Target Group: Bachelors Students, Masters Students, School Teachers, Professors/ Higher Education faculty members, Educational Institution Administrative Staff Members, Individuals looking for career change/ change in job profile, Professionals, Business people/ Entrepreneurs, Civil society actors, Decision-makers at any level not necessarily related to policies, Policy makers/implementers/ bureaucrats linked with the policy process

Mode:  Online or Hybrid (As per the participant’s choice). 

Duration: 3 Months for Online Course. Additional two weeks for Hybrid Mode where the participants would be able to visit Cork, Ireland. 

Frequency of Classes:  4-5 hours every week and 50 hours of independent learning, evening classes.

Why take this opportunity? : This part-time (online / hybrid) programme provides managers, trainers, teachers, HR practitioners and those interested in self-care with the insight, knowledge and tools to promote wellbeing and build resilience in individuals and teams. The programme offers a clear insight into best practice and current research in this area and provides a strong focus on practical skills that can be used in diverse settings to support wellbeing and resilience.

Fee: Euros 1250 for Online Mode; for Hybrid Mode, additional Costs for travel, accommodation, etc. as per individual requirements will be communicated.

Offered by: Pat O' Leary, University College Cork, Ireland.

Accreditation/ Certification: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia & Partner Institutions.

Link to the programme on UCC website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-ccpdbr/ 

Target Group: Bachelors Students, Masters Students, PhD Students, School Teachers, Professionals, Business people/ Entrepreneurs

Mode: Online

Duration: 3 Months

Frequency of Classes: 30 contact hours and 120 independent hours of learning by the participants. 

Why take this opportunity?: In an increasingly interconnected world, effective communication goes far beyond words. This course is designed to equip participants with the skills to navigate culturally diverse environments with confidence by understanding both non-verbal communication (i.e. body language) and the essential principles of intercultural communication competence.Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies and reflective discussions, this course provides a dynamic and immersive learning experience. More than just a learning opportunity, this course is an invitation to see the world differently, communicate more effectively and build stronger connections between cultures.

Offered by: Dr. Karmen Milnar, Assistant Professor, University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria.

Accreditation/ Certification: ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia & Partner Institutions.

Target Group: Anyone interested in publishing research-based work can join.

Mode: In-person @ Adi Shankara institute of Engineering  & Technology, Kalady, Kerala, India. If you are not a local applicant, please ask for assistance in arranging your invitation, travel and stay at the host institution. 

Duration: 2 weeks Residential Program

Frequency of Classes:  Everyday 5 hours 11:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs. 

Why take this opportunity?: The program will provide in-depth knowledge about how to write for publications and inform about the technicalities of the writing and the review process in international journals. 

Method: The participants are supposed to decide a theme beforehand and are expected to follow the entire course working on that theme. Please note that it is important to complete the class assignments in order to follow up and keep pace with the course. 

Evaluation: Weekly Assignments and a Research Paper of 5000 words submitted in the end. The paper might be published free of cost in a UGC, India approved journal or a book with an ISBN Number. 

Fee:  INR 10,000.  

Offered by: Prof. Søren Ehlers and Dr. Shalini Singh

Accreditation/ Certification: ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia & Partner Institutions.

Maximum number of participants per batch: 15

Target Group: PhD students, early career researchers and master students preparing for further research or leadership roles. 

Mode: Online

Duration: 5 Sessions

Frequency of Classes: Depending upon individual needs

Why take this opportunity?: Pursuing a PhD is an intellectually demanding journey, but success depends on more than just technical expertise. Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in managing the pressures of research, fostering productive collaborations, and staying motivated through challenges. This course is designed to help PhD students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills that are essential for thriving in academia and beyond.

Fee: Depending upon individual needs.

Offered by: Dr. Monika Staab

Accreditation/ Certification: ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia & Partner Institutions.

Target Group: Decision makers at any level who deal with AI or those intending to take up such roles, researchers working with AI solutions and policies, AI developers who need to be informed about ethical considerations while developing AI solutions.

Mode: Online

Duration: 14-20 hours.

Frequency of Classes: 2 hours every day, 5 days a week.  

Why take this opportunity?: This program is developed for decision-makers to foster trust, prevent harm, and promote equitable AI solutions that drive informed decision-making and make lives better. 

Fee: INR 20,000 

Offered by: Dr. John Methuselah, Globethics and ASEM South Asia Centre team

Accreditation/ Certification: ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia & Partner Institutions.

Target Group: Faculty members in various universities and teaching institutions, researchers who are working with implementation of lifelong learning in classroom practice.

Mode: Online

Duration: 1-3 Days

Frequency of Sessions: Depending upon the institutional requirements.

Why take this opportunity?: There is much theoretical discussion and research regarding lifelong learning but implementing it in the classroom is still a challenge. The workshop focusses on developing an understanding regarding why lifelong learning is needed in classroom practice and how can the classroom practice be made conducive for self-directed learning. The workshop facilitates the participants to develop an understanding about how the lifelong learning approach is different as compared to the sector-based teaching-learning models. Further, it supports them to reflect about their own classroom practice and adopt learner-oriented practices that promotes the development of self-directed learners. 

Fee: Depending upon institutional requirements and the content of the workshop.

Offered by: Dr. Shalini Singh

Accreditation/ Certification: ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia & Partner Institutions.