Instructure Certified AI Strategist FAQs
The ICAIS courses are connected and designed to help support your success. We'll strengthen your AI use and amplify practices that are aligned to your organization's outcomes and needs. Throughout the courses you will strengthen your understanding of AI literacy and policy, recognize effective uses of AI to support teaching and learning, and support productive student use of AI at your organization.
What will I learn?
How is the course structured?
Upcoming Start Dates
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have participants said about it?
May 12, 2026
August 4, 2026
How can I enroll?
September 15, 2026
Frequently asked about ICAIS: what will I learn?
Instructure Certified AI Strategist (ICAIS) is made up of three courses. The program is designed as a progression, and each course builds on the last. More about the courses is below - click each image to see a short description.
Utilize AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Build AI Literacy and Governance in Education
Expand Digital Citizenship to an AI World
How is this program different?
How are courses structured?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: how are the courses structured?
The ICAIS program is deeply tied to pedegogy and technology best practices. Participants engage in project based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!
- Courses are asynchronous with due dates.
- Courses are facilitated by an Instructure employee who has also been through the program
- Each course runs for six weeks.
- There are five weeks of content. The extra week built in at the end of the course are for final project completion and flexibility.
- All of the Modules follow a consistent methodology, which we'll introduce you to in the program.
- Weekly Modules include interactive Pages, reflective Discussion questions, and application Assignments.
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: what is the time commitment?
Courses are designed to be completed in six weeks. Courses begin every six weeks throughout the year. See more below!
- Since there are 3 courses, and each course runs for 6 weeks, it will take a participant a total of 18 weeks to become an Instructure Certified AI Strategist.
- We estimate each course takes 20 hours to complete.
- Although there are due dates, they are flexible. They are meant to serve as guideposts throughout the six weeks.
- We understand that life happens, and our facilitators are available for questions and concerns
- We work with participants who need extensions or who need to pause their enrollments.
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time commitment?
How can I enroll?
What will I learn?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: how is this program different?
Participants engage in project-based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!
Project-based, not seat time (or tests)
Cohort-based community of learners
Engaging facilitators
Badges and Micro-credentials
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
How are courses structured?
What is the time committment?
When do the courses start?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: when do the courses start?
Click the Upcoming Cohorts button below to see Cohort start dates and projected finish dates!
Upcoming Cohorts
How are courses structured?
When do the courses start?
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
How can I enroll?
What will I learn?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: what have participants said about it?
The quotes below are from ICAIS participants from the program. Check out what they had to say!
coming soon
I felt consistently challenged when it came to understanding new concepts and completing assignments. Being able to see and comment on other student's work and questions helped deepen my understanding of the material as well.
The course has some great resources I'll be using in the future to enhance PD for our teachers!
The course also worked as a great motivator – a real “push” to keep going. That’s why I would recommend it to others as well.
How are courses structured?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
How is this program different?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: how can I enroll?
We currently have two ways to enroll. The invoice option allows participants to purchse the entire program to participate asynchronously. We also will be offering this program live in July during the Pre-conference at InstructureCon.
ICAIS - asynchronous option
Live option - InstructureCon
The three courses in the Instructure Certified AI Strategist program will be offered live during the Pre-conference at InstructureCon in Louisvile, Ky on Tuesday, July 21. Pre-conference sessions are an additional fee. Learn more about this option below!
- Convenience of paying on an invoice.
- Can purchase any number of programs.
- Discounts available for bulk purchases.
- For info, contact us at cce@instructure.com, contact your CSM/Sales team, or fill out the form below!
Pre-conference 2026.
ICAIS interest form.
How are courses structured?
What have folks said about it?
When do the courses start?
How is this program different?
What is the time committment?
How can I enroll?
What will I learn?
Expand Digital Citizenship to an AI World
This course will explore the ways Canvas can support the three aspects of Digital Citizenship for Limitless Learning through an AI lens: equitable access to technology, safe and ethical computing, and global communication.
Utilize AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Experience the transformative potential of AI! Explore how artificial intelligence can be seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning to elevate both student engagement and instructional effectiveness. Get hands-on with tools that support personalized learning and elevate student engagement. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or edtech enthusiast, this course will equip you with practical strategies to leverage AI for a more dynamic, efficient, and impactful educational experience.
No Seat Time or Tests
Upmost in our minds when creating the Certified Programs was - how will participants be able to apply this content? The application in our participants' learning environments is key -- all of the assessment pieces in Instructure Certified AI Strategist ask participants to create something they will use. There is no seat-time requirement, and there are no tests.
Community of Learners
We value and leverage the relationships made among the peers as they progress through the course. The Discussions in the course are an integral part of the learning, and provide participants the opportunity to see how others are applying their knowledge, as well as giving them the opportunity to ask questions and learn from one another.
Build AI Literacy and Governance in Education
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transitions from a futuristic concept to a fundamental reality, organizational leaders must move beyond reactive policies and toward proactive strategy. This four-week, action-oriented course guides participants through the evolution of AI, the frameworks of AI literacy, and the complexities of policy development and ethical implementation. By analyzing the current state of AI at your own organization and using research-backed diagnostic tools, you will identify critical gaps in your organization’s AI maturity. By the end of this course, you'll develop a strategic AI action plan, providing a roadmap for policy, infrastructure, and stakeholder support at your institution.
Facilitated Courses
A critical piece of the courses is the facilitator for communication, engagement, and feedback. All of the ICAIS facilitators are educators and Instructure employees who have been through the ICAIS program. They represent educators in K12 and HE from all over the United States.
