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ADA University, in collaboration with the Dutch Research Centre for Examination and Certification (RCEC), has introduced a new Certificate Program in Strategic and AI-Supported Assessment. The program aims to strengthen professional expertise in designing, analyzing, and managing modern assessment systems, responding to the growing need for fair, valid, and responsible assessment practices in education, training, and organizational learning, particularly in contexts increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.

This six-month certificate program combines academic excellence with practical application through two interconnected tracks: Design and Analysis. Aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 and the Dublin Descriptors, the program equips participants with advanced knowledge and hands-on skills in competency-based assessment, psychometrics, AI-supported item development and scoring, and quality assurance. These competencies enable participants to design and evaluate assessments that measure meaningful skills and support effective learning and decision-making.

Track 1, Assessment Design, focuses on developing high-quality, ethical, and learner-centered assessments. Participants explore constructive alignment, assessment blueprinting, item development, and the responsible use of AI in assessment design. Track 2, Assessment Analysis, builds strong analytical and evaluative skills, covering key topics such as reliability, validity, fairness, standard setting, and evidence-based decision-making in both human and AI-supported assessment systems.

The program is delivered by internationally recognized experts, including Dr. Arnold J. Brouwer, Director of RCEC, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Bernard P. Veldkamp, Vice-Dean of Research at the University of Twente. Through interactive modules, peer learning, and applied projects, participants engage with global best practices while reflecting on ethical and contextual considerations relevant to today’s learning environments.

Designed for professionals involved in assessment, evaluation, curriculum development, quality assurance, and educational leadership, the program welcomes participants from education, training, policy, and organizational sectors. Courses are taught in English and offered in a blended format, with Saturday sessions designed to accommodate working professionals.

The Certificate Program in Strategic and AI-Supported Assessment reflects ADA University’s commitment to innovation, international collaboration, and evidence-based education. By combining academic excellence with real-world relevance, the program contributes to building professional expertise and fostering a culture of quality, transparency, and trust in assessment systems in Azerbaijan and beyond.