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CIRTL Certificates are nationally recognized credentials that showcase your commitment to evidence-based teaching and supporting diverse learners. Adding a CIRTL Certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile demonstrates your dedication to effective, inclusive education practices. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate signed by CIRTL@CU administrators.

Certificate Levels and Requirements

1. Associate Certificate (Foundational Level)

Build a strong foundation in teaching and learning practices.

Requirements:

• Attend 5 activities on pedagogical practices (workshops or courses) offered by the CTL.
• Complete 1 activity focused on Social Responsibility (topics include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, or Ethics).
• Submit a teaching philosophy statement.

Where to Find Activities: Activities can be offered by:

• CU programs (CTL, Graduate School, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Career Services).
• Regional CIRTL partners (CU Denver, Anschutz, Colorado Springs).
• National CIRTL network (online or in-person).

2. Practitioner Certificate (Requires Associate Certificate)

Deepen your expertise in teaching methodologies and research-based practices.

Requirements:

• Complete an Associate Certificate.
• Attend 5 additional activities on pedagogical topics.
• Engage in teaching experience or educational research:
  • TA, guest lecture, or instructor of record (¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ campus, in-person or online).
  • Attend workshops on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
  • Take "Planning Your Teaching as Research Project" (online at CIRTL.net).
• Participate in 1 activity focused on diversity or culturally responsive teaching.
• Submit a revised teaching philosophy statement.

3. Scholar Certificate (Requires Practitioner Certificate)

Showcase advanced commitment to teaching and research excellence.

Requirements:

• Complete a Practitioner Certificate.
• Attend 3 advanced workshops/events on teaching and learning.
• Gain teaching experience as an instructor of record.
• Develop a teaching portfolio (aligned with CTL’s Certificate in College Teaching).
• Complete and present a Teaching as Research (TAR) Project:
  • Present a poster at CIRTL events or a teaching-focused conference.
  • Publication of your TAR project is encouraged but not required.