The seminar aims to discuss the need for an AI competency framework for students as well as to receive comments and suggestions from experts and scientists for the AI competency framework for students jointly developed by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Meta Group.
The topic of the seminar attracted the participation and discussion of more than 100 delegates, including leaders and experts from the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Association for Science and Technology Information; representatives of Meta Group; universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and research institutes. The seminar also received the attention of more than 20 technology enterprises, press agencies, and many experts in AI research and teaching, and university students.
Requirements for equipping students with digital and AI capabilities in the digital ageToday, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we work, learn, and innovate. AI is no longer a concern of the future but has become an urgent need of the present.
According to experts at the panel, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming an inseparable part of life, requiring education systems to proactively equip learners with the ability to use and co-create AI responsibly, effectively and ethically. Integrating AI learning objectives into formal education programs is essential to help students and teachers approach AI safely, meaningfully and be ready to adapt to a society that is undergoing strong digital transformation. Educational institutions that fail to meet this requirement will find it difficult to maintain relevance and competitiveness in the new context.
Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Head of the Cooperation Project between USSH and Meta delivered the opening speech at the seminar.
Mr. Dang Van Huan - Deputy Director of Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Training According to Mr. Dang Van Huan - Deputy Director of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Training, the application of AI in training and management activities is currently raising many issues such as: how to evaluate and verify data and information to ensure the accuracy and transparency of content created by AI; issues in defining the roles of teachers and learners as well as issues of ethics in AI application... These are issues of great concern at educational institutions in Vietnam.
Mr. Ruici Tio - Program Manager of Safety and Integrity Policy Asia Pacific, Meta Group speaking at the seminar
According to Mr. Tran Van Tung - Chairman of Vietnam Association for Science and Technology Information, Former Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, artificial intelligence has changed thinking and implementation of tasks in all fields.
According to experts, in recent times, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has shown its pioneering role in implementing the Digital Competency Framework issued by the Ministry of Education and Training in early 2025.
The AI Competency Framework for University Students, developed by the school in collaboration with Meta Group, is a timely response to the urgent need in the context of AI becoming an indispensable part of academic, professional and social life. This competency framework was formed on the basis of consultation with experts, researchers, lecturers and students, and referenced widely used international digital and AI competency frameworks. The school has urgently adjusted 28 training programs, in which the knowledge foundations have been completely adjusted to the new requirements for AI competencies, affirming the school's commitment to bringing the best values to learners and the community.
Proposing 06 artificial intelligence competency domains for studentsThe AI competency framework for students is the result of cooperation between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (directly implemented by the Faculty of Information and Library) and Meta Group within the framework of the project Applying Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning and Research.
To develop the AI Competency Framework for Students, the expert team surveyed and evaluated the AI competencies and development needs of 1,000 students, trainees and postgraduates to serve as a practical basis. At the same time, the research team referred to widely used reference competency frameworks in the world, thereby developing a suitable competency framework for students in Vietnam.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Van Hung - Head of Information - Library Department, Deputy Head of the cooperation project between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Meta Group co-chaired the discussion session.
Accordingly, the research team proposed an AI Competency Framework including Long-term Adaptive Competencies and Specific AI Competencies. In which, experts from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities proposed 6 competency domains: Understanding AI and Data (How Does AI Work?), Critical Thinking and AI Evaluation (How Do I Evaluate the Output of AI?), Ethics and Responsibility in the Use of AI (How Do I Ensure AI is Used Ethically and Responsibly?), Human-Centered, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity (How Do I Keep Humans at the Center?), Professional Applications of AI (How Do I Apply AI in a Specific Context?), and Design and Development of AI Systems (How Can I Create an AI System?). Each competency domain is set up according to 04 levels of development: proficiency, proficiency, expertise and mastery, suitable for students' progressive competencies throughout their studies and work after graduation.
Based on the vision of students as responsible citizens and co-creators of AI, the competency framework emphasizes the role of critically evaluating technological solutions, recognizing social responsibility in the age of AI, promoting lifelong learning, and developing inclusive and sustainable AI solutions.
AI competency framework for students developed by a group of experts from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
MSc. Tran Duc Hoa - Lecturer of the Faculty of Library Information shares about the context, importance and necessity of building an AI Competency Framework for students
AI Competency Framework and Practical Requirements
The seminar received many comments from experts in the fields of technology, education, businesses and employers on the content of the AI Competency Framework for learners. According to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quy Thanh (Rector of the University of Education, VNU), the AI Competency Framework needs to integrate the Bloom classification system that is currently being applied in universities. In addition, it is necessary to emphasize the self-study ability of students in this competency framework.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quy Thanh - Principal of University of Education, VNU
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Que Anh, Former Principal of the University of Law, VNU, emphasized the individualization of learners in training programs, especially in building a framework of artificial intelligence competencies for learners. Associate Professor Que Anh also assessed that the human-centered approach, emotional intelligence and creativity in building this framework of competencies is a new point of experts.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Que Anh - Former Principal of the University of Law, VNU
Mr. To Hong Nam, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Information, Ministry of Education and Training, contributed comments at the seminar. According to Dr. Nguyen Gia Hy (Member of the USSH-Meta Collaboration Project; Lecturer of Artificial Intelligence at Swinburne University - Australia, Founder of SkillPixel), businesses are currently recruiting people outside their professional fields, but they also require candidates to be quite proficient in using AI.
If this competency framework is widely applied in universities, it will create a very suitable and convenient condition for businesses. Recruiters will know the overall competency of the candidate and how well they can use AI in a specific field.
Dr. Nguyen Gia Hy - Member of the USSH-Meta Collaboration Project; Lecturer of Artificial Intelligence at Swinburne University (Australia), PhD student in AI at Deakin University, Founder of SkillPixel
Highly appreciating the practicality of the AI Competency Framework project for students, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh (Head of the Faculty of Linguistics, University of Social Sciences and Humanities) said that with this competency framework, universities will have a basis to build output standards for students, meeting the requirements of the human resources market. In addition, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh also noted that it is necessary to specify the communication and cooperation capacity of AI, the ability to develop the ability to apply AI of learners in both study and life.
It is known that in 2025, the Linguistics Department of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has opened a new major orientation of Language and AI, which is not only a combination of language science and digital technology, but also a foundation for forming language experts with technological thinking, data analysis capacity and content creation ability in the digital world. The application of the Artificial Intelligence Competency Framework for students is an important content in more clearly defining the output standards of students studying this new major.
