Do you ever feel like your best AI work is scattered across too many tabs, tools, and half-finished prompts? This course brings the most useful Generative Artificial Intelligence tools together in one practical learning experience designed for educators. You will learn how to organize your AI workflow, write stronger prompts, personalize tools for your role, collaborate with colleagues, research with citations, protect sensitive information, think through complex instructional decisions, and even build small classroom-ready tools with AI.
Earn 17 CPE hours through videos and hands-on learning that move you from AI beginner to confident builder of professional resources. Along the way, you will have the chance to earn an individual certificate for each module:
- BoodleBox Unlimited
- ChatGPT
- Claude AI
- Gemini and NotebookLM
- Perplexity
- Running Local AI
- Vibe Coding
When you complete all seven modules, you receive the AI Essentials for Educators certificate and digital badge.
Learn with TCEA?
- Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
- We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
- We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.
Self-Paced Online Course
AI Essentials for Educators is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.




