The Market is Changing: Academia Must Evolve
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping every industry - and redefining what it means to be workforce-ready. While your academic programs prepare students to be job-ready, employers now expect graduates to be AI-Ready too. According to McKinsey, up to 800 million jobs may be displaced globally by 2030, while demand for AI-literate professionals is growing across every field. Students - and faculty - need practical, real-world skills that complement formal education.
That’s where AI CERTs comes in.
As an Authorized Academic Partner (AAP), your institution can offer role-based, vendor-neutral AI micro-credentials that integrate seamlessly into your existing curriculum - helping you prepare learners for the evolving world of work.
Why Become an Authorized Academic Partner (AAP)?
The AI CERTs AAP Program is designed for academic institutions seeking to modernize learning, boost student outcomes, and lead the future of education.
Here’s why forward-thinking schools, colleges and universities are joining the AAP network:
- Enhance Graduate Readiness: Equip students with practical AI skills that go beyond the classroom – making them more competitive in today’s job market.
- Upskill Faculty & Instructional Staff: Offer professional development opportunities like AI+ Educator™ to help faculty stay ahead of emerging technology trends.
- Differentiate Your Institution: Position your school as a leader in innovation, workforce alignment, and digital transformation.
- Flexible Integration Models: Offer AI micro-credentials as non-credit programs, co-curricular add-ons, or embedded within existing courses.
- Low Lift, High Value: We provide the content, delivery platform, and enablement materials – so you can focus on learning impact.
What Your Students and Faculty Receive
AI CERTs offers a robust catalog of role-based micro-credentials tailored to real-world career paths:
- AI+ Student™ — For learners across all majors
- AI+ Educator™ — For faculty, trainers, and instructional designers
- AI+ Executive™ — For administrators and institutional leaders
- AI+ Developer™ — For computer science and data-focused programs
- AI+ Essentials™ — For non-technical students and professionals
Each micro-credential includes:
- Flexible, multimodal content (video, audio, eBook, podcast, AI Mentor)
- Online proctored micro-credential exam
- One-year access with ongoing updates
- Available in self-paced or instructor-led formats
Built to ANSI ISO 17024:2012 standards, our programs are designed to validate not just learning — but real-world skill application.
Benefits for Your Institution
As an Authorized Academic Partner (AAP), your institution gains access to a high-impact, low-lift way to deliver workforce-relevant outcomes and AI literacy at scale:
Curriculum Mapping Support
We’ll help align our AI micro-credentials with your academic programs, learning outcomes, and student pathways.
Faculty Enablement Resources
Access training guides, LMS-compatible materials, and support for in-class or online facilitation.
Flexible Business Models
Choose the model that fits your institution - including referral-based, site licensing, or student-pay options.
Global Partner Recognition
Join a growing network of academic institutions committed to preparing AI-Ready graduates across disciplines.
Ongoing Program Support
From onboarding to promotional assets to progress reporting, our team is with you every step of the way.
Becoming an Authorized Academic Partner (AAP) is quick, collaborative, and supported every step of the way:
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Apply Online
Complete the short Academic Partner Interest Form to get started.
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Meet Our Team
We'll schedule a call to explore your academic priorities and partnership fit.
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Get Onboarded
Receive your AAP Welcome Kit — including curriculum guides, faculty tools, and rollout resources.
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Launch & Empower
Start offering micro-credentials to students and faculty in a format that works for you.
Ready to Help Your Students Become AI-Ready?
We make it easy to take the next step. Choose the option that works best for your institution:
Questions?
Whether you're exploring a pilot, launching faculty development, or scaling across departments — we’re here to support your success.
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