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Overview 2026-2027

CAS HSG in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education 2026/2027

Basic level – Fit for university teaching – 5 ECTS 

1 September 2026Tuesday13.00 - 17.00Kick-off event *
24 September 2026Thursday09.00 - 17.00Teaching and learning at HSG *
26 October 2026Monday09.00 - 17.00Designing courses * – hybrid1
13 November 2026Friday09.00 - 17.00Educational methods and (digital) tools * - hybrid1
10/11 December 2026Thursday and Friday09.00 - 17.00 Designing assessments *2

2/3/4 February 2027

Tue/Wed/Thu
(1 day of your choice)

09.00 - 18.00

Microteaching *3

* Compulsory course / in person, unless otherwise stated 
1 Participation in two hybrid courses, one in person and one online 
2 10 December in person, 11 December online synchronously
3 The allocation will take place after the kick-off. Two preferences can be indicated. 


Further components of the basic level: 

  • Submission of assignments on StudyNet (preparation and follow-up tasks)
  • 2 elective courses from the HDZ continuing education programme (or attendance of 2 teaching exchanges + reflection for 1 elective course)
  • Final paper basic level 

 

Advanced level – teaching skills development – 10 ECTS 

23 March 2027Tuesday14.00 - 17.00Kick-off event advanced level – online *
14 April 2027Wednesday12.15 - 14.00Introductory event for mentors and mentees – hybrid
23 April 2027Friday09.00 - 17.00 Teaching innovation project – design workshop *
27 May 2027Thursday09.00 - 17.00 Professionalisation of teaching and learning * 
22/23/24 June 2027Tue/Wed/Thu (1 day of your choice)09.00 - 18.00Microteaching 2 * 2

* Compulsory course / in person, unless otherwise stated 
2 The allocation will take place after the kick-off. Two preferences can be indicated. 


Further components of the advanced level: 

  • Submission of assignments on StudyNet (preparation and follow-up tasks) 
  • 6 elective courses from the HDZ continuing education programme (Alternative: 1 TAP for 1 elective course) 
  • 2 Teaching Exchanges with short paper 
  • 6 Teaching observation and feedback (2 mentoring, 2 peer und 2 experts)  
  • Portfolio 
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Regelungen CAS HSG in Hochschuldidaktik

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Classroom sessions usually take place in seminar room A 24-3-246 in the central institute building ZIG on the campus of the University of St.Gallen.

Centre of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
University of St.Gallen
Dufourstrasse 40a
CH-9000 St.Gallen
https://hdz.unisg.ch

For members of the University of St. Gallen (HSG) as well as lecturers affiliated with HSG, the programme fees are covered by the University of St. Gallen. For external participants without a teaching appointment at HSG, the fees are as follows:

Basic Level (5 ECTS): CHF 3,500

Advanced Level (10 ECTS): CHF 5,700

Please prepare the following electronic documents in advance:

  • Letter of Motivation: Please explain your motivation for applying to the continuing education programme in one to a maximum of two pages.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A brief résumé.
  • Copy of your highest educational qualification

Applications for both the Foundation Level and the Advanced Level must be submitted via the application form, including the required documents.

Application Deadlines:
Basic Level (starting in the Autumn Semester): 30 June 2026
Basic and Advanced Levels: 30 June 2026
Advanced Level (starting in the Spring Semester 2027): 30 November 2026

Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt by email. Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be informed of the admission decision after the application deadline has passed.

Places are limited.

Regulatoins governing the organisation and delivery of the CAS programme, as well as the attendence requirements, are set out in the HDZ information sheet on absence regulations.

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