ACUE Certificate in Effective Online Teaching Practices
Palm Beach State College is strengthening our collaboration with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to bring you a host of faculty development resources proven to enrich teaching practices and help every student thrive academically.
The ACUE Effective Teaching Practice Framework certification is available to all PBSC faculty and academic support staff.
This ACUE certification is earned through successful completion of asynchronous online courses which prepare faculty in evidence-based teaching practices proven through independently-validated research to improve student achievement. Faculty who complete the program earn a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice.
The program is now offered through two dedicated pathways:
Effective Online Teaching Practices (EOTP) - Tailored for those teaching in distance learning modalities. To earn this credential, you must complete all of the following courses:
- Creating a Productive Online Learning Environment
- Promoting Active Learning Online
- Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course
- Designing Learner-Centered Courses
Effective Teaching Practices (ETP) - Geared toward instructors in face-to-face classrooms. To earn this credential, you must complete all of the following courses:
- Creating a Productive Learning Environment
- Promoting Active Learning
- Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners
- Designing Learner-Centered Courses
Both EOTP and ETP now include the new Nursing Pathway in Effective Teaching.
For the first time, PBSC faculty may also pursue the ACUE Advanced Certificate in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework by completing both the EOTP and ETP pathways.
Cohorts typically complete one module per week, requiring 1-3 hours of activity.
If you have questions about PBSC facilitation and support, contact facultydevelopment@pbsc.edu.
About ACUE
Delivered in collaboration with 
institutional partners, ACUE certificate programs are delivered 100% online. Through ACUE’s innovative learning design, faculty gain
foundational knowledge, implement evidence-based best practices, reflect on their
implementation, and refine their practice.
ACUE programs are aligned with 24 core competencies outlined in the Effective Teaching
Practice Framework©. Faculty who meet course requirements may earn ACUE’s Certificate
in Effective Online Teaching Practices, endorsed by the American Council on Education.
The ACUE curriculum is appropriate for all full-time and part-time faculty in any discipline. Of the thousands of faculty who have enrolled in ACUE’s courses:
- 94% found the course content relevant to their work
- 94% found the course helpful in refining their teaching practice
- 88% would recommend the course to a colleague
For PBSC faculty who meet the eligibility requirements, this opportunity is offered at no cost to you or your department. The institution is able to cover the $2,000 tuition per faculty member.
Faculty who complete all courses in either the EOTP or ETP pathway will earn the Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice and earn digital badges, which can be added to your curriculum vitae, used in online teaching portfolios, and displayed on LinkedIn profiles or web pages as a sign of your achievement.
- Faculty members can expect to spend approximately 1-3 hours of activity per week, on average, in the course.
- Cohorts typically complete one module per week over 25 weeks.
- No ACUE coursework is due during Thanksgiving Break or Winter Break. However, the course will remain open during those times to faculty who wish to access it.
How do I learn more?
- Visit www.acue.org
- Contact the PBSC Online Faculty Development Team at FacultyDevelopment@pbsc.edu for session schedules or eligibility questions.
Palm Beach State College celebrates faculty members who receive this nationally recognized ACUE teaching credential during an annual pinning ceremony! View photos of the event in the Flickr album.
Click here to read the News Center story: PBSC emerges as a leader in credentialing faculty in online teaching excellence.
View the PBSC ACUE Credential Recipients Lists:
