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Quality Matters

You put a lot into your teaching
— why not get recognized for it?
Gain International Recognition for your Online Teaching Excellence!

Quality Matters (QM) certification is your chance to take your online courses to the next level!

We know you’re busy, so we’ve got your back. Our Florida Atlantic Online instructional design team will guide you through the process.

And if you’re aiming for the FAU Online Faculty Award, this is a solid step in that direction!

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Let's keep raising the bar for online learning at FAU.

Ready to get started?

See below to submit your application!

The Power of Peer Review with QM

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External Peer Review by QM-Certified faculty
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Collegial, Constructive, Research-Based
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Specific and Actionable Feedback
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Professional Growth and Reflection

Would You Like Expert Reviewers to Talk About Your Course Like This?

Here's what QM reviewers had to say about recent FAU QM-certified courses.

Katarzyna Winkowska-Nowak

MAT6516 - Problem Solving and Recreational Mathematics

The thoughtful design [of this course], engaging content, and integration of various tools and materials create a rich learning experience that I believe will be highly beneficial to both instructors and students alike.

Patrick McLaughlin

CJE3674 - Introduction to Forensic Science

The video and instructor information page adds a nice personal touch that makes you a 'real' person online that students can connect with. Well done, as these are inviting and welcoming.

Lana Jones

PSY3234 - Experimental Design & Statistical Inference

I thought this was one of the best instructor intros I have seen in my time as a reviewer! The production quality was great and the professor came off as professional, yet friendly and accessible.

Gabriel Cesar

CCJ4700 - Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology

This is a well-designed course [that] provides a strong, optimal learning experience for students. I found the instructor created videos very helpful in engaging the learner throughout the course.

QM Certified Courses at FAU

Bubble Chart of Quality Matters Certified Florida Atlantic Online courses

This service is reserved for distance learning courses that have already received a High-Quality designation from Florida Atlantic Online and have been taught at least once.

Florida Atlantic Online guides you through the Quality Matters process from start to finish.

All instructors are welcome to submit their online courses for Quality Matters recognition.

Reward

Reward available upon receiving Quality Matters recognition.

The Quality Matters fee is covered  by Florida Atlantic Online

Application Priority

Priority  will be given to courses that are part of a fully online program.

Note:

If your course is waitlisted, you can still get Florida Atlantic Online’s template and Open Lab instructional design support.
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Apply for any upcoming Review Cycle

Course Reviewed During Application Deadline  
Spring 2027 December 4th, 2026
Summer 2027 April 30th, 2027
Fall 2027 August 6th, 2027
Spring 2028 December 3rd, 2027

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Open Lab

Complete this form to request up to 3 meetings of instructional design support.
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Grab and Go

Complete this form to request a template for your Canvas course that meets many of the state’s High-Quality standards for online courses. An instructional designer will upload the template for you and get you started on building your modules.
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Email: idesign@fau.edu