Alternative Certification · Endorsements
Foundations of Computer Science Endorsement
This endorsement transforms educators with no CS background into confident CS teachers through carefully scaffolded learning. All courses emphasize practical, immediately usable skills while meeting rigorous state standards. Contemporary examples, including artificial intelligence applications, enhance understanding without adding complexity.
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Enrolling now. The next cohort starts Aug 16, 2027.
- Length
- 30 weeks
- Cost
- $825 member districts$1,000 non-member
- Next start
- Aug 16, 2027Runs to Mar 13, 2028
Coursework
What you’ll study
Full course details for the Foundations of Computer Science Endorsement are available from the Alternative Certification team — email altcert@fdresa.org.