Find an online teaching program that you can earn your teaching credits online with. Online programs from schools like the University of Southern California and the University of Phoenix offer programs such as masters of arts in teaching and masters in education programs.
Complete the required online coursework to earn the needed credits. Students will need to complete many courses in education to become a teacher through an online certification program. Courses such as teaching methods and language and literacy make up some of the required coursework that will need to be completed online.
Finish all credits online as well as local supervised field experience and student teaching. These three elements are mandatory to earn your online certification from any school.
Apply for your online teacher certification through your school. The school you attend will often send a recommendation letter for you to earn your certification. You can include this with your certification application. Each state has different requirements to apply for your certification, so you must check with your state for more information on application procedures.