Your Pathway to AI Fluency and Leadership
Navigate AI offers two distinct certification tracks designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. Whether you’re building foundational skills for your own classroom or preparing to lead institutional change, our framework-grounded programs provide a clear path to success.
Chose your track
Which Track is For You?
Teaching with AI Certification (FAST Track)
Foundations - Application - Strategy - Tools
For faculty who want to confidently and effectively teach with AI.
The FAST Track is a series of three stackable courses that guide you from foundational awareness to advanced pedagogical innovation. This is our core offering, designed to equip any educator with the skills, confidence, and credentials to thrive in the modern classroom. Completion of Level 2 earns you the formal “Certified to Teach with AI” credential.
This track is for you if you want to:
Build your personal fluency with AI tools.
Redesign your assignments to be more engaging and AI-resilient.
Craft clear, ethical AI policies for your students.
Explore inclusive and innovative teaching strategies.
Completion of Level 2 earns you the formal "Certified to Teach with AI" credential.
AI Teaching Leadership Certification (LEAD Series)
Lead - Empower - Advocate - Design
For experienced faculty and administrators who want to lead AI initiatives.
The LEAD Series is an advanced, three-part certification for graduates of the FAST Track and other experienced leaders. This track moves beyond individual practice to focus on systemic change: mentoring peers, shaping institutional strategy, and contributing to the national conversation on AI in education.
This track is for you if you want to:
Mentor your colleagues and facilitate faculty workshops.
Lead departmental or campus-wide AI strategy.
Conduct curriculum mapping and drive institutional change.
Publish, present, and become a thought leader in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start with the LEAD Series?
Not yet. The LEAD Series is designed for experienced faculty and FAST Track graduates who already have a solid foundation in teaching with AI. We recommend completing Levels 1 and 2 of the FAST Track before beginning the LEAD Series.
Do I need prior AI experience to take the FAST Track?
No. The FAST Track is built for educators at all levels of AI fluency. Level 1: Ignite is designed to meet you where you are and help you build a confident foundation—no prior technical experience required.
How long do the certifications take?
Each course in the FAST and LEAD tracks is designed to be completed in 6–8 hours, fully asynchronous and self-paced. Most faculty complete a full certification (2–3 levels) in 3–6 weeks.
Grounded in Research, Focused on Practice
All Navigate AI certifications are built on our proprietary ecosystem of frameworks, including TEACH, META, FAFI, and SCALE. This ensures your learning is not based on fleeting tech trends, but on durable, research-informed pedagogical principles.