Boost Retention, Grades, and Confidence.

96% of course takers found ACUE courses relevant and helpful in refining their teaching.

ACUE Courses, Pathways and Certifications propel student success.

Faculty who are certified in ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework can teach effectively online or in person in a way that motivates all students to stay enrolled and succeed. Instructors certified in ACUE’s Framework have:

Endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE)

ACUE certification is endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). That means faculty can rest assured that the ACUE mark of distinction will serve them well for the rest of their career.

Certifications

Upon completing all four of the courses in either of the following pathways, faculty will become Certified in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework. 

Effective Teaching Practices Comprehensive Course

For those teaching primarily in person.

The following courses lead to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.

Effective Online Teaching Practices Comprehensive Course

For those teaching primarily online.

The following courses lead to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.

Additional Course Offerings

Fostering a Culture of Belonging

Additional Course Offerings do not apply toward earning the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification.

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Make Every Interaction Count

Invest in Faculty Excellence With ACUE

Students spend more time with faculty than anyone else in their higher education experience. Whether your students are learning online or in person, no other touch-point matters as much as the interactions they have with their instructors, professors and adjuncts.

With the average faculty member impacting over 100 students every year, a focus on evidence-based, effective teaching practices is the smartest way for today’s institutions to improve student belonging and engagement, increase student retention, and boost student outcomes.