Classical Educator Level 1
A foundational track that introduces classical Christian education, situates teachers in our world and community, and forms the loves and virtues that shape every classroom.
View detailsEarn Professional Certificates
ClassicalU offers a range of certificate tracks for classical educators, combining academic excellence with expert mentorship and practical application for your educational mission.
Certificate Options
- 100+ courses have professional certificates offered.
- Over 95% feature partnered certificates with continuing education units (CEUs) offered by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
ClassicalU Learning Tracks
Two distinct pathways. One mission: to equip and support you.
Foundations Track
Preferred pathwayConsolidated learning with 15 hours drawn from our top course content providing a clear, intentional progression to educators.
- Classical Educator Level 1
- Classical Educator Level 2
Horizons Track
Full-course learning across core and elective categories, offering deeper engagement with the Christian classical tradition.
- Apprenticeship
- Mastery I
- Mastery II
- Leadership
Classical Educator Certificates
Our Foundations pathway — the preferred route for building a foundation in classical Christian education. Complete Level 1 and Level 2 to earn your Classical Educator certificates.
Classical Educator Level 2
Builds on Level 1 with deeper pedagogy, classical evaluation practices, and integration of the great books, languages, and the arts across the curriculum.
View detailsCore courses
Full Guided Pathways
Our Horizons pathway offers extended growth and mastery across full courses in core and elective categories.
Apprenticeship
A comprehensive entry pathway covering the foundations of classical Christian teaching across a broad set of core courses plus one elective.
Mastery I
Deepens classical teaching practice with advanced core coursework plus one elective course.
Mastery II
For experienced educatorsThe next stage of mastery-level study, continuing core coursework plus one elective course.
Leadership
For heads of school, administrators, and aspiring leaders building a thriving classical Christian school, with core leadership courses plus one elective.
University and Professional Recognition
Templeton Honors College
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Classical Education
Complete asynchronous lecture content from ClassicalU required for Templeton’s three graduate courses.
Taylor University and Society for Classical Learning teacher certification
Complete asynchronous lecture content from ClassicalU is required within seven Taylor University graduate courses offered for academic credits and aligned to Society for Classical Learning teacher certification requirements.
Classical Commons
Complete asynchronous lecture content from ClassicalU required for the Classical Commons Candidate Placement course, which provides talent pool visibility to schools looking to recruit passionate, trained, and mission-aligned classical educators.
Ready to Advance Your Classical Teaching Career?
Join a structured certificate track and earn recognized CEUs as you grow through expert-led classical educator training.