Ongoing Professional Growth at Your Convenience
NAFSA Path™ provides flexible-format eLearning, allowing you to learn anytime, anywhere. It enables you to continue your professional development without leaving your home or office. NAFSA’s eLearning portfolio of online courses, seminars, and learning modules offer in depth, foundation-building as well as ongoing professional enrichment. Whether you have an hour or weeks to dedicate to professional growth, you will find eLearning offers many options that fit your needs.
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Convenience is key. The NAFSA Path™ centralizes eLearning content for your review and browsing. Organized using NAFSA’s International Education Professional Competencies™ you can search for learning that will address your immediate challenges. With new content being consistently developed by your fellow international educators, this is the place for just in time learning.
Directory of NAFSA e-Learning
- e-Learning Course: 6-12 hours
- e-Learning Express: <60 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar: 90 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar Series: 3-4 hours
Developing and Implementing Programs
- Developing Short-Term Education Abroad Programs - e-Learning Course
- Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning - e-Learning Seminar
- Designing Quality Academic Programs in Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Developing an International Internship Program - e-Learning Seminar
- Ethical and Sustainable Service Learning for Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Student Learning Abroad: What Our Students Are Learning, What They’re Not, and What We Can Do About It - e-Learning Seminar
Funding and Financing
- Creative and Innovative Solutions to Study Abroad Financing - e-Learning Seminar
- Financing for Nontraditional Education Abroad Students - e-Learning Seminar
- Overcoming Obstacles in Study Abroad Financial Aid - e-Learning Seminar
- Understanding Partnerships and Budgeting with Program Providers in Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Understanding Financial Aid for Education Abroad - e-Learning Express
Office Administration and Management Strategy
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships - e-Learning Seminar
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders - e-Learning Seminar
- Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment - e-Learning Seminar
- Education Abroad Research: Identify, Interpret, and Incorporate With Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Data Sourcing and Strategy for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
- Mining and Analyzing Data for Effective Education Abroad Decision-making - e-Learning Seminar
- Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness - e-Learning Seminar
- Practical Technology Innovations for the International Education Office - e-Learning Seminar
- The One-Person Office: Strategies and Tools for Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Education Abroad as Professional Development - e-Learning Seminar Series
- Data and Research in Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar Series
- Vetting Partners for Success in International Education - e-Learning Seminar Series
Risk Assessment and Crisis Management
- Managing Education Abroad Fears with Effective Communication - e-Learning Seminar
- Managing Student Participation in Noncredit Programs Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education - e-Learning Seminar
- Student Health and Safety Abroad: Collaborations Between Staff and Faculty - e-Learning Seminar
- The Risk Landscape in Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Who Should You Call? Collaborations between Education Abroad and Media Relations Offices - e-Learning Seminar
- Series: Risk Management in Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar Series
Student Advising, Preparation, and Career Success
- Education Abroad Advising - e-Learning Course
- Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Advising International Students on Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Education Abroad Advising and Orientation for the Changing Student - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Communication and Planning with Parents - e-Learning Seminar
- Helping Students Translate 'Study Abroad' for the Job Search - e-Learning Seminar
- The international Adviser's Playbook - e-Learning Seminar
- Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
Regulatory Complexities
- Confidentiality Compliance: Federal Regulations for Education Abroad - e-Learning Seminar
- Education Abroad Visas: Working Smarter, Not Harder - e-Learning Seminar
- Essential Federal Regulations for Education Abroad - e-Learning Express
- e-Learning Course: 6-12 hours
- e-Learning Express: <60 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar: 90 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar Series: 3-4 hours
Internationalization
- Campus Internationalization: Engaging Faculty, Students, and Community - e-Learning Seminar
- Comprehensive Internationalization: Inspiring Campus-wide Action - e-Learning Seminar
- Cross-Campus Collaboration: Strategies for Successful Internationalization - e-Learning Seminar
- Internationalization of the Community College Campus - e-Learning Seminar
International Partnerships
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships - e-Learning Seminar
Management and Leadership
- Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change - e-Learning Express
- Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting - e-Learning Express
