Course | AI for K-12 Education Professionals (GAIK1100)

Description

The AI for K–12 Education Professionals certificate provides teachers and instructional staff with a comprehensive foundation in artificial intelligence and its responsible use across today’s learning environments. Through two connected microcourses, participants first build essential understanding of core and generative AI concepts, including how models learn, how prompts shape outputs, and how to navigate ethical, legal, and equity-focused considerations in school settings.

Learners then apply these concepts to real-world educational practice—using AI to enhance lesson planning, differentiation, assessment, communication, documentation, and workflow efficiency while supporting student engagement and learning outcomes. Throughout the program, educators explore emerging innovations and develop strategies for continuous learning to stay current in an evolving digital landscape. Graduates of this certificate will be prepared to use AI tools confidently, ethically, and effectively to enrich teaching practice and promote high-quality learning for all students.

Learners are responsible for consulting with the appropriate licensing, credentialing, or certifying authority, local school district, employer, or other organization to determine whether a course will be accepted by that organization. Walden does not guarantee acceptance by any third party for any specific purpose.

• Professional Development
• All Level
• Estimated 10.0-Hour Workload
• Self-Paced
• Accessible for 180 days

Who is This For

K-12 educators and administrators.

What You Will Learn

• AI for Lesson Planning and Differentiated Instruction
• Assessment, Feedback, and Data-Informed Teaching
• AI-Enhanced Communication and Classroom Engagement
• Workflow Efficiency and Administrative Support with AI
• Ethical, Equitable, and Responsible AI in K–12 Education

Curriculum

• Micro-course 1 - Foundations
In this micro-course, you will build a practical foundation in AI literacy by exploring what artificial intelligence is, how it works at an introductory level, and how it learns from data. You will examine how AI already appears in educational tools and teaching workflows, along with its key benefits and limitations, including accuracy, bias, privacy, and academic integrity. Throughout the course, you will be guided to use AI responsibly, with an emphasis on your professional judgment, accountability, and ongoing human oversight in teaching and learning.

• Micro-Course 2 - AI Applications for K-12 Education Professionals
In this micro‑course, you will move beyond the basics to explore how AI tools show up in everyday teaching and learning settings. You will learn about different types of AI tools, when they are most useful, and what to watch out for through real‑world examples and scenarios. The course highlights how different tools align with different instructional tasks and situations, while also addressing key ethical, legal, and privacy considerations. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident in understanding and choosing AI tools thoughtfully as they continue to evolve.

Eligibility

Must be 18 years or older.

Refund Policy

You will have 7 days to request a full refund after purchase. A refund will not be issued if you have already earned the certificate of completion or professional certificate, or if more than 50% of the course content has been completed.

Awards

Certificate of completion.