The SALAM Microcredential is a professional development programme for tertiary educators, designed to enhance the facilitation of collaboration and the management of active learning environments. Socialised, Animated Learning to Associate and Motivate (SALAM) is a pedagogical method that effectively supports student collaboration. Developed from philosophies and practices common to studio-pedagogy and non-formal learning contexts, SALAM provides a flexible framework for tertiary educators in diverse disciplinary contexts.