ACUE Certificate in Effective Online Teaching Practices
Palm Beach State College has partnered with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to offer faculty the voluntary opportunity to pursue a Certificate in Effective Teaching Practices, the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This offering aligns with our mission of providing accessible, student-centered teaching and learning experiences.
The application period for Spring 2025 cohorts is now open.
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.
This program is delivered fully online and is professionally facilitated. PBSC faculty
participants will be enrolled within a cohort of PBSC colleagues. The program addresses all the
core competencies defined in ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework© and is organized
into four micro courses:
- Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Online Learning Environment
- Promoting Active Online Learning
- Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners in Your Online Course
- Designing Student Centered Courses
Cohorts typically complete one module per week, requiring 1-3 hours of activity.
Spring 2025 ACUE Course Schedule:
- Course Start Date: January 21, 2025
- Course End Date: December 6, 2025
No ACUE coursework is due during Spring Break, Summer, Thanksgiving Break, or Winter Break.
Visit https://portal.acue.org/pages/palmbeachstate to learn more about ACUE's Effective Teaching Practices Framework. Please contact the Faculty Development Team at FacultyDevelopment@palmbeachstate.edu for more information.
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 25 core competencies outlined in the Effective 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 and currently teach online classes, 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 the course 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 Spring Break, Summer, 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?
- Please visit this webpage often. It will be regularly updated.
- Visit www.acue.org
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: Palm Beach State College Receives 2024 ACUE Movement Maker Award.
ACUE Credential Recipients List:
