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ACUE delivers online courses—designed by educators for educators—that prepare faculty for excellent teaching. ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practices Framework, upon which the courses are built, is rooted in learning science. Research studies have repeatedly demonstrated that ACUE Certified faculty increase student achievement, lower DFW rates, and close equity gaps. 

Transforming Teaching at Scale

ACUE works with hundreds of higher education institutions and thousands of teaching professionals who are committed to teaching excellence. Providing higher education’s only nationally recognized teaching credential, endorsed by the American Council on Education. ACUE’s flexible model allows faculty to take a sequence of microcredential courses that stack to a full certificate. Our certifications ensure faculty not only learn—but implement—the evidence-based teaching practices needed to make students feel welcome to learn, motivated to stay, and inspired to succeed. 

Great Teaching Matters

As with any profession, educators need high-quality support and development to hone their teaching practice. Students deserve faculty who are ready to help them succeed. To engage and create a sense of belonging for every student, faculty members’ skills matter more now than ever. Yet, while all faculty members are proven subject-matter experts, few have had structured opportunities to develop their teaching practice.

ACUE’s courses give faculty at any stage of their professional journey the tools and confidence they need to handle whatever comes their way, in the classroom or online, while consistently delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences. 

The outcome? Shared success for faculty, students, and institutions.

The ACUE Impact

Stronger Outcomes.

ACUE Certified faculty are proven to drive improved student outcomes, including course completion and retention rates.

Better Learning Experiences.

ACUE Certified faculty are proven to have what it takes to improve student learning, including on graded work and assignments.

Greater Equity and Belonging.

ACUE Certified faculty are proven to narrow achievement gaps in the courses they teach, meaning a greater likelihood that all students have an equitable chance of success and completion.

Improved Faculty Engagement & Well-Being.

The newfound confidence of a certified faculty member is easy to see. Nearly all ACUE Certified faculty (97%) say the experience has refined their teaching, and 9 in 10 recommend ACUE certification to their peers.

ACUE Certification:
Defined by Efficacy

ACUE offers higher education professionals—either through their institution or as individuals—high-quality online courses with materials and expert facilitation. ACUE courses have been developed to not only engage faculty in learning about evidence-based teaching practices, but to also be inspired to use them with their students. Underpinning our entire approach is a deep commitment to efficacy, pedagogical best practice, and a research-backed methodology.

All ACUE courses are built using the Effective Practice Framework—a research-backed statement on the instructional skills every college educator should possess. Sound learning design ensures each course-taker is guided from foundational knowledge to higher order learning as they implement proven approaches, refine their own teaching practice, and reflect on peer and expert feedback.

Engage with colleagues about teaching practices, successes, and challenges.

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See course demonstrations, hear from experts, use implementation guides, and review curated readings.

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Receive peer and facilitator feedback for continuous improvement.

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Write rubric-aligned reflections on use of practices and impact on students.

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Choose from hundreds of evidence-based practices to implement.

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Engage with colleagues about teaching practices, successes, and challenges. See Feedback
See course demonstrations, hear from experts, use Implementation Resources, and review curated readings. See Feedback
Receive peer and facilitator feedback for continuous improvement. See Feedback
Write rubric-aligned reflections on use of practices and impact on students. See Feedback
Choose from hundreds of evidence-based practices to implement. See Feedback

Put High-Quality Teaching at the heart of your Institution’s Commitment to Student Success

Become ACUE Certified

Whether you’re a faculty member or an administrator, ACUE can bring enhanced purpose to your professional life and help your institution meet its student success and equity goals. Start your journey with ACUE today. 

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