USSH partners with GIZ in a regional AI training initiative.

The project is being implemented simultaneously at six Vietnamese universities and is expanding cooperation with higher education institutions in India and Bangladesh, aiming to build sustainable digital capabilities for faculty and students in the region.
FDP4 - AI in Teaching and Research: Focus of Collaboration with USSH
Among the programs for faculty members, FDP4 - Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Research is identified as a professional pillar, a course designed and implemented by USSH.

The course will be held in person in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in January 2026, with the participation of lecturers from 6 Vietnamese universities, including: the Academy of Public Administration and Management, the National Economics University, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), the Vietnam Women's Academy, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, and the Vietnamese-German University.
The core objective of this course is to equip instructors with:
- A solid foundation in AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs);
- Skills in applying AI in course design, assessment, scientific research, and academic publication;
- AI-generated content recognition capabilities ensure academic integrity;
- Deep awareness of ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability in the use of AI in higher education.
The program is structured around practical application, case studies, and in-depth discussions, combining content on teaching with AI, research with AI, scientific publishing, and research idea defense, while placing AI within the context of current educational ethics and policies.  

Following its successful implementation in Vietnam, FDP4 will be expanded to four other countries within the framework of the DS2S project, thereby affirming the academic leadership role of Vietnamese higher education institutions in regional and international cooperation networks.

The DS2S Project – Towards Comprehensive Digital Skills for Faculty and Students
In the DS2S project, courses are designed for both faculty and students, categorized into four groups, including:
Courses on artificial intelligence:Unpacking AI – Practical Foundations for Non-Tech Students; Industry Challenge on AI; Digital Fashion; and AI for Social Good Projects
Data courses:Understanding Data – Practical Foundations for Non-Tech Students; Fundamentals of Data Analytics; and Data-Driven Decision Making
Courses on digital entrepreneurship:Foundations of Digital Entrepreneurship; Digital Marketing and Branding for Start-Ups; and Innovative Digital Business Model Design
Courses for instructors:Implementation of Courses on AI, Data and Digital Entrepreneurship; Developing Micro-credentials: From Design to Implementation; Faculty Immersion with Industry; Innovative Teaching; and AI for Teaching and Research.
This course system is designed using a micro-credentials model, combining large-scale online learning (MOOCs), blended/hybrid training, and practical project-based activities, suitable for both non-technology students and university faculty. These courses are completely free and will be transferred to Vietnamese universities.
USSH's mark on regional and international cooperation.
USSH's participation as a key implementation partner in the Digital Skills to Succeed project not only contributes to enhancing AI capabilities for faculty and students domestically, but also marks the University's increasingly significant academic contributions to digital education initiatives at the regional and international levels.

Through its collaboration with GIZ, USSH continues to affirm its pioneering role in developing responsible digital and AI capabilities, while also acting as a knowledge bridge between Vietnam and regional and global higher education networks.