Western Kentucky University launches one-year online AI and Educational Technology graduate certificate

WKU launches online graduate certificate in AI and Educational Technology

Artificial Intelligence is moving into classrooms, lecture halls, and training rooms. To help educators lead that shift, Western Kentucky University is offering a new graduate certificate in AI and Educational Technology.

The program is delivered online, includes five required courses, and can be completed in one year. Built by the College of Education and Behavioral Science, it targets educators who want to move into leadership roles across K-12, higher education, educational technology, and training and development.

Program at a glance

• Format: 100% online
• Length: One year
• Courses: Five required classes
• Focus: Practical AI use in teaching, learning, and training contexts
• Institution: Western Kentucky University

Who will benefit

• K-12 teachers and district leaders building AI-informed curriculum and policy
• Higher-ed faculty and staff improving instruction and student support with AI tools
• Instructional designers and edtech professionals standardizing AI-enabled workflows
• Training and development teams aiming to scale content, assessment, and feedback

Why it matters for your career

• Structured learning that signals readiness to lead AI initiatives in your institution
• Credibility for committees and task forces focused on AI policy, ethics, and adoption
• Practical frameworks for evaluating tools, improving pedagogy, and saving time

Questions to ask before you apply

• Admissions: Are there prerequisites, and do credits stack into a master's?
• Curriculum depth: Does it address ethics, data privacy, bias, and academic integrity?
• Practice: Will you complete projects that apply AI to real courses or training needs?
• Support: What mentoring, office hours, and career resources are available?
• Impact: How will the certificate help you lead change in your school, college, or organization?

Next steps

If you're planning to lead AI use in your department or district, explore the program details, deadlines, and tuition on the official WKU site.

Comparing options? See more AI-focused certifications for educators and L&D professionals at Complete AI Training.