Fundamentals in AI for Global Education – Mini Series
Generative AI represents a paradigm shift in international higher education, offering tools to bridge the longstanding divide between academic scholarship and practical application. Drawing on sectoral expertise, the UNESCO AI competency framework and ISO standards, this course course series explores how Generative AI can be strategically employed to cultivate the next generation of scholar-practitioners, professionals who seamlessly integrate research, theory, and practice to drive innovation and transformation in global education.
We have used Synthesia’s AI Avatar technology to bring our course to life, but the curriculum and content has been and is continously crafted by our human experts.
Series Details
Instructors
Cato Rolea
Professor Vangelis Tsilgikiris
Dr Doug Cole
Hamza Aoun
Level
Price
Free
Duration
8.5 Hours
Requirements
Background in International Education
Type
Validity
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Course Series List
Introduction to AI in Global Higher Education
A fast‑paced, practitioner‑focused primer that demystifies generative AI and shows you exactly how to put it to work across the global education landscape. Move from first principles to hands‑on labs where you build chatbots and AI Assistants tailored to recruitment, mobility, student support and partnership management.
AI for Employability & Careers in Global Higher Education
Employability is the north star of many international experiences. You’ll harness generative AI to scaffold reflective practice, match global graduate attributes to labour‑market demand, co‑create compelling personal narratives and build interview simulators, using frameworks such as USEM and CareerEDGE, to translate global learning into workplace impact.
AI for Transnational Education and Quality Assurance in HE
Managing branch campuses or joint degrees means juggling compliance, partner relations and student support across multiple time zones. Discover how AI can mine reports for expansion hotspots, auto‑check curricula against dual regulators, craft culturally‑tuned comms and deliver adaptive study support.
AI for Education Abroad and Virtual Learning in HE
Whether students travel physically or virtually, experiential learning hinges on preparation, support and reflection. This module reveals how AI‑powered advisors, culture‑shock simulators, risk‑mapping dashboards and feedback analytics can enrich pre‑departure prep, enhance on‑site safety, and convert any mobility—short‑term or online—into measurable intercultural competence.
AI for HE International Recruitment & Admissions
From jet‑lagged fair circuits to midnight application queries, international recruitment never sleeps—so why should your tools? Learn to unleash AI across the funnel: auto‑generate market‑specific campaigns, run semantic‑search admissions knowledge bases and deploy multilingual copilots that deliver 24/7 answers while keeping the human touch where it counts.
AI for Global Engagement & International Marketing in HE
Data‑driven speed, cultural nuance and round‑the‑clock reach are the new currency of global partnerships. This course equips you to weave Generative AI into every facet of engagement—from scouting research collaborators with a single prompt to launching hyper‑personalised, multilingual campaigns that resonate worldwide and auto‑optimise in real time.
Meet the Course Team
Education for Employability and Skills Expert
Dr Doug Cole
Global Higher Education Technology Expert
Cato Rolea
Professor in International Education and TNE Expert
Dr Vangelis Tsilgikiris
Digital Solutions and Generative AI Specialist
Tyler Eastwood
Digital Teaching & Learning Design Specialist
Sinem Başaran
Education Technology and AI Solutions Expert
Hamza Aoun
Learning Outcomes
Develop a foundational understanding of the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the education sector
Participants will explore how AI technologies have reshaped various aspects of education, from administrative functions to teaching and learning practices. The focus will be on understanding the broader technological landscape and how AI serves as a catalyst for change in educational settings.
Explore the principles and unique capabilities of Generative AI compared to earlier AI models
This outcome will delve into the distinguishing features of Generative AI, such as its ability to generate new content, simulate human-like interactions, and offer personalised learning experiences. The course will examine how these capabilities differ from traditional AI models, providing participants with a critical understanding of Generative AI’s potential.
Understand practical applications of Generative AI in optimising international higher education operations
This outcome focuses on real-world applications of Generative AI to streamline administrative tasks, improve student recruitment and retention, and enhance engagement across international education contexts. Case studies and practical examples will illustrate how AI can drive efficiency and innovation.
Formulate strategies for integrating Generative AI into collaborative projects to enhance internationalisation efforts
Participants will learn to conceptualise and design collaborative projects that leverage Generative AI to foster international partnerships, enhance cross-border education initiatives, and promote global engagement. The course will provide a blueprint for creating AI-driven projects that align with institutional goals and global education standards.