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Continuing Education

Keep Learning. Keep Moving Forward.

Build new skills, pursue professional development, or prepare to substitute teach in Iowa with flexible continuing education opportunities from Buena Vista University.

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Explore Continuing Education at BVU


Continue building your skills with flexible learning opportunities designed to support your professional growth. BVU offers continuing education courses for educators and other professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge and bring new ideas into their work.

Current offerings explore topics such as reading and writing strategies, K–12 language practices, academic clubs, instructional supervision, mentor texts, and developing and utilizing text sets in the classroom.

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Make a Difference in the Classroom

Substitute Authorization


Interested in becoming a substitute teacher in Iowa? BVU’s Substitute Authorization course provides the training needed to pursue substitute authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Prepare to step into the classroom and support students and schools in communities across Iowa.

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Whether you’re continuing your professional development or preparing to make a difference in the classroom, BVU can help you move forward.