DR. Mona Muzil Alharbi

Dynamic academic and educational researcher with extensive experience in higher education teaching, academic supervision, and curriculum development. Specializes in advancing instructional quality through innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies that enhance student achievement and foster higher-order thinking skills. Demonstrates a strong commitment to integrating cutting-edge pedagogical approaches with principles of quality assurance and institutional excellence, ensuring sustainable improvements in the learning environment. Dedicated to contributing to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting impactful, future-ready educational practices.

I strive to contribute to the development of educational practices and the implementation of innovative teaching strategies that enhance the quality of education and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and Saudi Vision 2030. I am committed to continuous self-development and to transferring knowledge to future generations, fostering creativity, and ensuring sustainable impact in the educational environment.

• International License in Social Responsibility.
• International Expert in the Applications of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
• UK License Train the Trainer Programme (TOT).
• McKinsey Forward Program.
• Misk Professional Preparation Program, Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk).
• Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change, University of Michigan.
• Excellence in Online Teaching, Johns Hopkins University.
• The Sustainable Development Goals – A Global, Transdisciplinary Vision for the Future, University of Copenhagen.
• Total Quality Management: Concepts and Applications, Phoenix International Training Centre.
• Crisis Management, Alfaisal University | KLD.
• Critical Thinking, Alfaisal University | KLD.
• Leadership and Innovation, King Abdulaziz University.
• Sustainable Skills for the Future Academic Leader, King Abdulaziz University.
• Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success, Imperial College London.
• AI for Teachers, University of British Columbia (UBCx).
• How to Use ChatGPT in Education, Georgia Institute of Technology (GTx).
• Online Teaching for Educators: Development and Delivery, University of British Columbia (UBCx).

• School Evaluation Specialist.
• Early Childhood School Evaluation Specialist.
• Training Quality Practitioner.
• Academic Quality Practitioner.
• Test Item Writer.
• Course Description and Field Experience.
• Key Performance Indicators and Benchmarking in Academic Institutions and Programs.
• Designing Academic Programs.

• Introduction to the Quantitative/Scientific Approach, University of Exeter Saudi Society, UK.
• Research Paradigms: Introduction to Standpoints for Writing Master’s and Doctoral Theses, University of Exeter Saudi Society, UK.
• Research Leader: Building Research Skills, University of Exeter Saudi Society, UK.
• Business Model Canvas Workshop, University of Exeter Saudi Society, UK.
• Academic Researcher Workshop, Phoenix International Training Centre, UK.
• Total Quality Management: Concepts and Applications, Phoenix International Training Centre, UK.
• Creating Excellence in Research, De Montfort University, UK.
• Introduction to Reference Management, University of Leicester, UK.
• Introduction to Research Data Management, University of Leicester, UK.
• Fine Tuning Your Research Questions, University of Leicester, UK.
• Conducting Your Literature Search, University of Leicester, UK.
• Building and Understanding Your Transferable Skills, University of Leicester, UK.
• Effective Reading and Note-taking, University of Leicester, UK.
• Introduction to EndNote, University of Leicester, UK.
• Writing Skills for Researchers (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences), University of Leicester, UK.
• Structuring and Writing Your Literature Review, University of Leicester, UK.
• Designing a Poster, University of Leicester, UK.
• Introduction to Critical Thinking, University of Leicester, UK.
• Structuring Your Thesis (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences), University of Leicester, UK.
• Managing Your Research Project, University of Leicester, UK.
• Introducing RefWorks, University of Leicester, UK.
• Making Your Research Information Come to You, University of Leicester, UK.
• Advanced EndNote, University of Leicester, UK.
• Doctoral Research Training (DRT), University of Leicester, UK.
• Technology-Enhanced Learning SubSIG (TEL SIG), University of Leicester, UK.

• Attended the Conference on Envisioning the Future of Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, University of Hafar Al Batin, 6–7 May 2025.
• Attended the webinar "How to Embed Sustainability into the Curriculum", organized by Campus by Times Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, 10 June 2025.
• Attended the seminar "Designing Inclusive Classrooms for All", organized by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, 22 October 2024.
• Attended and presented at the "Doctoral Study School Conference", organized by the University of Leicester, 16 September 2021.
• Attended and presented at the "Research and Scholarship Conference", organized by the University of Leicester, 15 July 2019.
• Attended and presented at the "17th Annual Research Conference – Education and Identity: New Directions", organized by the University of Birmingham, 24 November 2018.
• Attended the "Research and Scholarship Conference and Summer Study School", organized by the University of Leicester, 16–18 July 2018.
• Attended the "School of Education Annual Research Conference", organized by the University of Leicester, 27 May 2016.

• The Principles of Psychology, 2011
• Instructional Technology, 2012
• Educational Statistics, 2012
• University Study Skills, 2022
• Educational Technology and Communication, 2022
• Research Project, 2022
• Formative Evaluation Methods, 2022
• Professional Ethics, 2023
• Human Rights, 2023
• Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2023
• Foundations of Curricula and Their Theories, 2025
• Learning and Thinking Skills, 2023-2025

Obtained an Excellence Award at the PhD level in the Academic year 2016/2017 from Saudi Cultural Bureau in London.