Enrollment Options
When your faculty are certified in the ACUE Framework, your institution
will
improve retention.
boost revenue.
decrease DFWs.
increase skills.
refine teaching.
Faculty skills matter now more than ever.
And while all instructors are proven subject-matter experts, few have had structured opportunities to develop and refine their teaching practice.
Enhance your faculty’s teaching skills for greater student success with ACUE courses. Our structured opportunities empower your faculty to teach effectively in the classroom or online, learning skills they can implement right away.
To enroll faculty contact us at courses@acue.org or schedule a meeting.
By investing in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification for your faculty, your institution will:
Improve
Retention
Certified instructors have improved first-year retention by 4%
Boost
Revenue
Institutions can boost revenue by an average of $8,000 per student
Decrease
DFWs
On average, certified instructors decrease DFW rates by 3% points
Increase
Skills
92% of faculty reported increases in their knowledge of effective teaching
Refine
Teaching
96% of participants found the courses relevant and helpful in refining their teaching
Certification Pathways
To receive the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification faculty must complete all four courses in either of the pathways:
- Effective Teaching Practices: For faculty teaching primarily in-person
- Effective Online Teaching Practices: For faculty teaching primarily online
Enrollment permitting, courses are scheduled to begin on the dates listed below.
Discount FAQs
- Available for Effective Teaching Practices Pathway (for those teaching primarily in person) and Effective Online Teaching Practices Pathway (for those teaching primarily online)—or a mix of both.
- Course order and start dates picked upon initial registration.
- Dates can be modified according to our deferment policy.
- 18 months to complete the courses.
- Bundle purchases are not transferable to another individual.
- Invoice to be paid before the first course begins.
Save up to $485 with Discounted Certification Pricing
Discounts are available for purchasing multiple courses towards completing the Certification or Advanced Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.

Effective Teaching
Practices Pathway
2025 Start Dates
May 31, August 2, October 4
2026 Start Dates
January 24, March 28, May 30,
August 1, October 3

Effective Online Teaching Practices Pathway
2025 Start Dates
May 31, August 2, October 4
2026 Start Dates
January 24, March 28, May 30,
August 1, October 3
Advanced Certification

Advanced Certificate in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework
Advanced Certification
Faculty Certified in the Framework can complete three additional courses to earn an Advanced Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
Purchase three additional courses to earn the Advanced Certification for $1,750 ($335 discount).
Contact us at courses@acue.org for more information.
Additional Course
Fostering a Culture of Belonging
2025 Start Dates: June 7,
August 9, October 11
2026 Start Dates: January 31, April 4, June 6,
August 8, October 10
Quick Study Courses

AI Quick Study Series
Self-paced courses that can be started at any time
Ready to Enroll Faculty?
Contact us at courses@acue.org or schedule a meeting.