TrainHub and AIRC Launch Fundamentals of US Education and Admissions Course

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In partnership with AIRC: the Association of International Enrollment Management, TrainHub is proud to launch the Fundamentals of US Education and Admissions course. This collaboration makes essential education training accessible to thousands of education counselors worldwide through TrainHub’s innovative platform.

Providing Accessible Training on American Education and Admissions

The AIRC Fundamentals of US Education and Admissions course provides education counselors with comprehensive knowledge about studying in the United States—the world’s leading destination for international students.

This free online training covers:

  • American higher education systems and institution types
  • Program admissions processes
  • Campus life and academic culture
  • Basic immigration procedures
  • Best practices for working with American institutions

Education counselors who complete this training are better prepared to guide students through their education in the US while meeting AIRC’s recognized best practices standards for educational agencies.

A Partnership for Quality and Transparency

This integration marks another milestone in TrainHub’s mission to strengthen the international education sector, making it more efficient and transparent.

“It’s our priority to set future international students up for success. That’s why we partner with leading organizations like AIRC to offer free, high-quality training for our entire network of recruitment partners,” says Jimmy Battaglia, Head of TrainHub. “This collaboration with AIRC bridges a very important gap in the sector: ensuring education counselors are expertly positioned to support students considering the United States for their education.”

As a Standards Development Organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, AIRC’s partnership with TrainHub represents a significant advancement in establishing and maintaining quality standards for international student recruitment.

Benefits for the International Education Ecosystem

This partnership delivers substantial benefits across the international education sector.

For Education Counselors:

  • Free access to expert-developed training on the American education system
  • Professional development certification from a recognized authority
  • Enhanced ability to support students interested in studying in the US
  • Competitive advantage through verified expertise

For Educational Institutions:

  • Ability to verify which education counselors have completed AIRC training
  • Assurance that partners understand education systems and best practices in the US
  • Enhanced compliance with industry standards
  • Potential to save significant administrative time in training partners

For Students:

  • More knowledgeable guidance when considering study options
  • Access to recruitment partners who understand American admissions requirements
  • Improved chances of finding the right educational fit in the US

Taking the Training

The Fundamentals of US Education and Admissions course is available now on TrainHub. Education counselors can create a free TrainHub account to access this and other essential training resources.

This partnership follows TrainHub’s successful integration with the British Council’s UK Agent and Counsellor Training programme and the launch of TrainHub Originals’ Ethical Business Practices course. These initiatives have helped to establish TrainHub as the leading platform for compliance and destination training across global markets.

With over 200 higher education institutions already using its platform, TrainHub is transforming how the international education sector approaches training and compliance.

For more information about the AIRC Fundamentals course or to register for a free TrainHub account, visit trainhub.com.


About AIRC

Founded in 2008, AIRC is the Association of International Enrollment Management. AIRC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership association of accredited American post-secondary institutions and student recruitment agencies which work together to establish quality standards for international student placement within the United States. AIRC is registered as a Standards Development Organization (SDO) with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. AIRC’s mission is to champion the interests of international students, educational institutions, and educational agencies through the development of professional standards and partnerships that advance effective and strategic practices in international enrollment management. Visit: www.airc-education.org.

About TrainHub

TrainHub enables thousands of agents and education counselors worldwide by providing access to the training and resources of their partner schools all in one place and on-demand. TrainHub is on a journey to unify the industry, making it more efficient, transparent, and professional. Our goal is to enable every professional member in the international education industry with the right training and education so they can positively impact the lives of millions of students that study abroad every year. TrainHub was acquired by ApplyBoard in 2022. After ApplyBoard’s launch of Capio Inc., TrainHub now operates as a Capio Inc. company. Visit: www.trainhub.com.

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