Required Degree: BA/BS or equivalent
Required Class Hours: 59
Required Accounting Hours: None
Grandparent Provision: Yes
Continuing Education Requirement: 90 hours over five years

Hours required can be met via: college classes, workshops, conference participation, and specialized workshops.

This voluntary certification program is sponsored by Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) in cooperation with Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and Michigan Association for Educational Data Systems (MAEDS). This section contains brief descriptions of certification courses that will be offered through MSBO and the Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM). In some circumstances courses from other sources may be counted toward MSBO certification. Please be aware that some courses and/or requirements may change. MSBO and the committees that created this program are continuing to evaluate plans and make minor modifications as deemed appropriate.

This program and the courses listed have been created and reviewed by the Professional Development Committee of MSBO. An applicant for certification must be a member of MSBO, and hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. The overall purpose of this certification is: 1) to provide access to information and training for technology directors or technology coordinators that is specific to Michigan law and regulation; and 2) to provide a basis for advancing professionalism of School Technology Management in Michigan schools.

MSBO certification courses provide a great deal of information in a short time. Most courses are bulleted information rather than in-depth training. They are intended to cover major points about their respective topics, offer an opportunity for questions and discussion, and provide resource information for future use.

The beginning course for School Technology Management Certification is Technology in Education. Although anyone may benefit from this or other individual certification courses, the full program is generally intended for School Management Technology Directors in their first 1-5 years of employment. However, any person employed in school technology who meets the stated requirements may receive School Technology Management Certification. There is no requirement for holding a particular position in a school district.

For those who already have more experience, MSBO will evaluate their background to determine how much additional training is required prior to granting certification.

Questions? Contact Debbie Kopkau at MSBO 517-327-2587 or e-mail dkopkau@msbo.org.