Professional Learning
Academy is a place to learn and grow professionally – with a focus on flourishing, creating, and developing both insight and practical skills. Our mission is to advance professional learning through local, national, and global partnerships that expand W&M’s reach. Our courses are taught by experts from STLI, the William & Mary community, and beyond! Discover courses that are substantive, practical, and purposeful. Create products you can incorporate into your current work. Earn micro-credentials you can share with your professional networks.
Benefits of our courses
Flexible
Complete course materials and modules asynchronously when it is convenient for you.
Relevant
Apply your new skills and knowledge in your current role while staying up-to-date with industry trends.
Engaging
Learn through interesting and immersive activities that contain rich content, digital media, and storytelling.
What is microlearning?
Microlearning is professional learning that delivers information in short, manageable chunks. Learners can process information in short intervals and focus on one skill or task at a time. Most often, these small learning units are offered using an online platform. This allows learners to access the content when it’s convenient and to apply their new knowledge immediately in the roles that they serve.
What are micro-credentials?
Micro-credentialing is the process of completing short competency-based courses that allow learners to show mastery of specific skills. These professional learning opportunities often lead to industry-recognized certificates or badges. Digital badges are a tangible symbol of the time and energy you’ve invested in your professional learning, and they can be an important tool for networking and career building.
How do I sign-up for a micro-course?
William & Mary affiliates can use single sign-on to enroll in Academy’s free offerings. For paid offerings, follow the registration steps on the course’s enrollment page. You can always email us at academy@wm.edu if you need help.
Have additional questions?
Connect with Diana Theisinger, Digital & Professional Learning Program Manager
Diana works with faculty and STLI partners to design online and hybrid courses offered at William & Mary. She also designs online professional learning micro-courses and consults with faculty about course design and other teaching and learning topics.
