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AI in Education Graduate Certificate

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Looking to develop the professional confidence and leadership capacity you need to navigate rapidly evolving AI technologies? The University of Maine at Farmington’s fully online Artificial Intelligence in Education Graduate Certificate, powered by YourPace at UMPI, is designed for professionals seeing to thoughtfully and ethically integrate AI into teaching, learning, and leadership in educational settings.

With an emphasis on equity, innovation, and practical application, this 15-credit graduate-level certificate helps prepare educators to design, implement, and guide responsible AI practices across educational settings. It is also a strong option for those exploring new career paths or building credentials that can complement or stack with other graduate certificates or master’s level programs within the University of Maine System. Whether you want to enhance your current role or prepare for new opportunities, this certificate provides meaningful and versatile AI experience that applies across many industries.

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Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.

How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:

  • Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
  • Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
  • With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion*

*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.

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There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.

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AI in Education Graduate Certificate Program Offerings

This AI in Education Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeing to thoughtfully and ethically integrate AI into teaching, learning, and leadership in educational settings. The curriculum emphasizes inclusive and ethical usage, innovation, and practical application.

Explore Our Online AI in Education Graduate Certificate Program

The YourPace AI in Education Graduate Certificate is a flexible and fully online program created for professionals who want to become AI-literate and integrate technology into teaching, assessment, and curriculum design in ways that support equity and learning.

Through this competency-based program, you will gain graduate-level knowledge and practical strategies for evaluating AI tools, ensuring ethical and equitable use, and leading instructional innovation. You will explore topics such as AI and digital literacy, AI-supported data science, and AI-integrated instructional design. Whether you are seeking graduate-level credits, preparing for advancement, or expanding your AI skills for new opportunities, this program offers the flexibility and relevance you need to move forward in your career.

Powered by YourPace at UMPI, this format allows you to progress on your own schedule which makes it an ideal choice for working adults who are balancing career and family commitments. With 15 credits of focused coursework, the program equips you with AI skills that can be used immediately in your professional field.
This graduate certificate is a strong fit for

  • Educators and instructional leaders
  • Curriculum coordinators
  • Technology integration specialists
  • Career changers preparing for new opportunities
  • Anyone looking for an affordable online graduate certificate in AI from a top university

Take the next step in your career with one of the most affordable and flexible online graduate programs offered by colleges in the United States.

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Learn more about our affordable tuition

The YourPace AI in Education Graduate Certificate, a fully online program, offers an affordable flat tuition rate, ensuring you pay the same amount per session regardless of how many courses you complete. With no hidden fees or additional textbook costs, this flexible competency-based education program allows you to save more the faster you finish. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree or complete courses at your own pace, you’ll benefit from transparent pricing and a cost-effective learning experience.

Tuition breakdown:

$2,450 per session

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Requirements for the Graduate Certificate program offerings

We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their competency-based education Graduate certificate in Professhional Writing should have an undergraduate degree and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.

Admission Requirements:

No Application Fee

Minimum 3.0 GPA

We’ve streamlined the admission process so it’s easy for you to get started. Here is the information you need to apply:

Admission Requirements (Graduate)

  1. The University requirement for admission to any master’s degree program is the demonstration of the completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. Matriculation into the program will be granted upon receipt of their officially conferred degree. Once matriculated, students will be eligible to enroll in classes.
  2. Applicants must submit an official transcript from the college or university from which their bachelor’s degree or equivalency was granted, excluding the University of Maine System (UMS) campuses. (UMS transcripts are accessible to UMPI.)
  3. Official transcripts from any institution from which you have earned graduate credit are required for credit transfer evaluation. A maximum of six credits can be applied to graduate programs. Graduate-level credit may be evaluated provided the credits were earned from a regionally accredited U.S. university or a comparable international university.
  4. Official transcripts must be sent by the institution directly to edocs@maine.edu or an institution-approved transcript service (Parchment and the National Student Clearing House).
  5. Applicants whose GPAs are less than 3.0 are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) should reflect the applicant’s ability to write at the graduate level, with attention to appropriate grammar, spelling, form, and structure in preparing the statement. Applicants are asked to respond to the following:
    • Explain how you will ensure your academic success in this graduate program and overcome challenges you may have experienced with your undergraduate program of studies.

International students are eligible to apply and enroll; however, an I-20 will NOT be provided as this is a fully online degree program. In addition to the standard admissions requirements, international students must also meet the additional requirements specific to international applicants.

Specific Requirements for International Students

Students from around the world are eligible and welcome to apply. Please note that additional requirements related to English Proficiency and international transcripts may be applicable. For full International Students YourPace Admissions requirments, please use the button below.

