Attendance in eLearning workshops can earn you one or both eLearning Certificates. The two eLearning certificate tracks are Online Design and Teaching Certificate and Teaching Tools Certificate.
Online Design and Teaching (ODT) Certificate
The ODT certificate is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the ODT Canvas course or those who earn 100,000 points by participating in the ODT Series workshops. This series includes the Universal Design for Learning workshops, ODT workshops and the Quality Matters (QM) workshop offerings. Please view the listing of available offerings on ODT and TT Certificate Workshop Offerings. If you have questions about your ODT Certificate points, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Notes:
- To receive points for workshop attendance, you must be present for at least half of the scheduled time period. For example, if a workshop is scheduled for 90 minutes, you must be in attendance for at least 45 minutes for points to be awarded.
- eLearning Workshop points cannot be used for any of the CTL Certificates. Please contact UAB CTL at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions about CTL Points and Certificates.
Teaching Tools (TT) Certificate
The TT certificate is awarded to individuals who earn 100,000 points by participating in the TT Series workshops. Please view the listing of available offerings on ODT and TT Certificate Workshop Offerings. If you have questions about your TT certificate points, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Notes:
- To receive points for workshop attendance, you must be present for at least half of the scheduled time period. For example, if a workshop is scheduled for 90 minutes, you must be in attendance for at least 45 minutes for points to be awarded.
- eLearning Workshop points cannot be used for any of the CTL Certificates. Please contact UAB CTL at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions about CTL Points and Certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I earn points for Workshop Attendance? To receive points for workshop attendance, you must be present for at least half of the scheduled time period. For example, if a workshop is scheduled for 90 minutes, you must be in attendance for at least 45 minutes for points to be awarded.
- How can I plan ahead to earn an eLearning Certificate?
See which semesters each workshop is offered or view
eLearning's Tentative Annual Workshop Schedule.
Registration opens two (2) weeks before each semester. We reccomend registering for workshops and saving them to your calendar. - Will I get points for viewing an archived version of a workshop? No, you must be present at a virtual or live workshop for at least half of the scheduled time period.
- Can I request an eLearning workshop for my group or department?
Yes, absolutely! eLearning can customize most workshops to your specific group or department. Please submit a training request and we will reach out with next steps. - Can I use eLearning Workshop points toward a CTL certificate? eLearning Workshop points cannot be used for any of the CTL certificates. Please contact UAB CTL at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions about CTL points and certificates.
