Skip to content
0.5 Credits 8 Weeks 100% Self-Paced

Teaching as a Profession Standard

$279.00


Why this course works

A better fit for real student schedules.

This course is built for students who want flexibility without losing structure. Work at your own pace while staying organized, supported, and on track from start to finish. Blueprint Independent Study is here to help every step of the way making it simple to start strong, stay consistent, and successfully complete your course.

A great fit for

  • Independent study
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Summer school
  • Early graduation paths

What students get

  • - Immediate access after enrollment
  • - Self-paced coursework
  • - Transferable high school credits
  • - Transcript delivery to home school

Course description

What you'll learn

Teaching can be a highly rewarding profession. Throughout the course, students will explore career opportunities within the field of education. They will learn what it means to be a professional in the classroom, whether it be working alongside co-teachers or managing an inclusive and diverse group of students. Students will learn about the code of conduct expected of educational professionals. Students will explore the history and best practices in the teaching profession as well as professional development opportunities. They will discover what it means to emerge as leaders in the field.

Flexible pacing

Start when ready

Purchase at any time and work through the course on your own schedule.

Built for transfer

Credits that move with you

Designed for students needing recovery, replacement, flexibility, or acceleration.

Simple process

From purchase to transcript

Finish the course, complete the exam, and we send the transcript to the home school.

Course outline

What you'll work through

Outline subject to change.

1

Resources

2

Career Skills and Opportunities in Education

3

Professionalism in an Education Setting

4

The Components of Diversity

5

Professional Code of Conduct

6

Historical Foundations of Education

7

Employment Practices

8

Teamwork

9

Leadership and CTSO Opportunities

10

Course Wrap-up/Final Exam


How it works

From enrollment to transcript in 5 steps.

1

Buy Teaching as a Profession

Purchase the course whenever you're ready. No waiting for a term start date.

2

Start learning

Access the course right away and move at your own pace.

3

Study and complete coursework

Work through the material on your own time. If needed, extensions are available for an additional fee.

4

Schedule and take the exam

Exams are proctored and may be taken virtually or in person at an approved testing center. Retest and no-show fees may apply.

5

Transcript sent to home school

Once the course is passed, Blueprint sends the transcript to the student's home school.


Need more time?

Students have 56 days to complete this course. Extensions are available for an additional fee when needed.

Exam details

Final exams are proctored. Plan ahead and schedule at least 3 days before the end date to avoid additional fees.

Blueprint Independent Study (BIS) empowers students to take control of their education with flexible, self-paced online courses. Whether catching up, getting ahead, or working around life’s schedule, BIS provides accredited, NCAA-approved options designed to move students forward—on their terms.

A Blueprint Experience
NCAA Accredited Cognia Accredited

Phoenix, AZ 85085 | © 2026 All rights reserved. | v2026.0605.2