Individuals interested in learning about the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric may be enrolled into QM’s flagship workshop, Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), that will be offered January 6-27, 2026 in an asynchronous online format. 

In this three-week workshop, participants will learn the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process and how to draft helpful recommendations as they apply the Rubric to an actual course. 

Target Audience

QM's workshop on the QM Rubric (Higher Education, 7th edition) and its use in the design of online and hybrid courses is intended for a broad audience, including full time and adjunct faculty, instructional designers, administrators, or students enrolled in approved UMBC programs. 

It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or are considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning. The workshop offers hands-on experiences as participants apply what they have learned to review components of a course and draft helpful recommendations based on QM Standards. 

The workshop is recommended for: 

• Those looking to understand the QM Rubric and course review process.
• Those who wish to complete the Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course.

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the origin and scope of Quality Matters.
2. Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric (HE, 7th edition), materials, processes, and administrative components.
3. Apply the QM Higher Education Rubric, 7th ed., to review online courses.
4. Make decisions on whether the demo course meets selected QM Rubric Specific Review Standards.
5. Apply the concept of alignment.
6. Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing Annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.