Courses
Courses
A Graduate Certificate in AI in Education prepares educators and learning professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how students learn, how teachers teach and how institutions assess success. The curriculum is grounded in research-based professional competencies, with instructional theory applied directly to real-world contexts. You’ll gain practical skills in instructional design, learner analysis and technology integration that can be applied to many relevant roles across the education spectrum.
EDCI 55201 – AI Integration in Education
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and utilize Generative AI in education. Students will acquire fundamental coding skills and develop technical expertise in using and comprehending AI. By engaging in hands-on activities and analyzing real-world case studies, students will design and create their own AI applications using Google Teachable Machine to solve a specific problem of their choosing. Additionally, the course will examine ethical issues related to AI/GenAI, allowing students to establish guidelines for the meaningful integration of AI/GenAI in teaching and learning.
Total Credits: 3
EDCI 55202 – AI In STEM Inquiry
This course is designed to provide opportunities for STEM educators to develop understanding of teaching and learning with AI Applications. Central to this work is the construction of models of learners’ understanding of AI as an “assistant” and of the user as the analyst of the assistant’s products. Students will develop models of learner’s understandings of different facets of AI applications and then use those models and their emerging understanding of curriculum in the disciplines to explore challenges in teaching and learning with AI. Discussions will center on how teachers and students can engage to support the emergence of powerful strategies and mental structures that can be applied to generate new understandings in interaction with STEM disciplines.
Total Credits: 3
EDPS 65800 – Computerized Adaptive Testing
This course was developed to strengthen students’ competencies in AI and Generative AI from a measurement perspective. Personalized measurement is a critical component of AI applications in education. The core learning materials for this course, including readings are current and drawn from reputable textbooks and high-impact academic journals. Assessments challenge students to critically evaluate scholarly articles and multimedia resources, such as educational presentations on YouTube. In addition, students will explore the impact of Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) on teaching and learning and assess the design and logic behind CAT item selection algorithms.
Total Credits: 3
Careers
Explore Versatile Career Applications for AI in Education
With Purdue University’s online AI in Education Graduate Certificate, you can develop new assessment strategies, build AI applications and adaptive testing protocols, and responsibly lead new initiatives in the education, training and assessment industry.
For example, Lightcast™ (2026) reports that Training Specialists, Educators and Instructional Designers had median earnings of $74,800 between January – December 2025. The skills earned in this certificate can also enhance corporate trainer, learning consultant, professor, lecturer, and training coordinator roles.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions decisions are based on individual experience and the applicant’s fit with the program.
Below are the materials required for this application. Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about the requirements below.
- Resume
- Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended, including evidence of an awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- A nonrefundable application fee is required in order for the application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
The English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars has been waived for this online program.
Graduate Application Steps
- Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
- Select the following options for the AI in Education Graduate Certificate program:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select a degree objective: AI in Education Graduate Certificate
- Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Test Scores are optional.
- Upload required materials.
- Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application. The application must be fully submitted and the application fee paid in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
- Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Studies indicating that your application is complete and will be submitted for review.
| Semester | Priority Application Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Spring | December 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
| Fall | August 1 |
*Applications submitted after the priority deadline will still be considered.
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Cost
Program Costs
| Tuition* | Indiana Resident | Non-Indiana Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $450 | $675 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | 9 |
| Estimated Tuition Costs** | $4,050 | $6,075 |
Additional Information
*The program is billed per credit hour; depending on the number of credit hours will determine your per semester cost. Total Estimated Tuition Cost is based on the total required credit hours. Tuition costs are subject to increase based on approval by the Purdue University Trustees.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included
*Faculty and staff fee remissions are not valid with this program.
**The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Licensure
Licensure Information
This program does not lead to nor result in an educator license within or outside the State of Indiana. For licensure inquiries contact the College of Education, Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL).
program FACULTY
Learn From the Experts
The full-time College of Education faculty at Purdue West Lafayette are internationally recognized leaders for their contributions to instructional design and learning technology research. They publish in top journals, present at global conferences, and shape the field through innovation and scholarship.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes! Nearly all students complete the program while working full time. The academic experience varies by student; however, we generally recommend that students plan to spend approximately 15 hours per week for each 3-credit course.
Purdue University’s online programs are just as rigorous and challenging as their on-campus counterparts. The main difference is the online format, which allows you the convenience to earn this certificate from anywhere in the world without temporarily relocating to complete a residential program
Coursework for this certificate is asynchronous, meaning that there are not specific times that you need to be in the course. However, interaction with your instructor and peers is a major component of our classes. As an online student at Purdue University, you’ll log into a virtual online classroom interface that includes areas for assignments, discussions, and more. Just like in a traditional classroom, you’ll complete coursework and interact with your instructor and classmates, but it will all be online. You can access and work on your coursework at any time—you just need to complete your assignments according to the schedule posted by your professor.
As an online student, you will have access to a multitude of support resources when you need help or guidance, starting with new student orientation to familiarize yourself with the online learning environment. Other services include a designated student services coordinator, help desk for technical issues, and more.
No, graduate certificates at Purdue DO NOT qualify for financial aid.
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