- Sustaining yourself and your Team During Stressful Times - e-Learning Express
- Responsive Management for Uncertain Times - e-Learning Express Series
Strategic Planning
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders - e-Learning Seminar
- Making Data Come Alive: Diverse Methods for Engaging Stakeholders in Meaningful Assessment - e-Learning Seminar
- Thinking Creatively About Sustainable Resources for Internationalization - e-Learning Seminar
- e-Learning Course: 6-12 hours
- e-Learning Express: <60 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar: 90 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar Series: 3-4 hours
Admission and Placement of International Students and Scholars
- Essentials of International Credential Evaluation - e-Learning Course
- Risk Management in International Recruitment and Admission - e-Learning Seminar
Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization
- Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning - e-Learning Seminar
- Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Crisis Management - e-Learning Seminar
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Data Sourcing and Strategy for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
- Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness - e-Learning Seminar
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Administration
- Pathway Programs: Key Considerations and Strategies - e-Learning Seminar
Planning for International Enrollment Management
- International Enrollment Management in Action: Keys to Successful Implementation - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Retention Research: Results and Best Practices - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Retention: Three Measured Approaches - e-Learning Seminar
- Optimizing the Enrollment Cycle: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems - e-Learning Seminar
- Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
- Practical Technology Innovations for the International Education Office - e-Learning Seminar
- Successful Strategies for Diversifying International Recruitment - e-Learning Seminar
- The One-Person Office: Strategies and Tools for Success - e-Learning Seminar
Preparing International Students and Scholars for Study in the United States
- Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment - e-Learning Seminar
Recruiting International Students and Scholars
- Beyond Brazil: Recruiting from the Southern Cone - e-Learning Seminar
- Building Relationships with Sponsored Student Agencies - e-Learning Seminar
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships - e-Learning Seminar
- Education Systems in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Communication and Planning with Parents - e-Learning Seminar
- Financial Strategies to Recruit, Support, and Retain International Students - e-Learning Seminar
- Immigration Regulations: Where to Find Them, How to Use Them - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Recruitment: Methods and Strategies - e-Learning Course
- Mobilizing International Alumni for Student Recruitment - e-Learning Seminar
- Recruiting in China: A Primer on China Market Intelligence - e-Learning Seminar
- Recruiting International Students Within the United States - e-Learning Seminar
- Successful International Student Recruitment: With and Without Agents - e-Learning Seminar
- Using Data as Insight in International Recruitment - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Recruitment and Retention - e-Learning Seminar Series
- Current Topics in International Student Recruitment - e-Learning Seminar Series
- e-Learning Course: 6-12 hours
- e-Learning Express: <60 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar: 90 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar Series: 3-4 hours
Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization
- Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning - e-Learning Seminar
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships - e-Learning Seminar
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Data Sourcing and Strategy for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
Crisis Management
- Cross-Cultural Dynamics in Crisis Management - e-Learning Seminar
- Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education - e-Learning Seminar
- Worst-Case Reality: Helping International Students and Scholars Impacted by Crisis - e-Learning Seminar
- Campus Crisis Management and Communication - e-Learning Seminar Series
Office Administration
- Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Social Media for Promotion and Engagement - e-Learning Seminar
- Gaining J Designation Approval - e-Learning Express
- Practical Technology Innovations for the International Education Office - e-Learning Seminar
- Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness - e-Learning Seminar
- Navigating the Recertification Process: Keys to Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
- The One-Person Office: Strategies and Tools for Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Secondary Schools and SEVIS Compliance - e-Learning Express
- When Federal Agents Come Calling: Educating Campus Stakeholders - e-Learning Seminar
Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming
- Effective Communication and Planning with Parents - e-Learning Seminar
- Financial Strategies to Recruit, Support, and Retain International Students - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Adjustment: Patterns and Tips for Student Success - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Retention Research: Results and Best Practices - e-Learning Seminar
