ALL CAREER LEVELS COURSE
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Stephan Ruppert
Using AI effectively and strategically in intercultural / DEI training
OVERVIEW

Increasingly omnipresent, AI evokes strong responses that range from fear and confusion to fascination and idealization.
How can we move past the hype and leverage AI effectively to further the work of fostering individual and organizational development across differences?
Learn about the potential of generative AI in your intercultural, DEI, and related work: Explore real-world strategic AI use cases for trainers and how to appropriately, ethically implement them.
HOW TO REGISTER
Simply click on ENROLL NOW and you will be redirected to the University of Groningen's registration system to apply for this course.
From this page, select the course dates (only one option is available) then simply and easily Register as a new user to complete your registration and pay. The IDD will be in contact once your enrollment has been approved.
NOTE: You'll need to register separately for each course in which you wish to enroll.
ENROLL NOW
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for July 2025 opens through the University of Groningen in late January 2025. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis for qualified participants.
Contact us to express your interest and save your spot.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
This course will help you to understand, practice and learn how to apply within your own training / teaching / consulting practice AI’s abilities to enhance efficiency and create engaging, personalized content while mitigating its risks and limitations, such as amplifying biases:
- First, understand the state of the art in terms of relevant generative AI tools and abilities;
- Then, explore use cases for AI ranging from the everyday (automating routine tasks) to the strategic (enhancing workshop design, inspiring audiences with new interactive formats, simulating realistic intercultural interactions to let learners to practice their skills in safe and controlled environments, etc.);
- Discuss different ethical considerations and limitations around AI and how to use it responsibly;
- Develop and practice hands-on skills in creating, analyzing, and modifying AI content using a real-world assignment and / or your own project.
In this course, you will learn how to help yourself—and those you work with—so that you/they can better:
- Appreciate the fundamentals of generative Artificial Intelligence as specifically relevant to intercultural / diversity / related training / learning facilitation;
- Consider a wide variety of AI use cases (illustrated by real-world examples) that can strengthen your work;
- Establish personal ethical guidelines for the use of AI in your work;
- Develop / strengthen your AI skills using relevant tools and strategies.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Participation listing 6 contact learning hours.
This course presents insights and real-world use examples , engages in discussion about ethical considerations, and has hands-on sample activities of different generative AI tools and strategies. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own device (laptop, tablet, smart phone) in order to experiment with these tools / approaches, but may also be paired with a colleague if you wish to have more of an “observer” role.
This course is for you if you are a trainer/multiplier/educator/consultant who is
- Seeking to understand (more) ways in which AI can enhance your effectiveness and reach;
- Interested in exploring ethical considerations around AI as relates to intercultural, DEI, global learning and similar work: What are watch-outs and limitations? What are our responsibilities in using AI?;
- Looking to try out different AI tools and test various potential strategies while receiving expert guidance and feedback from fellow colleagues.
You should already have at least a preliminary understanding of and experience with —either through your own work or participation in ‘training for trainers’ type programs— intercultural, DEI, global learning, and the greater Differences field.
Contact us at info@iddifferences.org if you have questions about the suitability of this course for your circumstances.
COURSE TYPE
All Career Levels
DURATION/DATES
1 day/10 July 2025
TARGET LEVEL(S)
New or Experienced Trainers, Educators & All Professionals
TUITION FEE
€615
includes certificate from the University and the Institute
HOW TO REGISTER
Simply click on ENROLL NOW and you will be redirected to the University of Groningen's registration system to apply for this course.
From this page, select the course dates (only one option is available) then simply and easily Register as a new user to complete your registration and pay. The IDD will be in contact once your enrollment has been approved.
NOTE: You'll need to register separately for each course in which you wish to enroll.
ENROLL NOW
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for July 2025 opens through the University of Groningen in late January 2025. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis for qualified participants.
Contact us to express your interest and save your spot.
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Dr. Stephan Ruppert
An experienced corporate professional, Dr. Stephan Ruppert transitioned into the intercultural and crosscultural field in 2019 following a long career with multinational firm Beiersdorf that culminated in a role as R&D Director Asia-Pacific, based in Wuhan, China.
His deep interest in science and technology sparked his initial exploration into Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, he works to support fellow intercultural trainers and related practitioners better understand the complexities, opportunities and potential pitfalls that AI can bring to their work and how to incorporate it strategically and ethically.
To help make the rapidly changing world of AI accessible and relevant, Stephan uses hands-on practical approaches that draw on his own experiences as a manager and interculturalist.
“Practical applications of approach backed up by proven science.”
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“Annette is knowledgeable and fantastically skilled!”
HOW TO REGISTER
Simply click on ENROLL NOW and you will be redirected to the University of Groningen's registration system to apply for this course.
From this page, select the course dates (only one option is available) then simply and easily Register as a new user to complete your registration and pay. The IDD will be in contact once your enrollment has been approved.
NOTE: You'll need to register separately for each course in which you wish to enroll.
ENROLL NOW
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for July 2025 opens through the University of Groningen in late January 2025. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis for qualified participants.
Contact us to express your interest and save your spot.