About the course

This free course introduces the AI Capability Framework — a practical guide to using AI effectively, ethically, and strategically in higher education and research. You’ll explore the six core domains of AI capability, complete a self-assessment to map your strengths, and gain access to ready-to-use tools, templates, and examples. Whether you’re new to AI or seeking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with a clear plan for building AI capability that supports innovation, enhances practice, and aligns with institutional values.

Meet Your Instructor

Jonathan Wong is the founder of CloudPedagogy, where he develops practical, responsible and future-focused approaches to digital learning and emerging technology. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education, research and digital innovation, his work explores how technology can support learning, analysis and knowledge creation. His work spans generative and agentic AI, digital learning design, interactive learning systems, educational technology and open-source development. A particular focus is translating emerging technologies into practical tools, workflows and learning experiences while maintaining transparency, critical judgement and human oversight. Through CloudPedagogy, Jonathan develops courses, frameworks, demonstrations and open-source projects designed to help learners and professionals understand complex ideas, experiment with new technologies and apply them in meaningful real-world contexts.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 27 Lessons

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      Lesson 1.1 – About This Course

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      Lesson 1.2 – Why the Framework Matters

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      Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use

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      Module 1 – Downloads

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      Lesson 2.1 – AI Awareness and Orientation

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      Lesson 2.2 – Human–AI Co-Agency

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      Lesson 2.3 – Applied Practice and Innovation

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      Lesson 2.4 – Ethics, Equity, and Impact

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      Lesson 2.5 – Decision-Making and Governance

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      Lesson 2.6 – Reflection, Learning, and Renewal

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      Module 2 – Downloads

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      Lesson 3.1 – Using the Self-Assessment Matrix

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      Lesson 3.2 – Your Self-Assessment Activity

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      Module 3 – Downloads

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      Lesson 4.1 – Reflection Toolkit

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      Lesson 4.2 – Prompt Design Toolkit

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      Lesson 4.3 – Scenario-Based Workshop Guides

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      Module 4 – Downloads

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      Lesson 5.1 – Higher Education: Embedding AI Ethics in a Module

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      Lesson 5.2 – Healthcare: Improving Patient Information with AI

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      Lesson 5.3 – Public Services: Local Government AI Policy Briefing

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      Module 5 – Downloads

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      Lesson 6.1 – Governance and Ethics Templates

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      Lesson 6.2 – Sustaining Your Capability

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      Module 6 – Downloads

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      Lesson 7.1 – Summary of Key Learning

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      Lesson 7.2 – Your Next Steps