three (3) year term expires.

Definitions, Categories & Key Terms

CIO-A (Certified Instructor Online-Associate) - First level credential for an Online Educators International (OEI) certified instructor online.

CIO-M (Certified Instructor Online-Master) - Advanced level credential for an Online Educators International (OEI) certified instructor online.

CIO-P (Certified Instructor Online-Professional) – Senior level credential for an Online Educators International (OEI) certified instructor online.

CIO Training Certification Program (TCP)- Initial online teaching program whose methods, processes and/or techniques for CIO designation have been reviewed and approved by Online Educators International (OEI) principals and based on a compilation of online educators best practices.

Online Educators Best Practices – Practices that promote optimal learning outcomes based on peer-reviewed research studies in 7 journals; presentations and faculty development programs in 25 online university providers; and 12 online learning based textbooks in addition to other sources determined to meet the criteria of “Best Practices” by the principals of Online Educators International (OEI).

Online Educators International (OEI)– The first and only provider of international certification programs and CIO certification credentials for online faculty/instructors.

Online Faculty/Instructors – Professionals who have adjunct or full-time status affiliations with a regional or internationally approved educators institution and provide asynchronous, synchronous or a combination of asynchronous/synchronous secondary educators in an online format. This includes course delivery and/or course revision/development.

** To apply for the CIO Certification: Please email certification@oeinet.org to receive the Application Form and Instructions.