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Number and duration of classes                     
Six half-day sessions, 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM or 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM.

Total duration:
Approx. four to five months, including individual final assignments in your own teaching setting.

Dates and time of sessions
You can use the online registration form (see below) to register for the UTQ-fast track course in autumn 2026.
You find the schedule here.

Study load
Depending on teaching experience: 50 to 100 hours, including 35 to 85 hours of independent study.

Instructor
Consuela Cambridge

Location
On campus:
VU Centre for Teaching and Learning
New University Building, 6th floor, A-wing
De Boelelaan 1111, 1081 HV Amsterdam

Costs (2026/2027)
Only VU employees with teaching duties can participate in the BKO. Most of the programme cost is covered through internal quality funds. However, VU candidates must obtain approval from their supervisor or manager to enrol in the course. An administration fee of €90 per candidate will be charged, to be paid by the faculty.

Registration
You can register using the UTQ registration form.

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Content-related questions

If you have any questions about the content of this course, please contact Programme Coordinator Amrita Das at a.das@vu.nl.

Questions regarding registration, planning and payment

If you have any questions about registration, planning and payment, please contact Carin Weitering, Higher Education Student Affairs, at ctl@vu.nl

You can also call us on +31 (0)20 598 4263.

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