We offer a certificate program of advanced studies (CAS) to our teaching faculty. The program is built up of different modules spread out over 3 semesters, covering various dimensions and topics of teaching and learning in Higher Education (educational cultures, planning, implementation, and evaluation of student learning). We are proud to offer a program adapted to individual needs of our participants by integrating personalized coaching and mentoring as well as a guided teaching and a learning project.

Program content
- 7 half or full day courses ‘Fit for higher education’
- 4 half or full day elective courses
- An interdisciplinary project with reflection sessions
- Two hospitations from experts
- Two peer-hospitations
- Mentor sessions (with a mentor chosen by yourself)
- Individual coaching
- Portfolio

When all elements are completed (included presence in the courses) you become 10 ECTS (equal on 300 hours).

Participants
Our certificate program is especially developed for all people with didactical tasks at the University of St. Gallen. With a perspective of the future, also assistants and PhD students can take part. Next to that external candidate interested in teaching and learning in higher education are welcome.

Application and subscription
The programme starts every year in the autumn semester. To subscribe yourself we ask you to fill in the form.

Fees
The programme costs CHF 7800,-. The costs are covered by the University of St.Gallen for employees and for lecturers fulfilling the following prerequisites:
- Teaching of at least four hours per week,
- Contract with the University of St. Gallen for at least three years.