A variety of training and professional development opportunities are available to UAB faculty through multiple UAB units.
eLearning Workshops and Certificates
UAB eLearning, in collaboration with other units across campus, offers informative series of workshops. The eLearning workshops provide professional development opportunities, primarily focused on online and blended course design and teaching, Universal Design for Learning, and Teaching Tools (Academic Technologies). Attendance of these workshops can earn you eLearning Certificates. The two eLearning certificate tracks are – Online Design and Teaching (ODT) Certificate and Teaching Tools (TT) Certificate.
Additionally, eLearning offers an asynchronous Online Design and Teaching Canvas course. Users who complete all course requirements will earn the eLearning Online Design and Teaching Certificate.
Please select the link above for more details. UAB eLearning also manages a variety of professional development subscriptions such as Magna Learning, Quality Matters, and Online Learning Consortium.
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
The CTL hosts workshops, teaching observations, development of teaching materials, and other approved activities that strengthen and develop teaching skills. Through CTL workshops, individual and group faculty consultations, and school and departmental presentations, the CTL promotes student learning by helping UAB faculty to develop the knowledge and skills to become better teachers. Examples of workshops include Global Awareness, Teaching Effectiveness, and Teaching Foundations.
Human Resources Learning & Development
The Learning & Development team is dedicated to UAB’s mission and employee success through a mindset of “learning is not a once-and-done event,” but rather a journey. The goal is to provide fun, engaging learning options on your journey to success. Examples of learning opportunities include leadership and management skills, communication, professional effectiveness, and collaboration.