Digital Innovation & Future Learning Certificate & Microcredential Series
About the Programme
The Digital Innovation & Future Learning Certificate and microcredential series equips PhD students, early-career researchers, and academic staff with the skills, literacies, and applied competencies required to design, deliver, and lead technology-enhanced learning in higher education. This programme addresses the urgent need for faculty to navigate AI, EdTech, and digital pedagogies while maintaining inclusive, evidence-based teaching.
Who Should Apply
- PhD students and early-career researchers pursuing teaching roles
- Postdoctoral fellows, adjunct faculty, and academic staff seeking digital upskilling
Programme Highlights
- Modular and Stackable: Five certificates (40–60 hours each) and six microcredentials (12–15 hours each)
- Applied Learning: Includes projects, case studies, and real-world applications
- Flexible Delivery: Fully online, self-paced, with mentorship and collaborative activities
- Research-Informed: Grounded in learning sciences, instructional design, and EdTech scholarship
Certificates Overview
- Digital Pedagogies & Learning Design – Principles of inclusive, technology-enhanced teaching and course design
- AI Literacy for Teaching & Research – Generative AI, ethical applications, and AI-assisted workflows
- Educational Technology Integration – Selecting, deploying, and sustaining EdTech tools
- Learning Analytics & Data-Informed Teaching – Using data to enhance teaching effectiveness
- Digital Assessment & Feedback Innovation – Designing rigorous, technology-enhanced assessments
Microcredentials Overview
- Generative AI in Education – Content creation and adaptive learning
- Adaptive Learning Systems – Personalized learning algorithms and strategies
- Prompt Engineering for Academic Work – Maximizing AI output quality
- AI Ethics in Education – Bias, accountability, and responsible AI use
- Open Educational Resources (OER) Creation – Designing and sharing free learning materials
- Gamified Learning Design – Applying game mechanics for engagement
Learning Approach
- Pedagogy: Active, project-based learning with peer feedback
- Assessment: Portfolio of applied work products
- Support: mentoring, discussion forums, and collaborative activities
Programme Benefits
- For Participants:
- Confidence in designing and delivering digital, AI-enhanced courses
- Skills to lead digital transformation initiatives in higher education
- Competitive edge in academic job markets
- For Institutions:
- Faculty pipeline prepared for 21st-century teaching and research
- Strategic capacity for innovation and digital adoption
- Improved student engagement, retention, and learning outcomes
