Open Professional Development Programmes
Develop your skills. Exchange ideas. Connect with a wider learning community.
Khazar University offers professional development seminars, workshops, and short training programmes that bring academic expertise into professional practice. Opportunities welcome participants from outside the University, including teachers, students, researchers, and other professionals.
Open Professional Development Programmes offered at Khazar University to the public:
Explore our programme areas below and contact the organising department to ask about upcoming sessions, participation requirements, and registration.
Khazar University’s ETAI Center provides opportunities for educators and researchers to explore responsible use of artificial intelligence in higher education. Practical training connects AI tools with everyday academic tasks, helping participants develop skills in teaching, learning design, and assessment.
University educators, lecturers, researchers, and teaching assistants from Khazar University and other institutions are welcome to explore the opportunities below.
Registration open | 23–24 October 2026
This two-day practical workshop will help participants understand how to integrate AI into their academic practice effectively, ethically, and strategically. Led by Gloria Shkurti Özdemir and Dolapo Fakuade, the sessions will explore:
No prior AI experience is required. A Certificate of Completion is included.
| Workshop details | Information |
| Dates | 23–24 October 2026 |
| Time | 10:00–16:15 |
| Venue | Marble Hall, Khazar University, Neftchilar Campus |
| Participation fee | 300 AZN |
| Organiser | ETAI Center, Khazar University |
Registration and enquiries
Apply for the workshop. Submitting the registration form does not automatically confirm participation; selected applicants will receive further participation and payment information.
For questions about this workshop or future AI training opportunities, contact etai@khazar.org.
Completed training sessions from the year 2025:
| Date | Event and date | Content and organisers |
| 22 January 2025 | Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research | Webinar under the Khazar-coordinated Erasmus+ DIRNA project, delivered by Gültekin Gürdal, Library Director at İzmir Institute of Technology. Covered selecting AI tools for education and using emerging research tools when preparing academic articles. Event report |
| 16 April 2025 | Web of Science Training, including Research Assistant AI | Organised by the Library and Information Center and delivered by Iltifat Ibrahimov, Clarivate’s representative for Azerbaijan. Introduced Research Assistant AI alongside citation resources, researcher profiles, and EndNote. Event report |
| 12 June 2025 | From Natural Intelligence to Artificial Intelligence | The sessions featured Ahmed Asimov and Mohammed Alizade, discussing the physical foundations of computing, semiconductors, microchips, and their relationship to AI. Event report. |
| 25 November 2025 | Corpus Linguistics in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Challenges | Scientific seminar led by Professor Masud Mahmudov, covering language corpora, electronic Azerbaijani-language resources, and the importance of reliable linguistic data for AI systems. Event report. |
| 12 December 2025 | AI in Education: Promises, Risks and the Path to Responsible Use | Online seminar organised by the School of Science and Engineering and Department of Education, presented by Ulkar Imanzade, a doctoral researcher in AI in Education at the University of Glasgow. Event report. |
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Practical learning for teachers at different stages of their careers
Our ongoing teacher development programmes provide opportunities to reflect on classroom practice, explore teaching approaches, and exchange experiences with fellow educators. Teachers from schools and other educational institutions outside Khazar University are welcome to enquire about participation.
Topics explored in sessions include:
Classroom management and responding to different learners’ needs.
Encouraging classroom dialogue and participation.
Providing constructive feedback.
Teaching vocabulary and using supplementary learning materials.
Previous programme: Strengthening Classroom Practice, held on 21–22 January 2025, brought together nearly 30 teachers from various institutions for two days of professional learning and exchange. Participants who attended both days received certificates from the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan.
Event report | Event announcement
Interested in a future session?
Contact the Department of English Language and Literature at arasulova@khazar.org to enquire about upcoming teacher development opportunities.
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Khazar University’s Education Department offers opportunities for faculty members, students, and researchers to strengthen their understanding of research methods and their practical application. Interested participants from outside the University are welcome to enquire about research skills development activities.
Upcoming research skills training: Quantitative Data Analysis Approaches in Research
Enquiries
Contact the Education Department to enquire about upcoming sessions, participation requirements, and registration:
Email: balakishiyeva.ilaha@khazar.org
Phone: +994 (12) 421 10 93, extension 261
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Building practical skills through subject-specific professional learning
Specialist training activities provide opportunities for researchers, students, and professionals to explore research methods, analytical tools, and their applications. Participants from other universities and research organisations are welcomed to participate.
Previous programme: Analysis of Molecular Marker Data: Genetic Diversity and Population Structure, held on 22–23 December 2025, was organised by the Department of Life Sciences and led by Professor Abolghasem Mohammadi of the University of Tabriz, Iran.
The course combined scientific foundations with practical demonstrations using real molecular marker data. Participants explored genetic diversity, population structure, and analytical tools including Cervus, MEGA, GenAlEx, and STRUCTURE.
Researchers from various universities and specialized research institutes across Azerbaijan benefitted from the programme.
Event report | Event announcement
Enquiries about future specialist training:
jeldarova@khazar.org | javid.ojaghi@khazar.org
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How to Participate
Choose an area relevant to your interests. Check the individual announcement for dates, intended participants, language of instruction, delivery format, fees, and any entry requirements.,
When registration is open, follow the instructions in the programme announcement. If no upcoming date is listed, contact the organising department to ask about future sessions. In your enquiry, include your name, institution or professional role, programme of interest, and preferred contact email.
Confirmed participants will receive the practical information needed to attend. Certificate availability and attendance requirements will be specified for each programme.
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