Whether you’re new to university teaching, looking to strengthen your existing practice, or interested in exploring new approaches, the Centre for Teaching & Learning offers structured professional development opportunities to support your growth.
Our certificates and programs provide opportunities to develop practical teaching skills, explore evidence-informed approaches, reflect on your practice, and connect with colleagues.
Choose from flexible, self-paced online learning, collaborative cohort-based programs, and interactive workshops.
Format: Cohort-based, facilitated learning
Registration: Application required
Make meaningful, evidence-informed improvements to introductory undergraduate teaching through a structured process of course design, engaging teaching, assessment, and reflection.
Work alongside an Educational Developer and colleagues to examine your teaching practice, implement focused changes, and explore their impact on student learning.
Best suited for: Instructors teaching or preparing to teach introductory undergraduate courses.
Format: Fully online, asynchronous, self-paced
Registration: Open enrolment
Build or refresh your foundational knowledge of university teaching through flexible online modules covering teaching approaches, course design, educational technology, assessment, and feedback.
Complete four of five modules to earn the micro-certificate.
Best suited for: Instructors seeking flexible professional development they can complete on their own schedule.
Format: Intensive, interactive, small-group workshop
Registration: Scheduled offerings and custom group requests
Strengthen your teaching through hands-on practice, peer feedback, and guided reflection.
Design and facilitate short lessons, explore practical teaching strategies, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive learning environment.
Best suited for: New and experienced instructors seeking an immersive opportunity to practise and refine their teaching skills.
Format: Introductory graduate teaching course
Registration: Open enrolment
Prepare for teaching responsibilities and strengthen your understanding of effective teaching and learning in higher education.
Explore practical teaching strategies, reflect on your experiences, and build confidence in your role as a graduate teaching assistant.
Best suited for: Graduate students preparing for or currently undertaking teaching assistant responsibilities.
Consider your teaching goals, experience, and preferred learning format.
If you’re looking for flexible learning you can complete independently, start with the Micro-Certificate in Teaching Excellence.
If you teach introductory undergraduate courses and want to examine your own teaching through a structured, collaborative process, consider the Certificate in Introductory Course Praxis.
If you’re interested in learning through teaching practice and peer feedback, explore the Instructional Skills Workshop.
If you’re a graduate student preparing for teaching responsibilities, the Graduate Teaching Enhancement Course may be a good starting point.
Interested in open educational resources and open pedagogy? Watch for the upcoming Certificate in Open Education.
You don’t need to enrol in a certificate or course to continue developing your teaching.
The CTL also offers workshops, lectures, seminars, and events throughout the year, providing opportunities to explore specific topics and connect with colleagues.
Our team can help you identify professional development opportunities that align with your interests and teaching goals.