The Poorvu Center is here to guide your journey in digital education, offering comprehensive support from course design to legal compliance. With our proven track record of success, we make it easy for faculty to engage with a broader audience while maintaining Yale’s high standards of academic excellence.
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Why teach online?
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Global Reach
Amplify the reach of your teaching beyond Yale’s campus. Our initiatives, like Open Yale Courses, have reached over 100 million users in nearly 200 countries.
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Innovative Pedagogy
Experiment with new teaching methods that blend media production with student engagement strategies. Many Yale faculty have successfully integrated online course elements into their in-person classes, enriching the educational experience.
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Impact at Any Scale
While some projects aim for wide public access, others focus on smaller, more intensive programs that offer credit or certificates. These initiatives have been successful across Yale College and different schools such as Divinity and Forestry & Environmental Studies.
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Online Program FormGrowing an Online Audience
Since 2013, Yale has shared its stellar teaching beyond the classroom walls, growing a robust and engaged global audience. Discover how our digital education initiatives have evolved over time.
Meeting Learners’ Needs
Yale’s online courses serve lifelong learners, current students, and working professionals seeking to enhance their skills or earn a Yale credential. Explore how we cater to diverse audiences.
Partnering with Yale Faculty
Online platforms provide Yale faculty new ways to share their teaching with the world. Learn more about our online course development process and approach to digital education.
Upholding Legal Standards
All online programs at Yale are fully compliant with legal and institutional guidelines, allowing faculty and learners the ability to focus on teaching and learning knowing their rights are protected. Browse our policies related to online learning.
Read the Digital Education Playbook
From high-level strategy to detailed tutorials, learn the Poorvu Center’s step-by-step approach to developing online programs. CAS-access only.