Aysel Vəliyulla qızı Safarova, PhD in Philology and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Linguoculturology of the Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL), participated in the “4IR Academy – National Program” implemented jointly by the Center for Analysis and Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR Center) under the Ministry of Economy and the Education Development Fund under the Ministry of Science and Education.

Through this program, she successfully completed a series of professional development courses offered on the Coursera international education platform by leading universities, including Arizona State University, University of California, Irvine, Vanderbilt University, and The University of Sydney, earning internationally recognized certificates.

The completed courses cover the following areas:

• Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online – Arizona State University

• IELTS Writing Skills Mastery – University of California, Irvine

• IELTS Reading Skills Mastery – University of California, Irvine

• IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery – University of California, Irvine

• Writing Skills for University Success – University of California, Irvine

• Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT – Vanderbilt University

• Information & Digital Literacy for University Success – The University of Sydney

Through these courses, Aysel Safarova gained in-depth knowledge in innovative teaching methods, academic writing, IELTS preparation, digital literacy, and the use of artificial intelligence in education. By learning and applying globally recognized modern methodologies, she has managed to make her lessons more engaging, effective, and student-centered.

Aysel Safarova effectively applies the knowledge and skills she has acquired in her teaching. These achievements not only reflect her professional development but also make a significant contribution to improving the quality of education at AUL and integrating international best practices into the teaching process.