The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) empowers faculty with evidence-based teaching practices that enhance student engagement and success and boost faculty confidence.
Built on our research-backed Effective Teaching Practice Framework, our courses provide faculty with practical strategies that make an immediate impact. ACUE offers the only nationally recognized teaching certification in higher education, setting the standard for excellence in college instruction.
ACUE offers the only nationally recognized teaching certification in higher ed, equipping faculty with teaching practices proven to enhance student success.
Faculty certified in ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework improve student retention, grades, and DFW rates while also bridging achievement gaps. Beyond these outcomes, instructors report increased self-efficacy, confidence, and a growth mindset—not just in themselves, but in their students as well.
Ensure students experience dynamic and inspired online teaching that propels their success. Course -completers, earn a certification in ACUE’s Framework.
Ensure students experience dynamic and inspired teaching that propels their success. Course -completers, earn a certification in ACUE’s Framework.
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) provides unparalleled opportunities for faculty members to refine their teaching practice—offering higher education’s only nationally recognized teaching certification built on a research-backed framework.
Faculty certified in ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework are proven to boost student engagement and success while improving their own confidence.
Create an environment that supports learning, increases engagement, and helps students persist.
Create an online learning environment that propels student engagement and helps students persist in their studies.
Design courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity.
Equip educators and campus professionals with evidence-based practices that ensure students and colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued.
Motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater ownership of their learning.
Motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater ownership of their learning.
Discover active learning techniques to engage students.
Actively engage students with evidence-based teaching practices in varied learning formats.
Quick Study courses are interactive learning experiences developed in collaboration with subject matter experts that include well-defined learning objectives with aligned activities, videos showcasing best practices, and downloadable implementation guides.
Leverage GenAI to create materials, refine communication with AI prompts, foster responsible AI use, and design effective AI-based assignments.
Learn how to develop students’ understanding and responsible use of AI by setting clear expectations and teaching them to use it to support their learning.
Utilize AI to create instructional materials and generate resources to support student learning.
Develop skills in designing and creating assignments that effectively leverage AI, including assignments that are AI resistant.
Create AI prompts using reflective questioning to refine outputs and efficiently craft engaging course announcements.
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The majority of faculty enroll in ACUE courses through a partnership with their institution.
Check to see if your college or university is one of our hundreds of partners and enroll with fellow faculty from your campus.
Commit to your professional growth by completing ACUE courses.
Whether you teach online, hybrid, or in-person at a community college or a four-year university, a certification in ACUE’s Framework will help you reach new heights with your students and in your own professional life.
A collection of high-quality Quick Study courses that equip educators with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to efficiently utilize AI.
This series will help institutions scale their faculty development efforts and ensure faculty feel confident and prepared to use AI to support teaching and learning.
Leverage GenAI to create materials, refine communication with AI prompts, foster responsible AI use, and design effective AI-based assignments.
Learn how to develop students’ understanding and responsible use of AI by setting clear expectations and teaching them to use it to support their learning.
Utilize AI to create instructional materials and generate resources to support student learning.
Develop skills in designing and creating assignments that effectively leverage AI, including assignments that are AI resistant.
Create AI prompts using reflective questioning to refine outputs and efficiently craft engaging course announcements.
