Yet, while all faculty members are proven subject-matter experts, few have had structured opportunities to develop and refine their teaching practice. Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework offers that opportunity.
In a matter of weeks, you can learn and implement the practices needed to elevate your teaching and start seeing measurable gains with your students.
Whether you teach online, hybrid, or in person at a community college or four-year university, Certification in the Framework 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 Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
Enrollment permitting, courses are scheduled to begin on the dates below.
All courses, with the exception of Fostering a Culture of Belonging, apply toward Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
To enroll a group of faculty from the same institution, please email [email protected] to discuss next steps.
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For those teaching primarily in person.
The following courses lead to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
Start Dates
January 20, March 23,
and June 1, 2024
Create an optimal environment that supports learning, increases engagement, embraces diversity, and helps students persist in meeting academic challenges. ACUE's Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment course equips instructors with evidence-based teaching practices that help them start the term strong, ensure equitable access to learning, and provide feedback necessary for students to improve their performance.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains seven modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE)
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Discover active learning techniques to engage students. ACUE's Promoting Active Learning course provides instructors with evidence-based teaching practices to facilitate group work and actively involve students in quality discussions during lectures and class sessions.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Promoting Active Learning" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing the courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater ownership of their learning in ACUE’s Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners course.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing the courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Design more learner-centered courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity around what they are learning and how they will be assessed. ACUE’s course, Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses, supports instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching predesigned courses.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing the courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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 courses lead to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework.
Start Dates
January 20, March 23,
and June 1, 2024
Learn how to create an optimal online learning environment that propels student engagement, embraces diversity, and empowers students to persist in meeting academic challenges. ACUE's Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment course provides instructors with evidence-based teaching practices that help them ensure that learning is accessible for all, create a sense of belonging in their online course, and provide useful feedback.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains seven modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
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.
"Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Actively engage students in varied learning formats, including small and large group activities, discussions, and microlectures, with evidence-based teaching practices from ACUE's Promoting Active Learning Online. With more students than ever learning online, this course equips instructors with active learning practices to engage students in all formats, plan and facilitate quality discussions, and use group work to deepen learning.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Promoting Active Learning Online" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing the courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Motivate students, deepen their understanding, and help them take greater ownership of their learning using visualization tools in ACUE’s Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course. This course hones instructors' ability to provide clear directions and explanations for complex topics and assignments and develop self-directed learners in the online learning environment.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing the courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Design more learner-centered courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity around what they are learning and how they will be assessed. ACUE’s course, Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses, supports instructors who are building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching predesigned courses.
Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This course contains six modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Competencies addressed in this course are aligned with the Effective Teaching Practice Framework:
"Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses" is one of four courses in the pathway to a Certification in the Effective Teaching Practices Framework, the only certification endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Enrollment fee for an individual: $675.
Interested in purchasing the courses to complete your Certification or Advanced Certification at a discounted rate? Learn more.
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.
Start dates:
January 27, March 30, and June 8, 2024
Ensure students and colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued. ACUE's Fostering a Culture of Belonging course equips faculty and campus professionals with evidence-based practices that expand on “Embracing Diversity in Your Learning Environment,” a key topic area in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
This course contains four modules that take approximately 8 weeks to complete.
Modules:
Educators who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a certification in “Fostering a Culture of Belonging.”
This course does not apply toward earning the Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certification.
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 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 questions, contact
[email protected].
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