COURSE COMPASS: AN AI-POWERED COURSE RECOMMENDER AND EXPLORER PLATFORM

Abstract

The Course Compass system is an AI-powered platform to assist incoming students at Pangasinan State University (PSU) in selecting academic programs aligned with their MBTI personality types. The study aimed to create an AI algorithm for personalized course recommendations, integrate data analytics to monitor student-course matches, and assess the platform's acceptability using ISO 25010 standards. By employing Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology, the project prioritized iterative prototyping and user feedback to address limitations of traditional models like the waterfall approach. System testing revealed positive feedback, demonstrating the platform's effectiveness in improving course retention, educational satisfaction, and alignment of students' career aspirations with their chosen majors. Findings from the acceptability survey based on the ISO 25010 Standards highlight the platform's potential to be successful by enhancing decision-making in academic pathways and improve student outcomes.