📈 Quick Reference Guide

Quality Matters Certification

What's In It For You (and Your Students)?

📈 Better Student Outcomes!

83%

QM-certified courses show improved student satisfaction and reduced confusion about course expectations.

?? Fewer "Where Do I Find...?" Emails

Clear structure and navigation means students can find what they need without asking you. Less inbox stress for everyone.


? Accessibility = Less Legal Risk

QM builds in accessibility from the start, protecting you and the university from compliance issues down the road.

?? Teach It Once, Use It Forever

A well-structured course is easier to update and reuse. Future-you will thank present-you.

?? "But I don't have time for this..."

We hear you. You're already managing a full course load, research, service commitments, and life. Here's the truth about QM:

  • You don't do it alone. Our instructional design team works WITH you - we handle the technical stuff, you focus on content.
  • It's iterative, not all-at-once. We can tackle one module at a time, or focus on quick wins first.
  • Most faculty spend 10-15 hours total spread over a semester (about 1 hour/week). Many report it actually saves time in the long run.
  • You're probably already doing 70% of it. QM often means organizing what you have, not starting from scratch.

? Quick Wins: High Impact, Low Effort

Not ready for full certification? These QM-aligned improvements take minimal time but make a big difference:

  • Add a "Start Here" page with clear course navigation
  • Write module-level learning objectives (we have templates)
  • Add alt text to images (15 seconds per image)
  • Include a weekly checklist of what students need to do
  • Clarify assignment grading criteria

?? What Support Looks Like

When you work with us on QM certification, you get:

  • A dedicated instructional designer who manages the process and timeline
  • Templates, examples, and shortcuts for every QM standard
  • Technical support for Canvas tools and accessibility fixes
  • Flexible scheduling that works around your academic calendar
  • Recognition - QM certification is valued in promotion/tenure portfolios

Ready to Talk About It?

Let's schedule a 20-minute conversation about what QM would look like for YOUR course. No commitment, just exploration.

Contact: Tahmina | [turmi at fiu dot edu] |
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