Please see the article "Certifying Teachers as Distance Learning Specialists" from T.H.E. Journal's online magazine. This article grew from a need to find out what programs were available nationwide for certification as a distance learning educator.

Distance Education-Related Certificate Programs
This site will point you to leading universities providing certificate programs for distance education.

TeacherLine
PBS Adult Learning Service has developed an online professional development program for K-12 teachers. The certificate program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully integrate technology into instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional practices.

Indiana University School of Continuing Studies offers a Certificate in Distance Education Program, designed to enable you to use telecommunications technologies to enhance the learning capabilities of your students, employees, and customers.