AI Teaching Leadership: Level 2 – Strategy

Quick Summary

Strategy – the second course in the AI Teaching Leadership Certification – is for faculty leaders ready to move beyond their classroom, anticipate AI’s next moves, and strategically guide their department and institution through uncertainty and change.

Course Description

In the age of rapid AI acceleration, the best leaders don’t just react—they anticipate. This course provides the tools to become a foresight leader, capable of scanning the horizon and shaping what happens next on your campus. You will move from personal innovation to institutional transformation by learning to build coalitions, align initiatives with strategic priorities, and translate your AI work into playbooks others can adopt.

This certification focuses on the core practices of strategic foresight , policy and governance innovation , scaling change , and strategic storytelling. The program culminates in an actionable capstone that becomes your signature artifact for advancing meaningful change at your institution.

You’ll Learn To:

• Apply strategic foresight to identify emerging AI trends and their campus implications.
• Design and draft effective, faculty-driven AI use policies and governance models.
• Create a strategic plan to scale your AI teaching innovations beyond your own classroom.
• Craft compelling narratives and thought leadership pieces to influence the campus conversation on AI.

Who This Is For

This certification is designed for experienced faculty leaders, committee chairs, and administrators who:

• Have a strong foundation in teaching with AI and supporting others.
• Are positioned to influence departmental or institutional policy and strategy.
• Want to shift from being a practitioner to a proactive leader shaping the future of AI in education.

Course at a Glance

• Credential Awarded: Certified AI Teaching Strategy Leader
• Capstone Project: AI Strategy Leadership in Action Plan (e.g., Institutional Memo, Leadership Briefing Deck, or Public-Facing Article).
• Delivery Format: Fully asynchronous or cohort-based, self-paced.
• Framework Alignment: Focuses on leadership-level application of the TEACH and FAFI frameworks, particularly in Curriculum Innovation, Ethical & Legal Awareness, and Strategic Integration.

Module Outline

• Module 1: Strategic Foresight for Faculty Leaders
• Module 2: Policy Innovation & Governance
• Module 3: Building Coalitions & Scaling Innovation
• Module 4: Strategic Storytelling & Thought Leadership
• Capstone Module: AI Strategy Leadership in Action