Applied AI

AI for Educators

Bring AI into K-12 and post-secondary classrooms responsibly

4.7program quality rating (instructor-assessed)
Level: BeginnerDuration: 6 monthsCredits: 15Tuition: $499$125 CADLead instructor: Dr. Beatrice Caron
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About this program

Six months for Canadian teachers, instructional designers, and academic leaders. Covers pedagogical uses of generative AI, academic integrity in the AI era, accessibility benefits, bias and equity, and provincial guidelines for AI in education.

Student ratings

Excellent — 389 verified Canadian graduates rated this program 4.7/5. Reviews emphasize the applied capstone, instructor responsiveness, and career outcomes.

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Who this program is for

  • Career changers exploring AI for the first time
  • Professionals who want practical literacy without a CS background
  • Canadian residents seeking a verifiable diploma credential

Topics you'll cover

6 modules across 6 months — 24 lessons in total.

01Month 1 — Foundations02Month 2 — Pedagogy with AI03Month 3 — Academic Integrity04Month 4 — Accessibility05Month 5 — Tool Evaluation06Month 6 — Capstone

Full syllabus

Module 1 · Month 1 — Foundations
  • L1What AI can and can't do
  • L2Tour of frontier models
  • L3Provincial guidance
  • L4Equity considerations
Module 2 · Month 2 — Pedagogy with AI
  • L1Lesson redesign
  • L2Socratic AI tutors
  • L3Project-based learning
  • L4Assessment redesign
Module 3 · Month 3 — Academic Integrity
  • L1Detection limitations
  • L2Policy design
  • L3Student conversations
  • L4Documentation
Module 4 · Month 4 — Accessibility
  • L1AI for learning differences
  • L2Translation and multilingual
  • L3UDL with AI
  • L4Case studies
Module 5 · Month 5 — Tool Evaluation
  • L1Edtech market overview
  • L2Privacy and FOIP
  • L3Pilots and procurement
  • L4Sustainability
Module 6 · Month 6 — Capstone
  • L1AI integration plan for your context
  • L2Pilot design
  • L3Implementation
  • L4Reflection paper

What you'll be able to do

  • Design AI-aware lesson plans
  • Develop academic integrity policies
  • Use AI to support diverse learners
  • Train colleagues on responsible AI use
  • Evaluate edtech tools critically

Career paths after graduation

Role 1
Applied AI Specialist
Role 2
Senior Applied AI Practitioner
Role 3
Applied AI Team Lead

Frequently asked questions

How much does the AI for Educators cost?

Tuition is $125 CAD, paid once. You can pay in full at checkout or choose an interest-free monthly plan. A 30-day refund window applies from your enrollment date.

How long is the AI for Educators program?

Self-paced. Most students complete it in 6 months at roughly 6 hours per week, but you can go faster or slower — you keep lifetime access.

What are the prerequisites?

Teaching or instructional-design experience

Is the diploma recognized in Canada?

Yes. Graduates receive the Altaris AI Academy Diploma in Applied AI — a verifiable credential with a unique certificate number you can publish on LinkedIn and that any employer can verify at altarisai.org/verify.

What is the refund policy?

Full refund within 30 days of enrollment, no questions asked. After day 30, prorated refunds are available per our Refund Policy.

Who teaches the program?

Working Canadian AI practitioners — not academics. Every module is built and reviewed by a lead instructor working in the field today.

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