Advanced Course Coordinator Training
The ACCT empowers course coordinators at SBE with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform in their role by focusing on effective management, innovative course design, and evidence-informed practices in higher education. Following this training is rewarded with 16 CPD hours. For any questions about this training, feel free to contact the Learning Academy
About the training
Expanding upon the foundation established through the UTQ/BKO programme, the Advanced Course Coordinator Training (ACCT) focuses on further enhancing the capabilities of course coordinators in their roles. During this trajectory, you will engage in mutual learning, discussion, and knowledge sharing, thereby fostering a cross-departmental learning community.
The ACCT offers a deep dive into various aspects, including educational design, curriculum planning, effective course and team management, and methods for course improvement and feedback. As part of the ACCT, you will gain access to the training canvas page which serves as a microlearning database as well as our channel of communication. Here you can ask any question on education, find best practices shared by experienced colleagues, find insights of educational research, can seek more information about the support network at SBE and UM as well as more background information on relevant topics for course coordinators.
Objectives of the ACCT
- Leadership: Develop leadership skills to effectively support and lead a diverse group of tutors, communicate with stakeholders and collaborate to navigate challenges.
- Vision: Critically reflect on educational philosophies, challenging assumptions and incorporating evidence-informed principles into vision for teaching and learning.
- Course management: Ensure a smooth course handover from one coordinator to another, and supporting effective knowledge transfer (past educational changes).
- Educational design: Further develop effective decision-making in educational improvements by e.g. analyzing student feedback and other relevant data (e.g. linked to assessment, feedback from tutors, …).
- Educational design: Explore and implement innovative course design and teaching approaches, incorporating technology and interactive methods to enhance the learning experience of students.
- Evidence- informed: Integrate evidence-informed practices into their teaching methodologies and decision-making via adjusted course design and teaching practices
- Community of practice: Actively contribute to and benefit from a collaborative community of practice, sharing experiences, challenges, and best practices.
Timeline of the training
Note: Please ensure that you can commit to joining ALL sessions before signing up for the ACCT.
To join the training, it is mandatory to attend one of the info sessions.
If you really cannot make any of the scheduled info moments, we will look for an alternative or arrange a short individual meeting.
(This flexibility applies only to the info session. The training dates listed below are fixed.) The dates of the info sessions are:
19 november 2025 10.30-11.00 online
2 december 2025 10.30-11.00 @SBE: exact location will be announced after registration.
The training sessions are scheduled during education free weeks. You can use your 16 CPD hours to participate. The ACCT is offered once a year, alternating between the autumn and spring semester.
Module 1: Me as a Course Coordinator
28 January 2026 12.00 – 17.00
Opening lunch & Course Management
With contributions from Kelly Geyskens, who brings extensive experience coordinating some of SBE’s largest and most complex courses. She will share hands-on insights, practical tools, and lessons learned from managing large course teams and student cohorts.
30 January 2026 09.00 – 13.00
Leadership
Led by Sonja Zaar, who conducts research on educational leadership within SBE. This session connects evidence-informed leadership insights with the realities of course coordination, focusing on elements such as leadership identity and leading tutors.
Module 2: Course Design & Methods
30 March 2026 09.00 – 13.00
Feedback and student evaluations
By Wim Gijselaers. An opportunity to learn from his decades of experience in a.o. education, evidence-informed course design, and the interpretation of (student) evaluations.
2 April 2026 13.00 – 17.00
PBL task design
With Inken Gast and Therese Grohnert, focusing on strong PBL task design and a step further into constructive alignment (deepening what is covered during the UTQ).
This session will also include a practice-oriented contribution from Tania Treibach, who will share her own experiences with educational innovation and course redesign, including the challenges, decision-making processes, and strategies she used.
Closing session
10 April 2026 (time of this session will be determined)
Note about registration and costs
Please not that setting up a training implies costs related to the development and provision of the training. If you sign up, ensure you are able to join.
The Learning Academy reserves the right to postpone this event should a minimum of 7 participants not be reached.
