Advance Your Teaching Practice
What is ACUE?
The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) offers rigorous, research-based microcredential courses that help faculty refine their teaching practices and enhance student outcomes. Each course includes six modules over six weeks, blending asynchronous learning, practical classroom application, and reflective teaching.
Invest in Your Teaching
In partnership with UT System, UT Austin will fully fund the cost of your enrollment in any of the ACUE microcredential courses.
That means you can access a nationally endorsed professional development experience — at no cost to you. This is part of our institutional and the Center for Teaching and Learnings commitment to instructional excellence and continuous faculty growth.
This is part of our institutions commitment — through the Center for Teaching and Learning to advancing instructional excellence and promoting ongoing faculty development across campus.
Not sure if ACUE is the right next step for you?
Schedule a consultation with an educational consultant to explore how ACUE aligns with your teaching goals and professional growth.
Acue Pinning Ceremony 2023
Why Join ACUE?
Take a six-week course at your pace and gain new teaching insights
Receive Recognized Certification
Each completed microcredential stacks toward ACUE’s full Effective Teaching Certification, the only college-level credential of its kind endorsed by the American Council on Education. This certification is respected across higher education institutions nationwide.
Implement What You Learn Right Away
Every module includes practical, classroom-ready strategies that you apply in real time. Faculty report seeing measurable improvements in student participation, motivation, and success throughout the course.
Join a Professional Community of Practice
Participating faculty join a cohort of peers dedicated to improving teaching. You’ll benefit from support, shared experiences, and ongoing dialogue around best practices at UT Austin and beyond.
ACUE Microcredential Course for Fall 2025
This semester, UT Austin is offering Creating a Productive Learning Environment, one of four microcredential courses in the nationally recognized ACUE Effective Teaching series.
Over the course of six weeks, you’ll complete six asynchronous modules (about two hours per week), apply research-based strategies directly in your classroom, and reflect on their impact on student learning. The course is designed to fit into your schedule while delivering meaningful, real-time improvements to your teaching.
Course Dates: August 17 – October 4
RSVP Deadline: July 31
Hear what other instructor's say
We've had many dedicated educators complete ACUE microcredential courses and be recognized for their commitment to impactful, student-centered teaching. Here's what instructors at UT have to say about their experience:
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Earn a Nationally Recognized Teaching Certification
Take one course or reach toward the ACUE Effective Teaching Certification, a micocredential endorsed by the American Council on Education.
Complete all four microcredentials to earn certification:
- Promoting Active Learning
- Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Life-Long Learners (Spring 2026)
- Creating a Productive Learning Environment
- Designing Learner-Centered Courses
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is eligible to participate in ACUE courses?
All faculty and instructional staff at UT Austin; including tenure-track, non-tenure track, and adjunct instructors are eligible to enroll in ACUE courses, pending availability. Graduate student instructors may also be considered depending on cohort capacity.
What is the time commitment each week?
Each course includes six weekly modules, each requiring approximately two hours to complete. In addition, you’ll be asked to implement a teaching strategy from the module in your course and submit a brief written reflection.
Is there any cost to me?
No. UT Austin, in collaboration with the UT System, fully covers the cost of participation. There is no out-of-pocket expense for faculty or departments.
What kind of certification will I receive?
Participants who complete a course will receive an ACUE microcredential in a specific area of effective teaching. Completing all four micro-credentials leads to the ACUE Effective Teaching Certification, endorsed by the American Council on Education.
Who can i contact for more information
Feel free to contact anne.braseby@austin.utexas.edu for the CTL's ACUE related questions.