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Institute of
Online Education

A robust platform for teachers' ICT competency — open, multilingual, and globally accessible learning for the AI era.

20K+
Learners
1,100+
Institutions
600+
Courses
100+
Countries
National Centres Morocco (UCA)
Micro-Certification

Earn UNESCO-Recognized Credentials

Co-issued by IIOE and UNESCO IITE, our micro-certifications validate your digital and AI skills for the modern higher education workforce.

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Generative AI and Learning Outcomes Assessment

Redesign assessment frameworks using AI tools to evaluate student competencies more accurately and equitably.

📅 8 weeks⏱ 3–4 hrs/week🌐 6 languages
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How to Guide Students in Using Generative AI Responsibly

Develop practical frameworks to teach critical AI literacy and responsible use of generative AI tools.

📅 6 weeks⏱ 3 hrs/week🌐 6 languages
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Higher Education Workforce Digital Competency Certification

Build and validate core digital competencies aligned to international standards for higher education professionals.

📅 10 weeks⏱ 4 hrs/week🌐 6 languages
Training Programs

Professional Development for Educators

Structured pathways to build skills in AI, digital tools, and modern pedagogy — designed for higher education professionals.

🌐Beginner
ICT Education
ICT-Enabled Teaching Methods for Higher Education
Practical techniques for integrating ICT into lectures, seminars, and online environments.
★ 4.8👥 5,240⏱ 6h🆓 Free
🤖Intermediate
AI Literacy
AI Literacy Training for Higher Education Faculty
AI fundamentals, ethical implications, and practical tool integration for teaching and research.
★ 4.9👥 3,870⏱ 8h🆓 Free
📐Beginner
Course Design
Digital Tools for Online Course Design & Delivery
Master leading platforms to create engaging, interactive online learning experiences from scratch.
★ 4.7👥 2,910⏱ 5h🆓 Free
🧬Intermediate
AI + Discipline
AI + Medical: Transforming Healthcare Education
Applying LLMs and diagnostic AI to medical curriculum design and clinical scenarios.
★ 4.7👥 1,860⏱ 6h🆓 Free
📊Advanced
Data & Analytics
Big Data Analytics for Educational Research
Leverage large-scale data to optimize student outcomes and evidence-based administration.
★ 4.6👥 1,420⏱ 10h🆓 Free
☁️Beginner
Cloud Technology
Cloud Computing Foundations for Higher Education
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models and cloud literacy to modernize your institution's digital infrastructure.
★ 4.6👥 2,390⏱ 5h🆓 Free
Courses

Explore 600+ Open Online Courses

Free, multilingual courses spanning AI, digital competency, IoT, Big Data, and emerging technologies — available worldwide.

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Generative AI
Generative AI for Educators: From Concepts to Classroom Practice
Master generative AI fundamentals and apply them to course design and student assessment.
★ 4.9 · 4,820 enrolledFree
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AI Tools
DeepSeek AI Tools for Teaching & Research
Unlock DeepSeek AI models to supercharge academic research and curriculum development.
★ 4.8 · 3,145 enrolledFree
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Certification
Higher Education Workforce Digital Competency Micro-Certification
Build core digital competencies culminating in a co-issued UNESCO micro-certificate.
★ 4.9 · 6,230 enrolledFree
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AI + Medical
AI + Medical: Transforming Healthcare Education
How LLMs and diagnostic AI are reshaping medical education and clinical training.
★ 4.7 · 1,860 enrolledFree
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IoT
Internet of Things: Foundations for Smart Campus Design
IoT architecture, sensor networks, and data integration for intelligent campus environments.
★ 4.6 · 1,230 enrolledFree
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Big Data
Big Data Analytics for Educational Research & Decision Making
Harness large-scale data to improve student outcomes and drive institutional management.
★ 4.7 · 1,740 enrolledFree
IIOE at a Glance

Connecting the World Through Quality Higher Education

Launched in 2019 by UNESCO-ICHEI, IIOE has grown into a global platform supporting teacher professional development across 100+ countries.

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Phase I · 2019–2022
Launched with 15 partner universities. Platform 1.0 went live in April 2020, serving educators across Asia and Africa.
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Phase II · 2022–2025
Platform 2.0 & 3.0 with AI teaching assistants, micro-certifications, and 6 UN language support.
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Phase III · 2025+
DeepSeek AI integration, "AI + Discipline" series, enterprise certifications and expanded National Centre network.
20,000+
Registered Users
Across 100+ countries
1,100+
Partner Institutions
Higher education globally
600+
Online Courses
In 6 UN languages
120+
Partner Countries
42 countries, 12 centres
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Int'l Organizations
Global network
37
Corporate Partners
Industry collaboration
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IIOE National Centres
Africa, Asia, Middle East & Latin America
Global Partners

Our Worldwide Partner Network

120+ institutions from 42 countries, 43 international organizations, and 37 corporate partners.

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🏆 Pioneer Award

IIOE Pioneer Award for Outstanding Contribution

Recognizing educators, institutions, and innovators who have made exceptional contributions to open online education, digital competency, and AI-enabled learning.

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