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Certificate for Module (Essential AI Competencies for Counselling Professionals)
證書(單元:輔導專業必備的人工智能技能)

Course Code
HS239A
Application Code
2350-HS239A
Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
36 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$9600
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme aims to offer counselling professionals foundational knowledge of AI and its applications in counselling.  Students will learn how to use AI technologies such as chatbots, diagnostic tools, and personalised advice, and to apply these competencies in the counselling context. They will also be able to assess the usage, as well as to consider the ethical and legal applications of AI in counselling.
 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. Define the key concepts of AI and explain its applications in counselling;
  2. Demonstrate how to use AI-powered chatbots, diagnostic tools, and their applications in counselling;
  3. Exhibit how to use AI-powered personalised advice in counselling;
  4. Discuss the advantages and limitations of AI-powered tools and personalised advice in counselling;
  5. Evaluate the ethical and legal implications of using AI-powered tools and personalised advice in counselling; and
  6. Explore future directions and emerging trends in AI for counselling.

Programme Details

Syllabus

  • Introduction to AI in Counselling
  • AI-Powered Chatbots for Counselling
  • AI-Powered Diagnostic Tools for Counselling
  • AI-Powered Personalised Advice for Counselling
  • Future Directions and Ethical Considerations in AI for Counselling

Assessment

Students are required to complete and pass all the assessments, including written assignment, group project, quiz and written examination. 

Award

Students who successfully pass all the assessments and achieve 70% attendance will be awarded a "Certificate for Module (Essential Artificial Intelligence Competencies for Counselling Professionals) " within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Application Code 2350-HS239A -

Venue

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9600

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have :

  1. a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, social services, or counselling-related discipline awarded by a recognised institution; OR
  2. equivalent qualifications.

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

  1. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
  2. a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
  3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
  4. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
  5. equivalent qualifications.

Applicants who hold a recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline plus three years of full-time work experience related to counselling will be considered case by case.

Applicants not meeting the standard set of criteria for admission will be assessed on individual merit.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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