Practitioner Certificate Requirements
The CIRTL Practitioner Certificate is a nationally recognized certification representing advanced knowledge and skills in effective teaching and learning methodologies. This certificate represents the second level of CIRTL certification, building on the foundational Associate-level credential. A key requirement for practitioner-level participants is the completion of a Teaching-as-Research (TAR) project, culminating in a two-page report that details findings, alongside other essential activities.
Interested in pursuing the CIRTL Practitioner Certificate?
Checklist:
- Complete the CIRTL Associate-Level Certificate.
- Develop and implement a Teaching-as-Research project.
- To start a TAR project, schedule an initial consultation with a member of the CIRTL Leadership
- Update your teaching philosophy.
*All participants interested in pursuing this certificate must obtain prior approval from a UMB CIRTL Leadership team member. Please contact CIRTL@umaryland.edu with any questions.
Before pursuing any certificate, please contact Jennifer Aumiller, MEd, the Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and the Director of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development (jaumiller@som.umaryland.edu) to ensure your selected activities or project will count toward certification.