Welcome video from our Director of Partners. Dr Mark Edwards 

   By taking this microcredential course in Transnational Education (TNE) you will develop a broad and in-depth knowledge of establishing and operating within transnational education. The course is designed for people wishing to enhance their understanding or transnational education and improve their operational knowledge and professional development. 

Who should take the course?

The course is suitable for anybody who has an interest in TNE, whether you are already working in a TNE setting or if you are working in a university and simply have an interest in learning more. As TNE becomes more central to university strategy and operations, many more jobs become impacted by, and have to operate within, the TNE space. In the same way that ‘research’, ‘international’ or ‘learning and teaching’ impact many university jobs and functions, so too will TNE increasingly form part of many roles. 

There are no prerequisite qualifications or experience. The course is suitable for all levels of learner and experience. 

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this microcredential, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the concept of transnational education (TNE) and its role within the global higher education landscape.
    

2. Analyse and differentiate between major models of transnational education delivery, evaluating their strategic advantages and limitations.
    

3. Apply due diligence principles to the establishment of TNE partnerships, taking account of key academic, legal, financial, and cultural considerations.
    

4. Critically assess the risks associated with transnational education and implement approaches for ongoing risk monitoring and mitigation.
    

5. Evaluate and enhance operational practices to improve efficiency and strengthen partner relationships within TNE arrangements.
    

6. Describe and analyse the stages of the transnational education partnership lifecycle and the management challenges associated with each stage.
    

7. Demonstrate global awareness of current trends and outcomes in transnational education through regional case studies or spotlights.
    

8. Analyse how differing governmental approaches to TNE policy development influence the scale, form, and trajectory of TNE within specific national contexts.
    

9. Critically evaluate the policy environment shaping transnational education, including the use of TNE as a political and strategic instrument.
    

10. Explain and evaluate quality assurance frameworks in transnational education, including regulatory requirements and their role in safeguarding academic standards and student experience.

Course structure:

The course is broken down into six core sessions, with an accompanying introductory session, glossary and resources section. The six sessions are:

1. Transnational Education: definitions and models

2. Global trends and regional spotlights in TNE: Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and India

3. The TNE partnership lifecycle: due diligence, risk, and sustainable collaboration

4. Policy contexts and the influence of national, regional, and institutional policy on TNE

5. Quality assurance (QA) and continuous improvement in TNE

6. Case Studies in TNE: Dubai, Africa, China – lessons for effective partnerships

Learners can study each session at their own pace. We recommend learners dedicate between 8-10 hours for each session. This will allow time to consider additional resources and to thoughtfully consider the optional assessments. There are a range of quick quizzes and short reflective questions at the end of each session. These are designed to test learners’ understanding of the session content and to promote critical reflection. 

The course is fully asynchronous (can be done in the learner’s own time) and hosted on our online Moodle platform. 

Learners receive a certificate of completion from the TNE Institute on successful completion of the course.