Course Profile
The Advanced Training Course in "Expert in Educational Design and Innovative University Teaching" (2nd edition) trains Faculty Developers who are capable of designing, coordinating, and evaluating initiatives for the professional development of university professors and the improvement of teaching quality.
The course takes place mainly online on the Moodle AulaWeb platform and includes asynchronous lessons, virtual classrooms on Microsoft Teams, in-person meetings, and the completion of a final project work.
Promoters
The course is promoted by the Department of Educational Sciences – DISFOR of the University of Genoa, in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center of the University of Turin.
The Steering Committee of the course consists of:
- Director: Fabrizio Bracco;
- Internal member: Valentina Pennazio;
- External member: Marina Rui;
- Members from the University of Turin: Barbara Bruschi and Emanuela Torre.
Professional Profile and Objectives
The course aims to train Faculty Developers equipped to design, coordinate, and evaluate initiatives dedicated to the professional development of university professors and the enhancement of teaching quality.
This professional profile combines advanced skills in instructional and curricular design, Instructional Design, and educational technologies. These competencies find application in Teaching and Learning Centers, university departments dedicated to educational innovation, and more broadly, in organizations that promote the development of teaching skills and the quality of educational processes.
Course Target Audience
The course is aimed at holders of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as professionals already working in instructional design, faculty development, or educational innovation centers who wish to consolidate their skills.
It is particularly intended for those seeking to acquire knowledge and competencies related to faculty development, instructional design, educational technologies, and university teaching innovation.
Additionally, upper secondary school graduates with at least six months of experience (including internships) in the field of instructional design are eligible to participate. The Steering Committee also reserves the right to admit candidates with different requirements based on an evaluation of their curriculum vitae.
For full details on eligible degree classes, please refer to the official course call for applications.
Certificate and Open Badge
Upon completion of the course, the Course Director will issue a certificate of attendance and merit, which does not constitute an academic degree.
The program awards 20 ECTS/CFU, for which interested participants may submit a request for recognition to the relevant University departments. In addition, an Open Badge detailing the skills acquired will be issued.