Sheridan certificate programs are open to Brown graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff. Enrollment for all programs is limited and registration is required. Completion of The Sheridan Teaching Seminar (Certificate I) is a prerequisite for all other certificate programs.
Certificates
Why Earn a Sheridan Certificate?
Spending time developing and reflecting on your teaching practice makes you more confident and competent as a teacher and effectively prepares you for an academic career.
For graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, a Sheridan Certificate demonstrates a tangible commitment to teaching. This can be of great benefit in today's increasingly competitive academic job market, where colleges and universities routinely ask applicants to provide evidence of teaching effectiveness.
For faculty, a Sheridan Certificate provides an opportunity for ongoing professional development which empowers instructors to better meet the needs of their learners.
Sheridan Certificate Programs
David Blanding and Kristen Webster reflect on the value of participating in the Sheridan Center's teaching certificate programs.