IE-Pro

Training Overview

This self-directed online training introduces comprehensive internationalization in higher education, from foundational concepts to practical application. Learners will explore a variety of factors on how and why institutions pursue internationalization, as well as the challenges and opportunities that can emerge. The course will help learners identify strategic goals of internationalization, collaborators, align interests, and implement initiatives that are measurable, impactful, and future-focused. By the end of the course, learners will grasp the core concepts and models of internationalization, explore its diverse practices, and explore ways to design and execute initiatives that create meaningful and lasting impact. 

Learning Modules

Understanding Internationalization 
Covers key definitions, the rationalization for internationalization, and the underlying tensions shaping the field. 

Models and Practices of Comprehensive Internationalization
Explores frameworks for internationalization and the various areas of practice within international education. 

Driving Equitable and Measurable Initiatives
Focuses on identifying collaborators, aligning goals, and applying strategies to plan and execute initiatives that are equitable, sustainable, and measurable. 

Intended Audience

This online training is geared toward new practitioners in the international education sector, and anyone interested in learning more about the sector and the higher education landscape in Canada. This online training is open to all practitioners but will also become a prerequisite for some applicants of the International Students and Immigration Education Program (ISIEP), an online course designed to upskill practitioners who plan to write the entry-to-practice exam (EPE) to become Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA). ISIEP applicants are required to either be employed in a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and work with international students OR have completed all prerequisite courses. Visit the ISIEP webpage for more information regarding the specific eligibility criteria of this program.

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who successfully complete the program.