- International Student Retention: Three Measured Approaches - e-Learning Seminar
Student and Scholar Advising
- Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Alcohol and Marijuana Offenses: Potential Impact on Immigration Status and Visa Eligibility for Students and Scholars - e-Learning Seminar
- Curricular Practical Training: Creating Best Practices and Policies - e-Learning Seminar
- Curricular Practical Training: Policies and Practices for Elective Training - e-Learning Seminar
- Developing the Cultural Component of Your Exchange Visitor (EV) Program - e-Learning Seminar
- F-1 Advising: Getting Started - e-Learning Course
- F-1 Advising: Beyond the Basics - e-Learning Course
- F-1 Beyond the Basics: Employment and Training - e-Learning Course
- J-1 Advising: Getting Started - e-Learning Course
- Hiring International Employees – Creating and Evaluating Sponsorship Policy - e-Learning Seminar
- Immigration Regulations: Where to Find Them, How to Use Them - e-Learning Seminar
- Navigating the Nuances of Prevailing Wage Determinations - e-Learning Seminar
- Releasing Records to the Government: FERPA and Other Key Factors - e-Learning Seminar
- STEM OPT Update: Implications and Preparations for Changes - e-Learning Seminar
- STEM OPT II: Effective Institutional Policies and Practices
- Successful Career Planning for International Students - e-Learning Seminar
- The New Challenges: Helping Students and Scholars Navigate Port of Entry Processes - e-Learning Seminar
- The International Adviser’s Playbook - e-Learning Express
- When Good Students Go Bad: U.S. Immigration Consequences of Criminal Behavior - e-Learning Seminar
- Work Options for International Students and Scholars - e-Learning Seminar Series
- e-Learning Course: 6-12 hours
- e-Learning Express: <60 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar: 90 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar Series: 3-4 hours
Data Analysis
- Building a Data Strategy to Advocate for IE Programs - e-Learning Seminar
- Foundations for Strategic Analysis of International Education Data - e-Learning Seminar
- Applied Analysis for Strategic Decisionmaking - e-Learning Seminar
Human Resources
- Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment - e-Learning Seminar
- Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness - e-Learning Seminar
- Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
Intercultural Communication
- Developing Profiency in Intercultural Communication - e-Learning Seminar
- Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Communication and Planning with Parents - e-Learning Seminar
- Foundations of Intercultural Communication - e-Learning Express
- Intercultural Adjustment and Adaptation - e-Learning Express
- Communicating Across Cultures - e-Learning Express
- Culture and Identity - e-Learning Express
- Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education - e-Learning Seminar
- Series: Developing Profiency in Intercultural Communication - e-Learning Seminar Series
Information Technology
- Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning - e-Learning Seminar
- Practical Technology Innovations for the International Education Office - e-Learning Seminar
- Social Media Risks: Strategies for Protecting Your Campus and Your Students - e-Learning Seminar
Strategic Planning
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders - e-Learning Seminar
- The One-Person Office: Strategies and Tools for Success - e-Learning Seminar
- e-Learning Course: 6-12 hours
- e-Learning Express: <60 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar: 90 minutes
- e-Learning Seminar Series: 3-4 hours
Data Analysis
- Building A Data Strategy to Advocate for IE Programs - e-Learning Seminar
- Foundations for Strategic Analysis for International Educations Data - e-Learning Seminar
- Applied Analysis for Strategic Decisionmaking - e-Learning Seminar
Human Resources
- Developing Resilience in the Dynamic International Education Environment - e-Learning Seminar
- Model Staffing: Evaluating Your Office Structure and Effectiveness - e-Learning Seminar
- Personal Branding and Career Strategies for International Educators - e-Learning Seminar
Intercultural Communication
- Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Communication and Planning with Parents - e-Learning Seminar
- The International Adviser’s Playbook - e-Learning Express
- Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education - e-Learning Seminar
Information Technology
- Building Virtual Bridges for Cross-Cultural Learning - e-Learning Seminar
- Effective Social Media for Promotion and Engagement - e-Learning Seminar
- Practical Technology Innovations for the International Education Office - e-Learning Seminar
- Social Media Risks: Strategies for Protecting Your Campus and Your Students - e-Learning Seminar
Management and Leadership
- Managing Teams Through Times of Upheaval and Change - e-Learning Express
- Managing Team Performance in a Virtual Setting - e-Learning Express
- Sustaining Yourself and your Team During Stressful Times - e-Learning Express
- Responsive Management for Uncertain Times - e-Learning Express Series
Strategic Planning
- Cross-Cultural Competencies for Managing International Partnerships - e-Learning Seminar
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for International Education Leaders - e-Learning Seminar
- The One-Person Office: Strategies and Tools for Success - e-Learning Seminar
- Vetting Partners for Success in International Education - e-Learning Seminar