Specialized professional development offerings for international student recruitment agencies.
These programs are designed to empower agencies as they pursue or maintain AIRC Certification,
train staff, and grow their businesses while upholding the field’s highest professional standards.
Counselor Fundamentals:
US Education and Admissions
Principles of the US Education and Admissions System for Agency Counselors
This course (formerly called AIRC Fundamentals of US Education and Admissions) provides agency counselors with the core knowledge required to assist students as they navigate the United States’ admissions processes. An essential training resource for agencies undergoing certification, it is specifically designed to help staff meet AIRC Standard 2.1: Knowledge of the U.S. Education System.
Through this curriculum, counselors explore the diversity of US institutional types, typical campus culture, and fundamental immigration rules, while gaining practical insights into the professional expectations and co-marketing strategies of institutional partnerships. The course prepares agency staff to support students interested in studying in the US while upholding AIRC’s standards of professional practice.
Course Details
Modality: Self-paced online course
Level: Foundations
Cost: Free for members and approved Phase 1 and 2 certification applicants
$99 for non-members
Members
Non-members
AIRC Certification Bridge
A Stackable Training Pathway to AIRC Certification for New Agencies
AIRC Certification Bridge (formerly AIRC Certification Applicant Assessment Program - CAAP) is a stackable training curriculum designed for new agencies to earn AIRC Certification in manageable phases. Specifically built for agencies that do not yet meet the two-years in business and/or 25 students placed requirement, this program allows organizations up to three years to complete AIRC certification. Through asynchronous training modules and assignments, agencies earn badges for each completed phase, following a clear and structured pathway toward full certification.
Course Details
Modality: Self-paced online course
Cost: Included in regular certification fees
Eligibility: Approved Phase 1 agency applicants that do not meet 2-year in business and/or 25 students placed requirement
AIRC Professional Development Manual
For Certified Agencies
The AIRC Professional Development Manual is a comprehensive resource designed to provide agency staff with the core competencies necessary for successful recruitment for U.S. institutions. Written by experts in the field, the Manual translates AIRC’s high-level standards into a practical roadmap. It covers essential topics including the U.S. higher education system, admissions and application procedures, visa and immigration policy, and ethics and academic integrity.
Manual Details
Modality: PDF download
Cost: Free for AIRC members