Certificate Curriculum

Teaching & Learning Innovation (TLI) is excited to introduce its Certificate Curriculum, comprising six evidence-based professional development certificates designed to support in-depth, flexible, and often self-paced learning for UT faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.

For Faculty & Instructors

• Course-Based Assessment

  • A self-paced, three-module introduction to designing effective and fair course-level assessments. Participants learn strategies for aligning assessments with learning goals and improving student learning experiences.

• Experiential Learning

  • A five-module, self-paced certificate that introduces the foundations of experiential learning and UT’s Experience Learning initiative. Participants explore best practices and student learning outcomes associated with EL pedagogy.

• Fostering the Volunteer Experience

  • A six-module, asynchronous program focused on well-being pedagogy and the PERMA model. Participants learn how to incorporate well-being principles into their teaching to strengthen student engagement and resilience.

• Fostering Belonging in the Classroom

  • A five-module certificate that guides participants through core teaching practices. Participants develop strategies to create learning environments where all students feel valued, motivated, and supported.

For Graduate Students & Post-Docs

• UT FUEL Online Course (Asynchronous)
  • A self-paced introduction to evidence-based teaching practices for emerging educators. Participants design a class using research-informed methods, reflect on their teaching beliefs, and build a plan for ongoing instructional growth.
• UT CIRTL Teaching Certificate Course (Synchronous)

  • A six-module synchronous certificate exploring evidence-based approaches to undergraduate teaching. Participants design a class, examine their teaching philosophy, and develop a long-term framework for instructional growth.

• How to Teach Online for Graduate Students (Synchronous)
  • A five-part synchronous series offered in partnership with Digital Learning. Participants learn the essentials of online course design, accessibility, engagement strategies, and educational technology.

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