aspg-27-4424-1792226205 20261017083645 American Scientific Publishing Group admin@americaspg.com American Scientific Publishing Group International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Education Technology IJAIET 2835-2432 2026 5 2 Ashmun Nisha Faculty of Pharmacy, Hygia Institute of Pharmacy, Sitapur Hardoi- Bipass Road, Opp. Sahara City Homes, Prabandh Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226013, India Background: The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the sphere of higher education, creating a pressing need for graduates with competencies related to AI. Conventional degree-based credentialing models are difficult to adapt to the rate, interdisciplinary, and job alignment demanded in AI-driven economies. Because of this, the other forms of AI credentials, including micro-credentials, certificates, and stackable learning pathways, have become of worldwide significance. This review critically evaluates international views of AI credentialing and reviews the effects of these credentials on changing the teaching and learning practices in higher education. Methods: Narrative review methodology was used to summarize peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and international frameworks published in 2015-2025. The important sources were Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, UNESCO, OECD, and publications of the World Economic Forum. Thematic analysis was employed to determine the global trends, pedagogical changes, and policy implications. The review shows an increasing convergence through competency oriented, flexible, and industry-oriented AI credentials in the regions. Such qualifications facilitate curriculum modularization, experiential and personalized learning, and graduate employability. Nevertheless, there are issues of quality assurance, standardization, fair use of AI, and fair access. Conclusion: AI credentials are both a great offer to curriculum innovation, personnel growth, and lifelong learning, and a strong governance and collaboration across sectors. AI credentials are a disruptive process of rethinking teaching and learning in higher education. Their implementation should take place in strategic, ethically based, and globally coordinated action so as to achieve their full potential. 2026 09 23 4424 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 10.54216/IJAIET.050202 https://americaspg.com/journal/27/article/4424 https://americaspg.com/storage/articles/manuscripts/01KVJZQ4ZCKP489KMMM9MKBQDB.pdf