AI in Education & Learning Technologies

Course Overview:
This course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and learning technologies. It focuses on how AI-driven tools can enhance teaching, learning, assessment, administration, and education system management through personalized learning, data-driven insights, and digital innovation.
Participants will develop the capacity to integrate AI responsibly into education systems while addressing ethics, data privacy, inclusion, quality assurance, and institutional readiness—particularly within African and Global South education contexts.
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand core AI concepts and their relevance to education and learning systems
Apply AI tools to teaching, learning design, and learner support
Use AI-driven analytics to improve assessment, retention, and learning outcomes
Enhance institutional decision-making through education data and insights
Address ethical, privacy, and inclusion challenges in AI-enabled education
Support digital transformation and innovation in education institutions
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Target Audience:
Education policymakers and ministry officials
School leaders, principals, and administrators
University lecturers, instructors, and academic staff
Instructional designers and e-learning developers
ICT and digital transformation officers in education
Teachers, trainers, and facilitators
NGOs and donor-funded education programme staff
Private education and training providers