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YourPace AI in Education Graduate Certificate Courses

The YourPace AI in Education Graduate Certificate Program is designed to provide you with the AI skills needed to excel in today’s professional landscape. Select the tab below to explore the certificate option that matches your goals and begin building a strong foundation for future success.

Program Requirements – 15 Credit Hours


AI is already changing how we teach, learn, and make decisions—but not always in ways that are fair or transparent. This course equips participants to critically examine the ethical, legal, and equity-related dimensions of AI and related digital tools. Through real-world case analysis and reflective practice, learners will explore how AI can support differentiated instruction, promote or undermine inclusion, and influence teaching and learning.

This course is designed for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices through thoughtful and responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Grounded in the needs of teachers and learners, the course emphasizes how AI can serve as a tool to support instructional planning, foster personalized and deeper learning, and strengthen connections within the classroom. Educators will engage in critical reflection on ethical use, equity, and learner-centered design. Through case studies, guided exploration, and a culminating design challenge, participants will build practical strategies and the professional confidence to use AI in ways that align with their goals and values as educators.

This course introduces educators to the fundamentals of data science using accessible, coding-free tools. Participants will learn to collect, organize, and analyze data using spreadsheets and generative AI to support data-informed decision-making. Emphasis is placed on designing statistical questions, summarizing and visualizing data, and interpreting results to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Through practical activities, educators will explore ethical considerations in AI-assisted data use and develop responsible practices for their own professional contexts. The course equips participants with practical strategies to integrate AI- supported data analysis into a variety of educational settings to personalize learning and expand opportunities for all learners to succeed.

The aim of this course is to empower educators to lead instructional innovation by strategically integrating AI into learning design. Participants will explore how AI can support curriculum development, adaptive learning, and instructional planning at both the course and program levels. Emphasis is placed on leadership in design—collaborating with stakeholders, guiding teams, and influencing institutional practices that align with equity-centered and learner-driven values. Through case studies, simulations, and design challenges, participants will create AI- supported learning experiences that are scalable, engaging, and pedagogically sound. This course supports professional growth and leadership by preparing participants to mentor others in responsible AI implementation.

This course explores how artificial intelligence is transforming writing practices, pedagogies, and professional contexts. Using Gemini as the primary AI writing tool, students will develop foundational AI literacy, examine ethical implications, design learning experiences that integrate AI responsibly, and reflect on their professional growth as educators. Through practical applications and reflective analysis, students will build competencies to navigate and leverage AI writing technologies while maintaining pedagogical integrity and promoting equitable access.

How is generative AI reshaping how we think, create, teach, and understand what it means to be human? This interdisciplinary course invites educators to explore artificial intelligence not only as a tool, but as a cultural and cognitive force—one that touches everything from authorship to sustainability, memory to creativity, education to equity.

Through four thematic modules, students will analyze AI in historical context, evaluate its ethical dimensions, engage with its environmental and artistic impacts, and design inclusive, imaginative learning experiences. Along the way, they’ll draw on insights from fields such as media studies, cognitive science, the arts, disability studies, literary theory, and global cultural traditions. Assignments balance conceptual inquiry with creative experimentation—inviting participants to curate, critique, and even make AI-inspired art. While no technical background is required, students will critically engage with AI tools and case studies relevant to their own teaching or professional settings. By the end of the course, educators will not only better understand AI—they will be prepared to help others think with it, through it, and about it, in ways that are ethically responsible, pedagogically meaningful, and culturally rich.

This course provides language educators with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into their teaching practices. Participants will explore how AI can enhance all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), personalize learning experiences, and foster greater student engagement and autonomy in language acquisition. Emphasis will be placed on critically evaluating AI tools, understanding their ethical implications, and developing robust pedagogical strategies for responsible and effective AI integration in diverse language learning contexts.

YourPace Partnership Program

This University of Maine at Farmington certificate is powered by YourPace at UMPI. This innovative YourPace partnership program provides adult learners with an incredibly flexible, accessible, and affordable pathway to degree completion and career advancement. UMPI is the first public university in New England to offer accredited CBE degrees and is the only campus in the University of Maine System approved by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) to deliver CBE programming.

NECHE

The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Farmington are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

University of Maine System

UMPI and UMF are respected members of the University of Maine System.

C-BEN

UMPI is proud to be a member institution in the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN).

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We’re so excited that you’re considering this University of Maine at Farmington certificate, powered by YourPace at UMPI! No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!

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For help with any questions you have:

Email us at umpi-yourpace@maine.edu

Or call (207) 768-9433