CoSN's
Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field: Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, and Managing Technology & Support Resources. Each of these categories includes 10 essential skill areas, outlining the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. Each of these skills and the related knowledge needed to demonstrate them are included in CoSN’s
Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) certification exam.
This course meets online every *
Tuesday from Oct 7th - Dec 16th, 2025, from 4:00- 5:30 PM ET*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.
10/7 Introduction
10/14 Skill Area1: Leadership and Vision
10/21 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning
10/28 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies
11/4 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development
11/11 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing
11/18 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management
11/25 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management
12/2 Skill Area 8: Business Management
12/9 Skill Area 9: Data Management
12/16 Skill Area 10: Data Privacy and Security
Participants successfully completing the course will receive a Certificate of Completion, earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification, and have access to the course materials for one full year.
All CoSN Professional Learning opportunities are independent of the CETL® certification program, which requires a separate application. The CETL® program is governed by the CETL® Certification Governance Committee, an independent certifying body of CoSN. In adherence to best practices for certifying bodies, CETL® Certification Governance Committee volunteers and CETL® Certification staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory program, and no preparatory program is endorsed by the CETL® Certification Governance Committee nor is a prerequisite to earn the CETL®. The CETL® Certification Governance Committee and its staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of the CETL® program, including application deadlines and qualification requirements.
Early Bird pricing – Educator: Members $649 Non-Members $849; Corporate: Members: $849 Non-Members $1049
Standard pricing (1 week before the workshop begins) – Educator: Members $699 Non-Members $899; Corporate: Members $899 Non-Members $1099
Bulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount, 5-10 15% discount, 11+ 25% discount
If you want to buy several professional development courses or workshops at the same time for use throughout the year, please contact jbrown@cosn.org for options.