2026 AI for Educators Online Course
5 December 2026 – 18 January 2027
The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia invites applications for the AI for Educators Online Course.
The AI for Educators Course is a self-paced online microcredential offered by the United Board through the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) Learning and Development Initiative (LDI). Designed specifically for faculty, the course will help you apply AI in your teaching, course design and everyday academic work. It will run from 5 December 2026 to 18 January 2027.
The United Board will cover the course fees for 20 participants from institutions in its network.
What You Will Learn
You will complete three short courses that progress from foundational concepts to the practical use of AI in the classroom and in academic administration:
Course 1 – Introduction to AI in Education
- Foundational AI concepts for educators
- The potential of AI in educational settings
Course 2 – AI-Enhanced Instructional Practice
- Integrating AI into your course design
- Using AI to support course delivery
- Enhancing student engagement with AI
Course 3 – AI for Administrative Efficiency
- Using AI tools to streamline grading
- Supporting communication with students and colleagues
- Reducing time spent on routine administrative tasks
Course Features
- 3 online, self-paced courses
- Approximately 2 hours per course (about 6 learning hours in total)
- Flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere
- 45 days to complete all three courses
- One live online onboarding session on 3 December 2026
- An official NJIT Verifiable Digital Badge and a United Board e-certificate upon successful completion
Who Should Apply?
This course is intended for faculty members from United Board network institutions who wish to begin using Artificial Intelligence in their teaching and learning. You are encouraged to apply if you:
- have little or no prior knowledge of AI and are looking for a practical and accessible starting point;
- are interested in integrating AI into your teaching and learning, including course design, classroom delivery, student engagement and administrative tasks;
- can commit to attending the onboarding session and completing all three courses within the 45-day course period; and
- have the endorsement of your institution’s leadership, confirming institutional support for your participation.
There is no limit on the number of faculty members an institution may endorse; institutions are welcome to put forward as many qualified applicants as they wish.
How to Apply
- Secure the endorsement of your institution head (or a senior institutional official, such as a Dean) before completing the online application form.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit a signed endorsement letter from your institution’s leadership together with your application.
The application period is 10 November – 30 November 2026. Selected applicants will receive an email confirming their enrollment before the course begins.
Modality
The course is fully online and self-paced. If selected, you will receive access instructions from NJIT by email and may work through the three courses at your own pace, provided you complete them within the 45-day course period (5 December 2026 – 18 January 2027).
To help you get started, the course includes one live onboarding session before the course begins:
Onboarding Session: Getting Started with AI for Educators
3 December 2026, 3:00–3:45 PM Hong Kong Time
This short session will welcome participants, introduce the three courses and the NJIT learning platform, and explain how to complete the course and earn the digital badge within 45 days.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will receive a verified NJIT digital badge and a United Board e-certificate, recognizing your achievement and demonstrated competency.
United Board Contact
If you have any questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact Mr. Christian Aung at caung@unitedboard.org.
2026 AI for Educators - Application Form
2026 AI for Educators Online Course
5 December 2026 – 18 January 2027
The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia invites applications for the AI for Educators Online Course.
The AI for Educators Course is a self-paced online microcredential offered by the United Board through the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) Learning and Development Initiative (LDI). Designed specifically for faculty, the course will help you apply AI in your teaching, course design and everyday academic work. It will run from 5 December 2026 to 18 January 2027.
The United Board will cover the course fees for 20 participants from institutions in its network.
What You Will Learn
You will complete three short courses that progress from foundational concepts to the practical use of AI in the classroom and in academic administration:
Course 1 – Introduction to AI in Education
- Foundational AI concepts for educators
- The potential of AI in educational settings
Course 2 – AI-Enhanced Instructional Practice
- Integrating AI into your course design
- Using AI to support course delivery
- Enhancing student engagement with AI
Course 3 – AI for Administrative Efficiency
- Using AI tools to streamline grading
- Supporting communication with students and colleagues
- Reducing time spent on routine administrative tasks
Course Features
- 3 online, self-paced courses
- Approximately 2 hours per course (about 6 learning hours in total)
- Flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere
- 45 days to complete all three courses
- One live online onboarding session on 3 December 2026
- An official NJIT Verifiable Digital Badge and a United Board e-certificate upon successful completion
Who Should Apply?
This course is intended for faculty members from United Board network institutions who wish to begin using Artificial Intelligence in their teaching and learning. You are encouraged to apply if you:
- have little or no prior knowledge of AI and are looking for a practical and accessible starting point;
- are interested in integrating AI into your teaching and learning, including course design, classroom delivery, student engagement and administrative tasks;
- can commit to attending the onboarding session and completing all three courses within the 45-day course period; and
- have the endorsement of your institution’s leadership, confirming institutional support for your participation.
There is no limit on the number of faculty members an institution may endorse; institutions are welcome to put forward as many qualified applicants as they wish.
How to Apply
- Secure the endorsement of your institution head (or a senior institutional official, such as a Dean) before completing the online application form.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit a signed endorsement letter from your institution’s leadership together with your application.
The application period is 10 November – 30 November 2026. Selected applicants will receive an email confirming their enrollment before the course begins.
Modality
The course is fully online and self-paced. If selected, you will receive access instructions from NJIT by email and may work through the three courses at your own pace, provided you complete them within the 45-day course period (5 December 2026 – 18 January 2027).
To help you get started, the course includes one live onboarding session before the course begins:
Onboarding Session: Getting Started with AI for Educators
3 December 2026, 3:00–3:45 PM Hong Kong Time
This short session will welcome participants, introduce the three courses and the NJIT learning platform, and explain how to complete the course and earn the digital badge within 45 days.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will receive a verified NJIT digital badge and a United Board e-certificate, recognizing your achievement and demonstrated competency.
United Board Contact
If you have any questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact Mr. Christian Aung at caung@unitedboard.org.