Continuing Education Opportunities

Buena Vista University offers a variety of continuing education opportunities to expand your knowledge and build upon your experience. Our courses, workshops, and webinars equip you with the essentials to stay current in your practicing field.

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Substitute Authorization

Buena Vista University offers the Board of Educational Examiner’s approved Substitute Authorization course, providing the skills and knowledge to serve as a substitute teacher in PK-12 school districts. This is a 17-hour self-paced online course, which provides more flexibility to become a licensed substitute teacher in Iowa. Students who enroll in the course will have two weeks to complete the coursework.

After completing the course and meeting other state requirements, students will be eligible to serve in Iowa school districts as substitute teachers. The course is conveniently offered online.

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Our education are expert faculty with years of experience in practical classroom settings and teacher instruction. They are committed to helping you build the future in Iowa and beyond!

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Continuing Education Sessions

These informative sessions will not only help you meet continuing education requirements, but will also help you grow professionally! See our registration page for pricing.

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