
Ed3 Artificial Intelligence Courses
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), in partnership with Ed3, is proud to offer innovative professional learning opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for educators and professionals. Courses are self-paced and fully online.
At Ed3, AI is most impactful when paired with research-based, student-centered teaching practices. Rather than focusing solely on technology, Ed3’s courses empower educators to integrate AI confidently, ethically, and effectively through pedagogically sound approaches that enhance learning, engagement, and outcomes.
As a nonprofit organization, Ed3 is driven by a bold mission: to upskill one million educators in emerging technologies through research-based pedagogies. Their programs are designed to help educators navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape while maintaining a strong focus on teaching excellence, critical thinking, and meaningful student learning experiences.
Through this partnership, UIS and Ed3 provide accessible, practical, and forward thinking AI education that equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in an AI-enabled future. Whether exploring foundational AI concepts, instructional applications, or strategies for responsible implementation, learners will gain actionable tools they can immediately apply in their educational and professional environments.
Interested in a microcredential in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? The following paths will lead to a course completion badges and microcredential completion certificate after the required courses are taken.
| Microcredential | required COURSE | COURSE Choose one |
|---|---|---|
| AI for Classroom Culture | Restorative Practices for Classroom Management & Artificial Intelligence | Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Artificial Intelligence or Universal Design for Learning & Artificial Intelligence (Coming Soon) |
| AI for Inclusive Classrooms | Neurodivergent Learners & Artificial Intelligence | Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Artificial Intelligence or Restorative Practices for Classroom Management & Artificial Intelligence or Universal Design for Learning & Artificial Intelligence (Coming Soon) |
| AI for Instructional Innovation | Project Based Learning & Artificial Intelligence | Universal Design for Learning & Artificial Intelligence or Design Thinking & Artificial Intelligence |
| AI for STEM Innovation (Coming Soon) | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) & Artificial Intelligence | Project Based Learning & Artificial Intelligence or Design Thinking & Artificial Intelligence or Universal Design for Learning & Artificial Intelligence |