Seychelles is taking another step towards expanding flexible, lifelong learning.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), in partnership with the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) and the University of Seychelles (UniSey), has launched a two-day workshop on the development of institutional micro-credentials policies and operational procedures aligned with the national micro-credentials framework.
The initiative will enable participating institutions to open new learning pathways for learners who may not be adequately served by longer, traditional qualifications. It will also help them respond to the emerging needs of employers and industry in a rapidly changing society; complement, rather than replace, existing academic programmes; and strengthen their role in providing lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
Opening the event, the Honourable David Pierre, Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Seychelles, emphasised the importance of keeping quality at the centre of the country’s work on micro-credentials, with policies and procedures that are both nationally aligned and practical for institutions to implement. He also highlighted COL’s support to SITE and UniSey as part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to diversify learning opportunities, strengthen continuing professional development and build a skilled and productive workforce equipped to respond to Seychelles’ current and emerging needs.
The opening ceremony was also attended by the Honourable Kalsey Belle - Minister for Youth and Sports, Seychelles, along with senior government officials and representatives of the participating institutions.
Dr Evode Mukama, Adviser: Teacher Education at COL, commended SITE and UniSey for working together to advance the development, issuance and certification of micro-credentials in Seychelles. He also acknowledged the valuable role of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) in providing guidance to ensure that micro-credentials meet standards for quality, credibility and recognition.
This work in Seychelles forms part of COL’s wider efforts to advance micro-credentials in the digital age and strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing and connections across the Commonwealth.
For many learners, going to university means balancing study with work, location, and family responsibilities. The Open University of Kenya (OUK) was created with those realities in mind.
Established in 2023 as Kenya’s first fully online and specialised public university, OUK has already enrolled more than 30,000 learners from 79 countries, including working professionals, young people, persons with disabilities, learners in remote areas and members of the diaspora. Its experience shows that widening access is about more than putting courses online. Flexible programme design, learner support, quality assurance and strong partnerships all play a role in making higher education more inclusive and responsive.
Are you an emerging communicator looking to build practical experience while contributing to education and sustainable development across the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is seeking a paid Communications Intern/Co-op Student to join our team as part of COL’s Communications Co-op Student and Internship Programme. The programme offers students and emerging professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in writing and editing, social media, digital campaigns, audiovisual storytelling, website management, and communications analytics within an intergovernmental organisation.
We are looking for a creative, curious and proactive post-secondary student in Metro Vancouver with strong writing skills, an interest in digital communications and a commitment to inclusive engagement. Recent graduates who completed their studies within the past six months may also be considered.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Seychelles is taking another step towards expanding flexible, lifelong learning.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), in partnership with the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) and the University of Seychelles (UniSey), has launched a two-day workshop on the
For many learners, going to university means balancing study with work, location, and family responsibilities. The Open University of Kenya (OUK) was created with those realities in mind.
Established in 2023 as Kenya’s first fully online and specialised public university, OUK
Are you an emerging communicator looking to build practical experience while contributing to education and sustainable development across the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is seeking a paid Communications Intern/Co-op Student in Metro Vancouver to join our
Research on women’s access to STEM education points to progress. But are those gains translating into equal opportunities to build careers and lead?
COL’s Women in STEM initiative (WiSE) is examining the gaps behind this question, bringing together researchers, policymakers and civil society to develop solutions that expand opportunities for women across STEM education, employment and leadership.
At a recent workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stakeholders from Brunei, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, The Gambia and Uganda discussed barriers, shared lessons on more inclusive policy and practice, and identified practical actions to help more women participate, progress and lead in STEM.
Rwanda’s higher education and teacher training institutions are taking important steps towards the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI). Through a collaboration between the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), the Higher Education Council (HEC) and the University of Rwanda (UR), representatives from nine higher education and teacher training institutions have come together in Kigali, Rwanda, for a three-day session to develop and strengthen institutional AI policies and guidelines.
The initiative aims to establish a coherent, future-ready framework that enables institutions to harness AI to improve the quality of education, foster innovation and promote ethical practices. The policies are being developed in alignment with national guidance from HEC as well as regional frameworks from the Inter-University Council for East Africa.
Opening the event, Dr Olivier Habimana, Head of the Department of Digitalisation and Research at HEC, highlighted the importance of clear AI policies and other institutional measures to support the effective integration of AI in education. In his welcoming remarks, Professor Florien Nsanganwimana, Principal of the College of Education at the University of Rwanda, emphasised the critical role of teachers in preparing learners for an AI-enabled future, noting the importance of AI literacy and ethics in supporting students.
This activity forms part of COL’s broader work in AI for Teacher Education work across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. It reflects our commitment to promoting shared learning, locally relevant and collaborative solutions, open educational resources, and the responsible and sustainable integration of AI across education systems.
“Our task is not simply to put AI tools in teachers’ hands, but to strengthen their agency to decide when, why and how AI can improve teaching and learning,” says Dr Betty Ogange, Education Specialist: Teacher Education at the Commonwealth of Learning.
As AI becomes an increasingly integral part of education, responsible integration must begin with teacher education and professional development. This means embedding AI literacy, ethics, critical thinking and inclusive practices into teacher education policies, curricula and assessment.
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