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Core Teaching and Advanced Communication Instruction Certificates

The Office for Faculty Excellence offers two different certificates that are designed to provide support and recognition for faculty members at NC State who are dedicated to reflective teaching and learning. The certifications help faculty members advance towards becoming scholarly teachers.

The THREE |RED| Certifications are:

Core Teaching Certification

The Core Teaching Certification |CTC| has been redesigned to make it easier than ever to improve your teaching on your own schedule. You will build a foundation in course design and reflective practice that carries into any course you teach—helping you meet old and new challenges alike, including AI.

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Advanced Communication Instruction (ACI)

The ACI Program, offered by the Campus Writing and Speaking Program, provides advanced, asynchronous professional development in communication pedagogy. Faculty and GTAs may complete Written, Oral, or Digital Communication Certificates in just 4 weeks (one month). Completing all three earns the Certificate of Advanced Communication Pedagogy.

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