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Advanced Foundations of Career and Technical Education
Buffalo State · Buffalo · Education
Seats available
Key facts
- When
- Nov 2, 2026 to May 28, 2027Tue and Thu, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
- Where and how
- Mix of online and in personWhich sessions are on campus isn't listed. Ask the campus.
- Time commitment
- 2 semesters10.1 continuing education units (CEUs)
- Cost
- $1,125, estimatedThe campus confirms the final amount
- Who can join
- Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
- What you get
- Digital badgeAlso prepares you for a certification exam
About this course
This Advanced Foundations of Career and Technical Education (CTE) microcredential builds on the skills gained in the Foundations of CTE microcredential and is designed to support CTE Certification in New York State. You will strengthen skills in instruction and assessment across common career and technical fields, with a specific focus on literacy. You will also study facility design and management to accommodate the hands-on instructional needs of technical education. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to continue your education at the undergraduate or graduate levels. Depending on your education and/or work experience, you may also be ready to apply to the New York State Education Department to become CTE certified. In addition to academic and/or work experience requirements, certification requires completion of mandatory safety workshops and fingerprinting. Please see all available pathways to certification based on your subject area of interest at: https://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/search-cert-reqs
What you'll learn
- Technical Education
- CTE Principles
- CTE Industries of Focus
- Pedagogy
- Literacy
- Instructional Design
- Assessment
- Facility Planning
- Space Utilization
- Classroom Management
- Lab Management
- Environmental Safety
Taught by Nikki Dowse.
What you get
Advanced Foundations of Career and Technical Education Microcredential
Digital badge from Buffalo State when you finish
You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.
Prepares for an industry certification exam
The exam may be separate and run by another organization.
Ask the campus which exam, its cost and whether it is included.
10.1 continuing education units (CEUs)
Often used for professional license renewal
Check that your licensing body accepts them.
Getting there for in-person sessions
Workforce Training Center, Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY 14222
Plan your trip
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- Walking(opens maps in a new tab)
- By bike(opens maps in a new tab)
The pin shows the campus's main address. Check the building with the campus before your first class.
Who can join
- Ages 18 and up
- No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.
Help with the cost
No help with the cost is listed for this course. You may still qualify for programs the campus knows about.
Jobs this relates to
Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
From Buffalo State. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.
Questions about this course
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Buffalo State
Kristin Fields, Director of Continuing Education
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