Information about the University of Edinburgh's Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP), Edinburgh Teaching Award (EdTA), and Introduction to Academic Practice (IntroAP). About our programmes A summary of the three professional development programmes that are accredited by Advance HE: the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP), the Introduction to Academic Practice (IntroAP), and the Edinburgh Teaching Award (EdTA). Introduction to Academic Practice (IntroAP) About the Introduction to Academic Practice (IntroAP) course, an Advance HE accredited course aimed at University of Edinburgh tutors and demonstrators. Edinburgh Teaching Award (EdTA) The Edinburgh Teaching Award (EdTA) is the University of Edinburgh’s central mentoring scheme that supports staff to gain fellowship from Advance HE. Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP) The Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Academic Practice aims to help staff at the University of Edinburgh to develop and enhance practice in their academic roles. Advance HE Resources, Funding and Awards Information on applying for National Teaching Fellowships and Collaborative Awards for Teaching Excellence, Advance HE institutional membership benefits, and funding for direct applications for fellowship to Advance HE. This article was published on Friday 24 July 2026