Micro-credentials
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn the Instructure Certified AI Strategist micro-credential. We issue this through Parchment Digital Badges. Each participant who successfully completes the program will receive both a digital badge as evidence, as well as a certificate that indicates they are a Instructure Certified AI Strategist.
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Instructure Certified AI Strategist FAQs
The ICAIS courses are connected and designed to help support your success. We'll strengthen your AI use and amplify practices that are aligned to your organization's outcomes and needs. Throughout the courses you will strengthen your understanding of AI literacy and policy, recognize effective uses of AI to support teaching and learning, and support productive student use of AI at your organization.
What will I learn?
How is the course structured?
Upcoming Start Dates
What is the time commitment?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have participants said about it?
May 12, 2026
August 4, 2026
How can I enroll?
September 15, 2026
Frequently asked about ICAIS: what will I learn?
Instructure Certified AI Strategist (ICAIS) is made up of three courses. The program is designed as a progression, and each course builds on the last. More about the courses is below - click each image to see a short description.
Utilize AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Build AI Literacy and Governance in Education
Expand Digital Citizenship to an AI World
How is this program different?
How are courses structured?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: how are the courses structured?
The ICAIS program is deeply tied to pedegogy and technology best practices. Participants engage in project based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: what is the time commitment?
Courses are designed to be completed in six weeks. Courses begin every six weeks throughout the year. See more below!
How are courses structured?
How is this program different?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time commitment?
How can I enroll?
What will I learn?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: how is this program different?
Participants engage in project-based work that they can put to use in their learning environments right away. Click on the items below to learn more about what makes us different!
Project-based, not seat time (or tests)
Cohort-based community of learners
Engaging facilitators
Badges and Micro-credentials
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
How are courses structured?
What is the time committment?
When do the courses start?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: when do the courses start?
Click the Upcoming Cohorts button below to see Cohort start dates and projected finish dates!
Upcoming Cohorts
How are courses structured?
When do the courses start?
How is this program different?
What have folks said about it?
What is the time committment?
How can I enroll?
What will I learn?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: what have participants said about it?
The quotes below are from ICAIS participants from the program. Check out what they had to say!
coming soon
I felt consistently challenged when it came to understanding new concepts and completing assignments. Being able to see and comment on other student's work and questions helped deepen my understanding of the material as well.
The course has some great resources I'll be using in the future to enhance PD for our teachers!
The course also worked as a great motivator – a real “push” to keep going. That’s why I would recommend it to others as well.
How are courses structured?
When do the courses start?
What have folks said about it?
How is this program different?
What is the time committment?
What will I learn?
How can I enroll?
Frequently asked about ICAIS: how can I enroll?
We currently have two ways to enroll. The invoice option allows participants to purchse the entire program to participate asynchronously. We also will be offering this program live in July during the Pre-conference at InstructureCon.
ICAIS - asynchronous option
Live option - InstructureCon
The three courses in the Instructure Certified AI Strategist program will be offered live during the Pre-conference at InstructureCon in Louisvile, Ky on Tuesday, July 21. Pre-conference sessions are an additional fee. Learn more about this option below!
Pre-conference 2026.
ICAIS interest form.
How are courses structured?
What have folks said about it?
When do the courses start?
How is this program different?
What is the time committment?
How can I enroll?
What will I learn?
Expand Digital Citizenship to an AI World
This course will explore the ways Canvas can support the three aspects of Digital Citizenship for Limitless Learning through an AI lens: equitable access to technology, safe and ethical computing, and global communication.
Utilize AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Experience the transformative potential of AI! Explore how artificial intelligence can be seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning to elevate both student engagement and instructional effectiveness. Get hands-on with tools that support personalized learning and elevate student engagement. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or edtech enthusiast, this course will equip you with practical strategies to leverage AI for a more dynamic, efficient, and impactful educational experience.
No Seat Time or Tests
Upmost in our minds when creating the Certified Programs was - how will participants be able to apply this content? The application in our participants' learning environments is key -- all of the assessment pieces in Instructure Certified AI Strategist ask participants to create something they will use. There is no seat-time requirement, and there are no tests.
Community of Learners
We value and leverage the relationships made among the peers as they progress through the course. The Discussions in the course are an integral part of the learning, and provide participants the opportunity to see how others are applying their knowledge, as well as giving them the opportunity to ask questions and learn from one another.
Build AI Literacy and Governance in Education
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transitions from a futuristic concept to a fundamental reality, organizational leaders must move beyond reactive policies and toward proactive strategy. This four-week, action-oriented course guides participants through the evolution of AI, the frameworks of AI literacy, and the complexities of policy development and ethical implementation. By analyzing the current state of AI at your own organization and using research-backed diagnostic tools, you will identify critical gaps in your organization’s AI maturity. By the end of this course, you'll develop a strategic AI action plan, providing a roadmap for policy, infrastructure, and stakeholder support at your institution.
Facilitated Courses
A critical piece of the courses is the facilitator for communication, engagement, and feedback. All of the ICAIS facilitators are educators and Instructure employees who have been through the ICAIS program. They represent educators in K12 and HE from all over the United States.
Micro-credentials
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn the Instructure Certified AI Strategist micro-credential. We issue this through Parchment Digital Badges. Each participant who successfully completes the program will receive both a digital badge as evidence, as well as a certificate that indicates they are a Instructure Certified AI Strategist.