1. Problem Solving, Analysis, & Decision Making

These competencies involve providing creative solutions to emerging problems in the field of Distance Education now and in the future.

2. Instructional Design & Development

These competencies involve applying instructional design models, concepts and skills to solve instructional problems in Distance Education.

3. Communication Technologies and Networking

These competencies involve the critical analysis and the application of communications technologies and networking in Distance Education. These technologies might include: asynchronous technologies, synchronous technologies, social software, “push” technologies, mobile technologies, and computer-assisted instruction.

4. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

These competencies involve demonstrating your ability to communicate, interact, and collaborate effectively in various contexts.

5. Research

These competencies involve applying effective research knowledge and skills in order to understand and analyze instructional contexts, problems and issues in Distance Education.

6. Management, Organization and Leadership

These competencies involve knowledge and skills pertaining to the management and leadership of organizations with regard to Distance Education considerations.