Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (CHET)

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to teach confidently and effectively in today¡¯s college classroom with CSU's Certificate in Higher Education Teaching.

Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 Cohort | Registration closes on February 27, 2026

Course Dates: March 2, 2026 to May 11, 2026 | Culminating Assignment Due May 17

• Tuition: $1,349
• Early-bird special: $1,249 (must enroll by January 30, 2026)

Why enroll? The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching at Cleveland State University helps junior faculty, adjuncts, teaching assistants, and new educators build the instructional competencies and professional credentials valued across colleges and universities.

Upon completion of the course, students earn a CSU micro-credential, issued as both a digital badge and a digital certificate, which includes 6 CEU's.

Cleveland State University part-time faculty, adjunct faculty, current CSU grad students or recent graduates (2024 and 2025) with an M.A. or Ph.D. may register for a discounted, flat-rate. To do so, contact Nancy Pratt at n.pratt@csuohio.edu for details. All other CSU alumni qualify for a 10% discount on tuition.

CSU Professional Development Benefit Users (Faculty and Staff): Step 1)  Register at the online link below for registration. Step 2) Complete the Non-Credit professional development form found HERE, have it signed and email to n.pratt@csuohio.edu to complete your registration.

Register HERE

By clicking above ("HERE"), you will be redirected to our registration landing page. If you are a first-time user or not affiliated with Cleveland State, please create a new profile using the prompt provided. If you are already affiliated with CSU, please follow the appropriate prompts. Problems or questions with your registration? Email n.pratt@csuohio.edu.

New in 2026: The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (CHET) can now be taken for graduate credit by enrolling in ALD 690. This option is ideal for CSU graduate students and others seeking special topics credit. Participants earn both a digital badge and a certificate, and the credential will be recorded on your official CSU transcript.

For more information on enrollment for credit, contact Adrienne Russ, M.A., Program Manager, Center for Educational Leadership, School of Education and Counseling, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. Email Adrienne: a.j.russ@csuohio.edu

NOTE: If you wish to enroll in CHET for credit, do not register at the link provided here. 

Certificate in Higher Education Teaching

Earn your Cleveland State University Certificate in Higher Education Teaching to enhance your skills for full-time and part-time teaching roles in colleges and universities. Led by experienced faculty, this program covers pedagogy, student learning, innovative teaching, assessment methods, Diversity and Inclusion, and online teaching. With six learning units, six faculty-led discussions, and a comprehensive learning portfolio, you'll gain valuable insights in just 10 contact hours per unit. Secure your certificate by completing all components of the program. Elevate your teaching career with CSU's focused and practical Higher Education Teaching Certificate.

Culminating Assignment

The certificate requires a culminating assignment, which consists of a revised syllabus and a reflective summary that showcases the thoughtful integration of pedagogical principles and instructional strategies developed throughout the course. 

Learning Outcomes

• Enhanced pedagogical knowledge
• Improved student engagement
• Effective course design
• Improved student feedback and assessments
• Inclusive teaching practices and classroom management
• Application of evidence-based teaching strategies
• Integration of technology
• Understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities
• Reflection and continuous improvement

Important Dates

Certificate completion requirements:

• Completion of the six learning units.
• Attendance at five faculty-led discussion sessions (every-other-Thursday, 6:00-7:00 PM)
• Completion of the culminating assignment.

Upon completion, students earn a CSU micro-credential, issued as both a digital badge and a digital certificate.

Faculty

Certificate Learning Units

Who Should Attend?

• Early career faculty and researchers
• Faculty who want to refresh their classroom practices
• Current graduate students who may want to teach in higher education
• Learning design professionals
• New Ph.D. recipients who want a career in higher education
• Career-transitioning adults looking for a new pathway
• Professionals with subject matter expertise interested in adjunct teaching
• Professionals teaching in non-credit and community adult education

Available Discounts

Alums of Cleveland State University always receive a 10% discount on all non-credit continuing education and professional development. 

CSU full-time Faculty and Staff may use tuition remission through the professional development benefit to cover full certificate costs. For more information or to download the professional development form, please visit the HR benefits page.

Note: Discounts may not be stacked. One discount per learner is allowed. 

Requests for more information related to course syllabus and curriculum can be submitted to Dr. Wendy Green, at w.m.green@csuohio.edu or by calling 216/523-7147.

Non-credit certificate courses are not eligible for financial aid. To use financial aid, you must be admitted as a CSU student and enroll in ALD 690 for credit.
 

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Ideal candidates have a graduate degree, are working faculty, or are enrolled graduate students (at CSU or another university). Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of work experience in areas of teaching interest wanting to teach in non-credit continuing and professional education also qualify.  

Contact information

Course Content Questions
Wendy M. Green, Ph.D., Associate Professor
School of Education and Counseling
The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
Phone:  216/523-7147 |  Email: w.m.green@csuohio.edu

Registration Questions
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D., Executive Director
Division of Continuing and Extended Education
216/875-9710 | Email: n.pratt@csuohio.edu

Student Support
Adrienne Russ, M.A., Program Manager, Center for Educational Leadership
School of Education and Counseling
The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. 
Phone: 216/687-9216 | Email: a.j.russ@csuohio.edu