Training is available to faculty members by invitation of their academic dean or director.
Successful completion of the training leads to formal certification, which is required for faculty members to be assigned to teach in these formats or programs. This intensive training is designed for faculty members who will be teaching courses wholly online, using UMUC's own WebTycho conferencing software. The training continues online for five weeks. Trainees act first as students, learning how to use the various features of the system, such as submitting assignments and working in study groups. For this portion of the training, trainees learn how to create assignments, sustain online conferences, and provide student feedback.