Higher Education Teaching Certificate

Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)

Engage with effective postsecondary education teaching methods in this online short course, inspired by the in-person seminar program currently offered by Harvard’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. The Harvard Bok Higher Education Teaching Certificate gives you the opportunity to reflect on your practices, portfolio, and teaching journey in this field. You’ll be exposed to the most relevant research on how students learn, and discover how to apply this insight in your own teaching context.

Study pedagogical approaches through the lens of the higher education environment, including student engagement and classroom management. Use this opportunity to investigate reflective teaching methods and update your skills by adopting a more conscious, collaborative, and refined approach to your third-level education teaching practice.

No matter what stage you’re at in your academic career, being an effective educator is key to progression and promotion. This online short course is designed for professors, lecturers, researchers, academic staff, or aspiring higher education teachers interested in improving their teaching practice, classroom management, and ability to meaningfully develop the mindsets of their students.

Teaching practice in the higher education field

Teaching practices are evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, it’s important to embrace reflective skills and update your methods regularly.

This online course is designed to help you refine your teaching practice by providing updated information on teaching methods, as well as opportunities to reflect on your own skills and performance. While you earn your premier certificate in this higher education teaching course, you’ll get the chance to network with other professionals in the field.

Whether you’re new to the field of higher education teaching or looking to refresh your skills, a higher education teaching course can be a valuable asset, with a certificate validating your teaching abilities.