VLC Quality Matters (QM)
Quality Matters (QM) is a global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It has advanced quality assurance practices in online teaching and learning for over a decade.
Teaching Online Certificate (TOC) Workshop Opportunities
The Virtual Learning Community (VLC) has secured a system-wide Quality Matters Supplemental Membership and Licensing subscription for the Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate (TOC).
All NCCCS colleges with Quality Matters membership may enroll faculty in any, or all seven courses that make up the Teaching Online Certificate (TOC) at no cost (except for the standard $35 QM Technology fee). This represents a professional development value of $1,815 per participant.
Quality Matters Technology Fee
A standard $35 technology fee per course, per participant is billed directly to the college by Quality Matters upon registration.
| QM Higher Ed Teaching Online Certificate (TOC) | Value | QM Tech Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Gauging Your Technology Skills (GYTS) | $165 | $35 |
| Evaluating Your Course Design (EYCD) | $330 | $35 |
| Exploring Your Institution’s Policies (EYIP) | $330 | $35 |
| Orienting Your Online Learners (OYOL) | $165 | $35 |
| Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies (CLTTS) | $330 | $35 |
| Creating Presence in Your Online Course (CPOC) | $330 | $35 |
| Assessing Your Learners (AYL) | $165 | $35 |
| Total Cost | $1,815 | $245 |
Assessing Your Learners
AYL
Dates: 8/26 – 9/2
Info: Assess teaching and learning in your online course with clarity and confidence.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Assessing Your Learners Requirements
Duration: One week (minimum time commitment 10 hrs.)
Value: $165
Connecting Learning Theories to your Teaching Strategies
CLTTS
Dates: 9/9 – 9/23
Info: Bridge the gap between educational theory and practical online teaching strategies.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Connecting Learning Theories to Your Teaching Strategies Requirements
Duration: Two Weeks (minimum time commitment 20 hrs.)
Value: $330
Gauging Your Technology Skills
GYTS
Dates: 9/23 – 9/30
Info: Assess your current online teaching technology skills, identify gaps, and create a realistic plan to strengthen them using available resources.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Gauging Your Technology Skills Requirements
Duration: One Week (minimum time commitment 6 hrs.)
Value: $165
Evaluating Your Course Design
EYCD
Dates: 9/30 – 10/14
Info: Dive into the quality of your course design and explore ways to improve course delivery.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Evaluating Your Course Design Requirements
Duration: Two Weeks (minimum time commitment 12 hrs.)
Value: $330
Creating Presence in Your Online Course
CPOC
Dates: 10/14 – 10/28
Info: Bolster student success by exploring three types of online presence: instructor, social, and cognitive.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Creating Presence in Your Online Course Requirements
Duration: Two Weeks (minimum time commitment 14 hrs.)
Value: $330
Exploring Your Institution’s Policies
EYIP
Dates: 10/21 – 11/4
Info: Gain a deeper understanding of your institution’s policies and how they impact online course delivery.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Exploring Your Institution’s Policies Requirements
Duration: Two Weeks (minimum time commitment 19 hrs.)
Value: $330
Orienting Your Online Learners
OYOL
Dates: 11/11 – 11/18
Info: Learn how to properly orient your students to the online learning environment to set them up for success.
For more information on workshop requirements please refer to: Orienting Your Online Learners Requirements
Duration: One Week (minimum time commitment 12 hrs.)
Value: $165
QM Resources
Elements of Quality Matters
Complete a free, self-paced course to familiarize yourself with QM basics.
Statewide Coordination
In 2012, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) launched a consortium-wide subscription to Quality Matters (QM) to advance its mission of providing high-quality education across the state. All NCCCS, 58 Community Colleges are able to join the Quality Matters System Subscription at a discounted rate, participate in QM professional development, and course review opportunities.
VLC QM Highlights
Member Colleges
Completed PD session since 2020
Certified Course Reviews since 2020
Last Update: February 2026
NC Community College System (NCCCS) Quality Matters (QM) Member Institutions
- Alamance Community College
- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
- Cape Fear Community College
- Catawba Valley Community College
- Central Carolina Community College
- Central Piedmont Community College
- Cleveland Community College
- Coastal Carolina Community College
- Craven Community College
- Davidson-Davie Community College
- Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Forsyth Technical Community College
- Gaston College
- Guilford Technical Community College
- Isothermal Community College
- Johnston Community College
- Mitchell Community College
- Montgomery Community College
- North Carolina Community College System
- Piedmont Community College
- Pitt Community College
- Randolph Community College
- Roanoke-Chowan Community College
- Robeson Community College
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- Sampson Community College
- Southeastern Community College (NC)
- Southwestern Community College
- Stanly Community College
- Surry Community College
- Vance-Granville Community College
- Western Piedmont Community College
Join Quality Matters
NC Community College System (NCCCS)-Quality Matters (QM) Consortium (institutional) membership opportunities information contact Katherine Davis
davisk@nccommunitycolleges.edu