Self-Enroll Learning & Development
Welcome to CTI self-enroll professional learning and development. Below you will find headings that correspond to what are known as milestone badges (ex. DesignPLUS). Milestone badges are awarded upon completing the required number of prerequisite badges (ex. Of a prerequisite badge DesignPLUS: An Introduction), and do not require anything other than earning the necessary prerequisite badges. For example, if you would like to earn the DesignPLUS milestone badge, you will need to complete at least two of the three DesignPLUS focused badging courses.
You will find these prerequisite badges in the accordions underneath the corresponding milestone categories. In the accordion you will find a brief description of the course and a link to self enroll in the badging course.
When you click the self enroll link, you will be taken to the Canvas course for the individual course you selected. The course will have materials and assessments for you to complete to earn that badge. Once you have completed all needed assessments at a satisfactory level, you will be awarded your badge.
If you have any questions please reach out to canvas@suu.edu.
DesignPLUS (Must earn 2 of 3):
DesignPLUS is an integration from Cidi Labs that allows faculty to implement accessible HTML templates, knowledge checks, and other features with a few button clicks. By utilizing DesignPLUS, faculty can organize their course content, as well as provide a visually pleasing and organized course.
This badge represents the first level of CTI's DesignPLUS program. You will learn basics of DesignPLUS is and how it can be utilized within Canvas. This course will mostly focus on the utilization of CTI created content templates.
Est. time required to complete: less than 3 hours.
This badge represents the second level of CTI's DesignPLUS program. You will learn and practice utilizing more features of DesignPLUS. This includes not only applying a template, but adjusting and modifying templates within Canvas to create a more custom course.
Est. time required to complete: less than 3 hours.
This badge represents the third level of CTI’s DesignPLUS program. This level will dive into deeper levels of customization for course content. You will also learn how to use the most advanced features of DesignPLUS without having a knowledge of HTML coding.
Est. time required to complete: less than 3 hours.
Accessibility (Must Complete 2 of 3):
Ensuring your course is accessible is critical regardless of the modality. Once you provide instructional materials in digital form, that item must be accessible to your learners. As part of this workshop, we will explore disabilities and key principles of instructional material accessibility.
This is the first level in a three level accessibility badging course. Throughout this course you will be able to learn key principles of web document accessibility. We will cover applications in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google products.
Est. time required to complete: 2-3 hours.
This is the second level in a three level accessibility badging course. Throughout this course you will be able to learn key principles of web document accessibility, including information on headings, themes, reading order, lists, columns, tables and an introduction to evaluating accessibility.
Est. time required to complete: 3-4 hours.
This is the third level in a three level accessibility badging course. Throughout this course you will be able to learn key principles of web document accessibility, including information on headings, themes, reading order, lists, columns, tables and an introduction to evaluating accessibility.
Est. time required to complete: 3-4 hours.
Online Instructor Certificate
The online instructor certification pathway is meant to provide foundational knowledge for teaching in the online environment. There are 8 total courses separated into 4 categories: Course Design, Objectives, & Alignment, Canvas LMS, Engagement Strategies, and Learner Experience. You will earn a badge for each course you complete successfully. Completing both courses in a category will automatically award you a milestone badge for that category. Completing all 4 categories will award the Online Instructor Certificate Badge.
Courses are self-enroll meaning you can enroll and begin course work at any time. Facilitators of each course will grade items on the 2nd Friday of each month. Badges will be awarded on the last Friday of each month. Successful completion of a course requires earning at least an 85% or higher on each assessment in the course. You will have unlimited attempts on each assessment.
Have you ever wondered if your course actually teaches what it says in the course description? The secret isn’t better content, it’s objectives and instructional alignment. When your course and module objectives are weak or misaligned, learners struggle to understand and value what they’re being asked to do. In the world of course design, a well-written objective is the North Star of any learning experience. If you don’t know where you’re going, neither will your students.
Have you ever looked at a syllabus halfway through the term and realized your assignments are testing things you barely covered—or that your students are missing the point of the material entirely? It happens all the time, and usually, the issue isn’t the content itself. It’s a break in alignment. When our objectives, assessments, and daily activities don’t talk to each other, students end up playing a guessing game about what actually matters, and we end up grading work that doesn’t show true learning.
This course is for educators preparing their first course, professors transitioning to online instruction, or support staff who assist with orientation and trainings. This course will guide you through the essential tools and features of getting started with using Canvas. This self-paced course includes short video tutorials, step-by-step guides, interactive practice activities, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. At the end of this course you'll be able to navigate Canvas and use the platform to support successful teaching and learning.
This course is for educators preparing their first course, professors transitioning to online instruction, or support staff who assist with orientation and training. This course will cover some of the basics of the new sidebar in DesignPLUS and how it can assist in course development and design. This self-paced course includes step-by-step tutorials, practice activities, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. At the end of this course you'll be able to implement institutional templates to support successful teaching and learning.
In this short, self-paced course, you’ll unpack the simple but powerful difference between checking in on student learning as it happens (formative) and evaluating final results (summative). You’ll walk away with a practical, ready-to-use plan that boosts student learning.
Elevate your online course design with actionable strategies to humanize digital learning and keep students connected. In this self-paced course, you will formulate a multi-modal instructor-presence strategy leveraging tools like video, audio, or targeted text announcements, and draft a transparent Communication Manifesto that sets clear expectations for response times, feedback, and availability. You will also audit a live course module to identify critical engagement gaps, equipping you to build an intentional learner engagement plan that strengthens student-to-student and student-to-content interactions.
Enroll in the Engagement Strategies - Learner Engagement Course
Building an online course that actually works for everyone is about more than just checking an accessibility box, it’s about recognizing that learners' brains don't all work the same way. When we stick to a "one-size-fits-all" design, we inadvertently build in barriers that leave people behind. This self-paced course is a chance to move past basic compliance and start designing proactively. We’re going to dig into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to look at how we can normalize mental health supports and academic flexibility right within Canvas. By understanding the "why" and "how" of human learning, we can build digital spaces where every student, especially those with disclosed disabilities or neurodivergent needs, feels like the system was actually built for them.
Making our digital classrooms accessible is about more than just checking a legal box. It is about building spaces where every student can show up, navigate content, and succeed. Unformatted digital content and reactive accommodations build technical barriers that isolate learners and create friction for everyone. This self-paced course takes the guesswork out of digital accessibility and accommodation workflows. You will learn how baseline technical standards (WCAG) and legal frameworks (ADA) translate into practical habits in Canvas. By bridging institutional policy with hands-on course design, you will gain a clear roadmap for supporting students without adding stress to your workflow.