CoSN’s CETL® certification program and its body of knowledge were created by and for education technology leaders.
For K-12 education technology leaders, earning the CETL® certification will demonstrate to your staff, superintendent, and other stakeholders that you have mastered the knowledge and skills needed to define the vision for and successfully build future-ready learning environments in your school district or other education organization. The Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) program is governed by the Certification Governance Committee (CGC), composed of experienced education technology leaders who bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise across K–12 systems, higher education, and technology leadership.
Following certification industry best practices, a clear ethical and operational firewall is maintained between the CGC and CoSN’s certification staff team and CoSN’s education staff, Professional Advancement Committee members, course developers and instructors, and Board members. This separation safeguards impartiality and prevents influence or conflicts of interest between certification and education activities.
The Purpose of the CETL® Certification Program
Those who hold the CoSN CETL® certification have demonstrated their mastery of the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful education technology leader. Once certified, CETL®s must recertify every three years in order to maintain their status, thus assuring their peers, their employers, and the students they serve that they are dedicated to staying current in the education technology field and will bring that knowledge to their education organizations.
