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Online Professional Certificate
AI in Education

for K-12 School Professionals

A scaffolded six-module journey — from foundational AI concepts to the practical development of institutional AI policy — designed for every professional in your school community.

20
Contact Hours
6
Modules
100% Online
Delivery
Certificate
Award

Delivery Model

Synchronous Live Sessions
Real-time collaborative sessions with peers and facilitators — ask questions, discuss scenarios, and engage deeply.
Asynchronous Reflective Learning
Self-paced modules, readings, and project assessments designed for flexible professional schedules.
Applied Competency Tasks
Every module ends with a practical task directly relevant to your school context — not abstract assignments.

Who Is This For?

Superintendent / Head of School
Principal
Curriculum Directors
Department Heads
Grade Level Leads
Classroom Teachers
Learning Support (SEN/SPED)
IT & EdTech Specialists
Administrative Professionals
Detailed Curriculum

Six Modules. One Transformative Journey.

Each module builds on the last — guiding you from foundational concepts to confident, policy-ready AI leadership.

Learning Outcomes
  • Define intelligence from both human and AI perspectives
  • Explain what AI is, including its core components, and clarify common misconceptions
  • Differentiate between Narrow AI (Weak AI) and General AI (Strong AI)
  • Reflect on the significance of mindsets (Fixed, Growth, Innovator's) in AI adoption
  • Recognize AI as a tool for Augmented Intelligence (AI + HI) that enhances human potential
Thematic Units
Concepts of Intelligence and Mindsets
Human vs. machine intelligence; Fixed, Growth, and Innovator's mindsets in technology adoption
Defining Artificial Intelligence
How AI simulates cognitive functions; separating fact from fiction; key concepts like decision-making and learning
Core AI Components
Algorithms, big data, and hardware; philosophical and practical implications of the Turing Test
AI as Augmented Intelligence
The collaborative model of AI + Human Intelligence (HI); AI as a powerful tool rather than an end goal
Core Competency Assessment

Mindset Reflection / Discussion — A reflective discussion on personal mindsets toward AI and innovation

Capstone Project

Your AI Playbook

The program culminates in the development of a comprehensive AI Playbook or Roadmap for your department or institution. You will draft implementation plans, policies, and strategies directly applicable to your school context — leaving the course with a real, actionable professional resource.

AI Playbook
Implementation roadmap for your department or institution
Redesign Portfolio
Assessment redesign showcasing process over product
Framework Exercise
PAIR or INSPIRE applied to a real teaching challenge

Ready to Lead with AI?

Join the growing community of K-12 educators building the schools of tomorrow — today.

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