Instructional methods and teaching skills for WUC Faculty
Whitewater University partners with Coursera to provide all faculty and staff with comprehensive training in instructional methods and teaching skills. Twelve curated courses cover foundations, online teaching, AI literacy, and clinical instruction — all free for WUC faculty.
Why WUC invests in instructional methods and teaching skills
At Whitewater University of California, we are committed to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. By participating in these courses, faculty members develop innovative teaching strategies, improve classroom engagement, and enhance student learning outcomes — across MSAHM, MSCSE, ESL, and CEU programs.
Our goal is to empower educators with the knowledge and skills needed to create impactful, inclusive, and engaging learning environments across all disciplines.
2026 WUC Top-Pick instructional methods and teaching skills Courses
Twelve Coursera courses curated for WUC faculty across five tracks — all free with your WUC email.
Foundations
- Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction
- Instructional Methods and Teaching Skills
- Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning
- Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning
University context
- University Teaching
Online & tech
- Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology
- Learning to Teach Online
- Excellence in Online Teaching
AI literacy
- AI For Everyone
- Artificial Intelligence — Search & Logic
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers
Clinical (MSAHM)
- Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills
How to enroll
Four steps from picking a course to logging it in your PD record.
1
Browse the catalog
Visit the Coursera Teaching & Instructional Skills catalog and explore Active Learning Strategies, Online Course Design, Student Engagement, and Classroom Assessment Techniques.
2
Sign up with WUC email
Pick a course that aligns with your teaching goals. Sign up using your @wuc.edu email address to access free certification options where available.
3
Complete at your own pace
Courses are flexible and self-paced. Engage with video lectures, assignments, and peer discussions on your schedule.
4
Submit your certificate
Download your Coursera Certificate of Completion and submit it to HR@wuc.edu for inclusion in your official PD documentation.
Submitting completion records to HR
After completing a Coursera course, submit your certificate and any associated course materials (syllabus, completed assignments, peer-review submissions) to the WUC HR Department. These are kept as part of your official Professional Development record and count toward annual PD requirements.
Email completed materials to HR@wuc.edu with the subject line “PD Submission: [course name]”.
Talk to Us
HR Department
(408) 913-9393
HR@wuc.edu
Coursera Catalog
coursera.org/browse/…/education