Teach smarter with AI
Write better prompts and use AI to plan lessons, adapt materials and draft feedback, while you stay in charge of the thinking.
Online course · Teaching · 13-hour certificate of completion
AI in Schools
Use AI to save time, not to cut corners. A practical, self-paced course for teachers and school leaders. Understand what AI can and cannot do, use it to plan, give feedback and reduce workload, protect students and data, and lead a clear whole-school approach. 18 lessons, a practical task in every lesson and a 13-hour certificate. Includes free access to the Northbeam Leaders’ Circle community.
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What you will gain
By the end of the course
Lead with less admin
Use AI to draft letters, summarise reports and organise information, and keep decisions about people firmly human.
Safe, ethical and fair
Protect student data, uphold academic integrity and make sure AI helps every student, not just some.
Who it is for
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if colleagues are already using AI and you want clear guidance, if you want to save time on planning and administration, or if your school needs an AI policy. No technical background is needed. You will finish with a one-page AI Action Plan for your class, team or school.
What you get
- 5 chapters of short lessons, at your own pace
- A certificate for 13 hours of professional development when you finish
- A Participant Workbook (your Leadership Journal) and a guide to the research behind each module, both to download
- Free access to the Leaders’ Circle, our online community for school leaders
- Watch on any device, whenever suits you
$75
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Curriculum
What you will learn
5 chapters · 19 lessons and activities
Chapter 1: Why AI Matters for Schools
- Welcome and How This Course Works
- What AI Is and What It Is Not
- Opportunities and Risks for Schools
Chapter 2: AI for Teaching and Learning
- Planning and Preparing With AI
- Feedback and Assessment With AI
- Teaching Students to Use AI Well
- Using AI to Support Inclusion and Students Learning in an Additional Language
Chapter 3: AI for Leaders and Administration
- Reducing Workload With AI
- Using AI With Data and Decisions
- Communicating About AI With Parents and Staff
Chapter 4: Safe, Ethical and Fair Use
- Protecting Students and Data
- Academic Integrity in an AI World
- Bias, Equity and Access
- Safeguarding and AI-Enabled Harm
Chapter 5: Leading AI Across Your School
- Writing an AI Policy
- Evaluating and Approving AI Tools
- Training and Supporting Staff
- Knowledge Check
- Your AI Action Plan and Certificate
Your course leader
Why I made this course
I’m Jacques Tredoux. I’ve worked in schools for more than twenty years, led schools in three countries and chaired international accreditation visiting teams. Too many good teachers are promoted into leadership and left to work it out alone. I built this course from real situations in real schools, so every lesson gives you something you can use on Monday.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How does the course work?
It is a self-paced online course on our learning platform. You can start straight away and work through the 5 chapters at a pace that suits you, on a laptop, tablet or phone.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you finish, you receive a certificate for 13 hours of professional development to add to your CPD record.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. Watch the trailer at the top of this page, or download our free sample lesson to see how a Northbeam lesson works.
Can I buy it for my team?
Yes. School licences give a group of staff the same course with one invoice and a certificate for each person. See our school licences page or contact us for a quote.
What if it is not right for me?
Email us within 14 days of buying and we will refund you in full.
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