Online courses that earn聽聽have successfully met a rigorous set of standards for online course design after review by a team of QM certified peer-reviewers that includes a discipline expert and experienced online instructors. QM Standards and the faculty-centered review process are internationally recognized for being supported by research and based on best practices. Courses that meet QM standards are also recognized by the state's聽聽as "High Quality" online courses.
Florida SouthWestern State College is the first Florida College System institution to receive the .
Florida SouthWestern State College is the first institution in the Florida College System to receive the Quality Matters (QM) Program Design Certification for three of its Associate in Science degree programs: Criminal Justice Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Computer Programming and Analysis. This prestigious certification recognizes programs that demonstrate a high level of excellence in online course structure across an entire program. The certification process evaluates consistent, aligned course design, use of QM-certified faculty and instructional designers, and an institutional commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement. 糖心Vlog传媒's achievement marks the first Program Design Certification awarded in Florida and the only one in the nation for a Criminal Justice program, reflecting the College's dedication to delivering intentional, high-quality, and sustainable online education.
Online faculty members interested in pursuing QM Certification can contact聽elearning@fsw.edu.