Hello Friends!

I come here today as a long-time user of Blender, albeit not terribly skilled, with a question for you.

The company I work for has decided to add a 3D animation course to its repertoire. I have been tasked to develop and teach the class, and I've selected Blender as our medium.

In other words, how should I go about this? I know I should get certified, but how long should I plan for that to take? (Assuming I'm a complete noob). Any helpful information is warmly welcomed and much obliged, including any resources or recommendations regarding the development of such a class.

Thank you once more!