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University Teaching Qualification

UTQ track

The University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) is proof of the didactic competence of lecturers in academic education. Here you can read how to obtain your BKO at Radboud University.

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Courses in the UTQ-track

If you participate in the regular UTQ track, you will follow the courses below to obtain the four UTQ partial certificates. PhD candidates can participate in the courses Teaching practice and Student supervision and receive a partial certificate for this. These two partial certificates are nationally recognized.

The courses can also be taken by teachers who do not participate in a UTQ track (provided there are enough places). Teachers who participate in a UTQ track are given priority for participation.

Teaching Practice

25 February 2025 Course

During this course, you will learn more about your role as a novice academic teacher and build a didactic foundation for academic education. Teachers within the regular UTQ track follow this course to obtain the competency domain Teaching practice.
Course Design and Evaluation

27 January 2025 Course

During this course, you will learn how to (re)design and evaluate a course from your own teaching practice in a structured way. Teachers within the regular UTQ track follow this course to obtain the competency domains Course design and Evaluation.
Student Supervision

30 January 2025 Course

During the course, you will learn more about the didactic background of thesis and internship supervision. Teachers within the regular UTQ track follow this course to obtain the competency domain of Student supervision.
Assessment and Learning

30 January 2025 Course

During this course, you will delve deeper into the role that assessment plays in teaching. Teachers within the regular UTQ track follow this course to obtain the competency domain Assessment.

Other courses

Starting to Teach

07 January 2025 Course

During the meetings, you will be introduced to the didactic principles of supervising small group work, such as tutorials. This course is aimed at novice teachers who have little to no teaching experience.
Coaching in the role of the teacher

28 January 2025 Course

During this course you will focus on the basic principles of coaching, the coaching relationship between teacher and student, and conversation skills.
Practicing educational situations with an actor

Training

Have you ever wanted to practice a certain situation without any consequences? This is possible with a training actor. By experiencing what works for you, you expand your possibilities of putting it into practice.
Workshop series You Have a Part to Play

05 February 2025 Learning course

In this workshop series, you will learn how to make impact with your education. Over five sessions, you will reflect on the added value of your education in relation to the student, society and the world.
Course Beyond content: how to make a real difference as a teacher

23 January 2025 Course

Our university's strategy of is to "make a significant impact". But how? This course will give you the pointers on how to make your teaching more impactful by considering the principles of sustainable development.

Self-study modules

These self-study modules enable you to work on your development in your own time and at your own pace.

Self-study modules in Brightspace

These interactive self-study modules on Brightspace take you through the basics of a particular theme, such as peer feedback, blended learning or learning objectives. You can also sign up for a basic training Brightspace. These modules consist of background information, clear instructions on how to use the theme within your courses, examples from colleagues and a forum to share experiences and learning materials.

E-learning course lecturing in English

During this online self-study course from Radboud in'to Languages you will be encouraged to think about the needs of international students and how you teach in English.

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Special Interest Groups

Do you want to explore education-related themes together with colleagues? And discuss with like-minded people about new insights into education? Perhaps participating in a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre is something for you!

Educational Leadership Programme

The continuous development of education and teaching requires educational depth and educational leadership. The Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre offers this course for people who play a director's role in teaching at Radboud University.

In conversation with a coach

Are you struggling with something in your education? Think, for example, of problems with social safety, time management or a home situation that affects your education. A confidential coaching session can help you get a grip on the situation.

Radboud Honours Academy

The Radboud Honours Academy is always looking for lecturers who want to look beyond the regular curriculum. Within the Honour Programme and the Honour Labs, you can work with innovative forms of teaching and assessment.

Training offerings from other institutions

Six universities are working together on professional development for teaching and learning. This allows educators to delve deeper into relevant topics such as innovative technologies, diversity and inclusivity, assessment, sustainable development goals or (inter)disciplinary education.

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