Certifications
We're committed to fostering exceptional online teaching and learning experiences. That includes ensuring instructors are prepared to teach online through certification. There are also opportunities — and incentives — for faculty to design and certify their online courses.
Faculty assigned to teach online or hybrid courses at UL Lafayette must hold either a ULearn Certified Online Teacher or ULearn Certified Course Designer certification in order to do so.
Prior to enrolling in these training opportunities, faculty must obtain department head approval endorsing their participation and then contact the instructional designer to confirm a training plan.
Adjunct and Assistant Requirements
Permanent adjuncts those who have a consistent presence in the department and teach hybrid and online courses each semester or at consistent intervals, must complete the same training and certification as full-time faculty.
Teaching Assistants (TA)/Graduate Assistants (GA) must complete certification only if they are teaching model courses designed by a certified faculty member.
The TA/GA will complete three online workshops from our catalog of Professional Development Courses: ODL 100 Basic Course Building + one facilitated workshop (200 level) + one additional workshop (100 or 200 level).