CSU Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) Courses
⭐️ Upcoming OCS Training Opportunities
Training Programs from the CSU Chancellor's Office Online Course Services:
Online Course Services (OCS) at the Chancellor's Office offers free courses to help faculty enhance their online teaching including how to use the Quality Learning & Teaching framework, which we have adopted here at CSUN. These courses are offered once every semester for tenure-track faculty and lecturer faculty in the 23 CSU campuses.
These training courses are 3-weeks in length, online, asynchronous, and require 15-20 hours with a structured course schedule and due dates that must be followed.
Below are the dates for current courses that CSUN faculty are eligible to take. These courses are facilitated by external staff within the CSU system.
Sessions:
- Spring Session 1: February 23 - March 15, 2026
- Spring Session 2: March 23 - April 19, 2026
Feb 23 thru Mar 15 | Mar 23 thru Apr 19: Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT
Introduction to teaching online with the CSU QLT rubric representing the 9 sections of QLT. Content covered includes orienting students to the online course, setting up the structure and navigation of a course, designing online modules for content delivery and engagement, developing methods for facilitating discussions, developing assessment tools, using technology tools, and experiencing an online course from a student perspective.
Feb 23 thru Mar 15 | Mar 23 thru Apr 19: Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online
Advanced QLT course in creating a course and module structure that is in alignment with course objectives, incorporates social presence, equity-minded strategies, engagement strategies in synchronous and asynchronous activities, active learning with video, and alternative assessments. Participants will complete a QLT Core-24 self-review on their own course for reflection to guide them as they progress through the course in identifying areas to improve on. The final project will include creating a video tour to highlight three course changes made in the course while completing the training. Note: having a partially or fully developed online or hybrid course is required prior to registration.
Feb 23 thru Mar 15 | Mar 23 thru Apr 19: AI Tools for Teaching and Learning (For Faculty/Lecturers)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence tools where guided experimentation empowers participants to understand some of the basics of AI functionality, including its workings and methods for detecting its usage. Learn basic AI terminology, engage in hands-on exploration of AI Tools, learn strategies for detecting AI-generated content, and techniques to address potential misuse of AI tools by students. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to develop a personalized AI use policy for their course, and find resources to maintain currency in this dynamic field.
Feb 23 thru Mar 15 | Mar 23 thru Apr 19: AI Tools for Higher-Ed Professionals/Staff
Learn some of the basics about Artificial Intelligence tools, what they are and when, why, and how to use them. Participants will apply the knowledge gained to evaluate gAI tools for relevance to professional tasks, develop effective prompts for generating outputs using gAI tools, and discuss critical issues related to ethical and responsible use of AI in the workplace.
Feb 23 thru Mar 15: Reviewing Courses Using the QLT Rubric
Provides an in-depth experience with the CSU QLT rubric and ways to use objective-based examples to support reviewing and informing online and hybrid courses. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences using the QLT objectives to rate elements of a sample course, learn how to write helpful recommendations, and discuss examples for setting up a peer-review process on their campus. This session is for those looking to use the rubric to complete a QLT self-review and/or serve as a peer-review on campus and systemwide QLT formal course certifications.
Learn more or register at the CSU Quality Assurance website.