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Professional Certificate in Educational Technologies (Practical AI for Teachers)

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Explore how to integrate digital technologies and generative AI into your teaching practice using evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive design and ethical approaches. This online course equips you with the skills to critically evaluate and apply educational technologies to improve teaching, learning and assessment. With a strong focus on real-world classroom use, you’ll explore practical strategies for lesson planning, student engagement and effective workload management. Guided by our expert educator, you’ll also develop confidence in leading professional learning and preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving digital world.

50 dedicated scholarships on offer - funded by the Australian Government's Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education.

The scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early - spots are filling fast.

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Key information

Sessions

March 2, 2026

Fees

FREE (scholarships available). Valued at over $5,700

Time commitment

35 weeks (approximately 320 hours in total and usually less than 10 hours per week). Progress with manageable fractional part-time load (25 per cent of full time). The schedule has been designed to fit around your existing teaching workload.

Delivery

100% per cent online, with live webinars and interactive tutorials.

Course credit

Credit points: 16

Entry requirements

To join this microcredential, you’ll need to provide evidence of teacher accreditation, along with Principal endorsement.

You will also need easy access to a computer and the internet, basic computer literacy skills and proficiency in English.

Who this course is for

Australian primary or secondary teachers and/or school executives.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to:

  • evaluate the value of AI and educational technologies for learning and teaching
  • design lessons and programs using evidence-based approaches to technology use
  • identify opportunities, risks and ethical dilemmas related to AI in education
  • implement practical strategies to improve student engagement
  • explore the future of educational technologies and their role in schools and society.

Part 1

Module 1: Digital Inclusion and the Changing Role of Teachers

Module 2: Pedagogies, Frameworks and Policy Foundations

Module 3: Designing Inclusive Learning with AI

Module 4: Creating and Evaluating Digital Artefacts

Part 2

Module 5: Ethical, Safe and Equitable Use of AI

Module 6: Cultural and Social Impacts of EdTech

Module 7: Leadership for Digital Inclusion

Module 8: Futures Thinking in Digital Education

Course outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you'll get:

  • a digital microcredential badge
  • the skills to design and deliver inclusive, student-centred learning experiences using contemporary digital tools, including generative AI, across both online and face-to-face environments
  • the ability to apply pedagogical theories, research evidence and frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to guide effective and equitable teaching practices
  • the confidence to create curriculum-aligned lessons and programs that use digital technologies and generative AI to enhance access and learning for all students
  • experience in designing and evaluating digital learning artefacts that demonstrate purposeful and inclusive use of technology in K–12 education
  • a strong understanding of the safe, ethical and equitable use of digital technologies, with consideration for legal, social and policy implications across the school community
  • the capacity to critically assess emerging technologies and AI in education, identifying their potential benefits and the challenges they pose to teachers and learners
  • two subject credits (16pts) into the Graduate Certificate in Education or the Master of Education.

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