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  • Moodle Educator Certificate (MEC)

    • IMPORTANT: Taking Moodle Educator Certificate will not teach you anything about Moodle. It is a certificate designed for people who already know Moodle, and want to prove that they use it effectively as a teacher.

  • MEC start dates

    •  You can register at any time, but MEC start dates are: 1st February, 1st April, 1st June, 1st August. and 1st October. These are the only dates available. You must register well in advance as payment is required before the start date. 

  • MEC modules

    • MEC consists of 6 modules, with a quiz and two assignments in each. This is the assessment, there is no end of course exam.

      The 6 modules are:

      • Professional Engagement
      • Digital Resources
      • Teaching and Learning
      • Assessment
      • Empowering Learners
      • Facilitating Learners’ Digital Competence

  • Essential information

      • All content and assessment is 100% online - you can complete the MEC from wherever you are in the world as long as you have a computer and internet connection.
      • The course is asynchronous - there is no requirement to be online at a set time.
      • You have an MEC facilitator+assessor assigned to you at the start.
      • MEC is not suitable for those who are new to Moodle. You should be an experienced teacher, and have used Moodle for AT LEAST a year or two, and be familiar with the main elements such as all the Activities, using Groups, Gradebook, Communication tools, Resource types.
      • Each MEC assignment will take approximately 5 hours each week for you to complete. You must keep up-to-date week by week to be successful.

  • MEC process

    • Our process is for you to take MoodleBites for Teachers before you compete your MEC, this is provided to MEC candidates for FREE (usually US$199). This will ensure you have gaps in your knowledge addressed before you start the MEC. This will take 2-3 hours each week, depending on your previous knowledge and experience. During the final week of MoodleBites for Teachers, your assigned MEC facilitator will contact you to prepare you to start MEC.

  • Course fee

    •  Total MEC fee is US$300 to cover all 6 MEC modules, which is paid before the start date. MoodleBites for Teachers pre-requisite course is provided free. If you fail any module you can re-take it for US$50. 

  • Final Certificate

    • The final MEC Certificate is issued directly by Moodle HQ. This is issued once you have completed all 6 modules. The final certificate fee is Euro200, and must be paid directly to Moodle HQ after you complete the modules. The MEC certificate does not 'time out' or require updating.