Graduate Certificate in AI & Education

The Graduate Certificate in AI & Education is a four-course, 16-unit program designed for educators, instructional leaders, and educational technologists who seek to apply artificial intelligence, data visualization, and evidence-based methods to improve instruction, equity, and system-level decisionmaking.

The program integrates foundational understanding of AI with applied coursework in data analytics, research design, and implementation science. The program emphasizes how AI can enhance classroom instruction, support student learning and development, and help educators make informed decisions while maintaining focus on what matters most: effective teaching and positive outcomes for all students.

Participants learn to interpret and visualize educational data, evaluate AI-supported interventions, and lead the responsible adoption of AI-enabled tools that scale effectively across classrooms, schools, and districts.

Through hands-on projects and collaborative discussions, participants build the technical fluency, analytical rigor, and ethical judgment needed to transform educational data into actionable, scalable insights. The program is fully online and may be applied toward the EdM in AI & Education.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this certificate, participants will be able to:

• Explain core AI principles and their implications for teaching, learning, and decisionmaking in educational contexts.
• Analyze and visualize educational data using AI-enabled tools to identify patterns, equity gaps, and opportunities for instructional improvement.
• Design and evaluate studies that produce credible, actionable evidence to guide AI-supported learning and system-level practices.
• Plan and lead responsible implementation of AI and data-informed innovation, ensuring scalability, transparency, and alignment with ethical and equity standards.
• Communicate findings effectively through accessible visualizations and evidence-based narratives that inform educators, policymakers, and communities.

Requirements

Required Course

• WED AI 601 Foundations of AI in Educational Contexts (4 units)

Core Courses

Select three:

• WED AI 605 AI in Teaching and Learning: Pedagogical Applications (4 units)
• WED AI 620 AI and Assessment of Student Learning and Experience (4 units)
• WED AI 645 AI in Education: Historical Perspectives and Design Approaches for Learning (4 units)
• WED AI 662 AI in Educational Data Analytics and Visualization (4 units)
• WED AI 665 Research Methods and Evidence in Educational AI (4 units)
• WED AI 695 AI Implementation and Professional Leadership (4 units)

Total units: 16

Average Time to Completion

The Graduate Certificate in AI & Education is designed for working professionals and is typically completed in two to three terms (fall, spring, summer). For students seeking an accelerated pathway, the certificate may also be completed in two terms.