Yet, while all faculty members are proven subject-matter experts, few have had structured opportunities to develop and refine their teaching practice. ACUE certification offers that opportunity.
In a matter of weeks, you can learn the practices needed to elevate your teaching and start seeing measurable gains in your course.
Whether you teach online, hybrid, or in person at a community college or a four-year university, ACUE certification can help you reach new heights with your students and in your own professional life.
*Fostering a Culture of Belonging does not apply toward earning the Certificate in Effective College Instruction
Enrollment permitting, courses are scheduled to begin on the dates below. All courses, with the exception of Fostering a Culture of Belonging, apply toward the ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
For those teaching primarily in person.
The following microcredentials stack to the ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Start Dates: August 5 and October 7, 2023 and January 20, 2024
Learn how to ensure equitable access to learning, embrace diversity in your classroom, provide useful feedback and more.
ACUE’s microcredential course in Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment (geared for those teaching primarily in person) is foundational in teaching you practices that enable you to create an optimal environment to support learning—including how to increase student engagement, embrace diversity and help students persist in meeting academic challenges.
This course is organized around seven competencies and takes seven to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Gain proven techniques in using active learning, planning and facilitating discussions, and more.
ACUE’s microcredential course in Promoting Active Learning (geared for those teaching primarily in person) will provide you with practices proven to more actively engage your students in learning and thinking critically.
This course is organized around six competencies and takes six to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Promoting Active Learning.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Hone your ability to motivate your students, provide clarity of expectations, develop self-directed learners, and more.
ACUE’s microcredential course in Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners (geared for those teaching primarily in person) addresses practices from motivating students to using visualization tools that deepen learning and help students take greater ownership for their own learning.
This course is organized around six competencies and takes six to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Learn evidence-based practices for designing more equitable and learner-centered course outcomes with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that prepare students for success. In addition, you’ll learn to use grading practices and syllabi design in support of equity.
ACUE’s microcredential in Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses fully supports both instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching a predesigned course.
This microcredential is focused on working with your course documents, applying the concepts learned in the modules, and reflecting on the process. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas. The program takes six to eight weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3 days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10 business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
For those teaching primarily online.
The following microcredentials stack to the ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Start Dates: August 5 and October 7, 2023 and January 20, 2024
Learn how to ensure equitable access to learning, embrace diversity in your classroom, provide useful feedback and more—in the online learning environment.
More students than ever are learning online, and faculty need more than the technical basics—they must be fully prepared to use pedagogical approaches that enhance students’ online experience.
Built on the same evidence-based pedagogy outlined in ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework, ACUE’s microcredential course, Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment (geared for those teaching primarily online), will provide you with practices to enable you to create an optimal online environment to support learning—including how to increase student engagement, embrace diversity and help students persist in meeting academic challenges.
This course is organized around seven competencies and takes seven to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Gain proven techniques in using active learning, planning and facilitating discussions, and more—in an online learning environment.
ACUE’s microcredential course in Promoting Active Learning Online (geared for those teaching primarily online) will provide you with practices proven to more actively engage your students in learning and thinking critically.
This course is organized around six competencies and takes six to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Promoting Active Learning Online.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Hone your ability to motivate your students, provide clarity of expectations, develop self-directed learners, and more.
ACUE’s microcredential course in Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course (geared for those teaching primarily online) addresses practices from motivating students to using visualization tools that deepen learning and help students take greater ownership for their own learning.
This course is organized around six competencies and takes six to eight weeks to complete. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Learn evidence-based practices for designing more equitable and learner-centered course outcomes with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that prepare students for success. In addition, you’ll learn to use grading practices and syllabi design in support of equity.
ACUE’s microcredential in Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses fully supports both instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching a predesigned course.
This microcredential is focused on working with your course documents, applying the concepts learned in the modules, and reflecting on the process. You will learn with a professionally facilitated online cohort of faculty members, with whom you will share insights and ideas. The program takes six to eight weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses.” This microcredential may be utilized in meeting partial requirements necessary to earn the American Council on Education (ACE) endorsed Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
Next course start dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3 days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10 business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
Interested in furthering your teaching practices? ACUE-credentialed faculty can return to complete 3 additional microcredentials to earn an Advanced Certificate in Effective College Instruction. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Start dates: July 29 and October 14, 2023 and January 27, 2024
A truly inclusive and equitable campus environment is possible when everyone on campus is working together, with a common language, to mitigate the impact of implicit bias, microaggressions, imposter phenomenon, and stereotype threat.
This microcredential equips administrators, faculty, and staff with actionable practices they can immediately implement to contribute to whole-campus reform and ensure all students and colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued.
This course takes eight weeks and is organized around four competencies and is designed to address a series of institutional needs.
Microcredential Course Modules:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Fostering a Culture of Belonging.” This course does not apply toward earning the full Certificate in Effective College Instruction.
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
To learn about institutional microcredential opportunities, email [email protected]
Next Course Dates:
The application deadline for individuals is 3-days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability. The application deadline for institutional small groups is 10-business days prior to the course start date, subject to course availability.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to program director approval. Early registration is recommended.
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