Social Emotional Learning Certificate

What is a Social Emotional Learning Certificate?

The Social Emotional Learning Certificate is designed for teachers and school administrators who want to create supportive, student-centered learning environments. This online certificate program from Fresno Pacific University provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help students manage emotions, develop empathy, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. Educators gain tools they can immediately apply in the classroom to foster safe, positive learning environments while strengthening partnerships with families and school communities.

Social emotional learning (SEL) equips students with essential skills for understanding and managing emotions, setting positive goals, developing healthy relationships, and making responsible decisions. In schools, SEL supports both academic achievement and student well-being by promoting communication, empathy, resilience, and positive interpersonal skills. When thoughtfully integrated into classroom instruction and school practices, SEL helps create a positive school culture where students feel supported, connected, and prepared to learn.

“My instruction has provided a very well thought out, sequential, and valuable course on teaching Social and Emotional skills in our classrooms. I highly recommend this class!” -Educator, California

“This course was deep, interesting, relevant, and insightful for any person looking to know how to better be available to others who are coping with grief and loss. I am grateful to have taken it.” – Educator, Pennsylvania