Program Overview

This certification equips faculty and staff with the skills to confidently and ethically integrate AI into their teaching and leadership practices. Level 1 establishes the foundation, building AI literacy, digital fluency, and intentional adoption strategies.

What You’ll Learn

Participants gain:

• AI Literacy Basics – Understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t).
• Ethical AI Use – Privacy, FERPA, accessibility, and responsible adoption.
• Practical Tools & Applications – Hands-on training with AI tools that enhance teaching and streamline workflows.
• Digital Navigation Skills – How to evaluate, test, and adopt AI tools in alignment with institutional policies.
• Readiness Assessment – Pre- and post-assessment to measure growth and confidence.

Modules at a Glance

• Introduction to AI Through the C.A.R.E.™ Lens
  • Framework for Clarity, Accountability, Relevance, and Equity in AI use.
• Digital Literacy & Ethical Practices
  • Data safety, compliance, and bias awareness.
• Applied AI for Teaching & Learning
  • Prompts, workflows, and classroom-ready examples.
• Policy & Compliance Essentials
  • FERPA, accessibility, and institutional alignment.
• Capstone: Faculty Readiness Showcase
  • • Practical demonstration of applied skills.

Key Outcomes

By the end of the certification, participants will:

• Earn a Faculty AI Readiness Certification (Level 1) credential.
• Gain confidence in integrating AI into teaching and workflows.
• Build a foundation for advanced certifications and institutional adoption.
• Contribute to creating sustainable, ethical AI practices in their institution.

Who It’s For

• Faculty & Staff new to AI integration.
• Instructional Leaders guiding policy and curriculum.
• Institutions ready to certify educators in AI readiness as part of professional development.

Recognition & Verification

• Digital badge issued upon completion.
• Certificate can be shared on LinkedIn, institutional records, and CVs.
• Verification available through the C.A.R.E.™ Institute Portal.