Practical, Ethical & Tailored AI-CPD Now Available for Schools & Trusts
New Applied AI Certification Brings World-Class Training Directly to Educators
hi-impact, in partnership with PAIR, today launched the Applied AI Certification in Education, a vital CPD programme designed to equip school and trust staff with the skills to confidently, safely, and cost-effectively integrate AI.
Challenges
Addressing the pressing needs of today’s educational landscape, the certification tackles 88% parental demand for AI skills (Businesswire, 2024) while alleviating teacher concerns about AI misuse. It ensures responsible deployment through role-focused, DfE-aligned policies covering data privacy, acceptable use, and consent.
Expert Leadership
The course is developed by Dr. James Kuht MBE, one of the UK’s foremost AI experts. As CEO of Pair, Dr. Kuht brings world-class AI expertise, having led the UK Government’s largest AI training programme and upskilled over 8,000 leaders. His background as a former member of both the Prime Minister’s Data Science Team and also part of a specialist military unit gives him deep insight into applying AI for real-world impact.
Learn By Doing
Built on a “learn by doing” philosophy, the certification offers instant, personalised feedback via the PAIR Platform, saving time and personalising learning without widening digital divides.
Three Levels of Expertise
For Teachers
Fundamentals: Get to grips with prompting, so you can quickly create lesson resources and reduce time spent on admin.
Proficiency: Move beyond the basics. Use AI to develop classroom materials, explore new teaching ideas and make better use of data.
Mastery: Use generative AI to reshape how you teach. Whether you’re leading innovation or improving what already works, this level gives you the tools to go further.
For SLTs in Schools and MAT’s
Fundamentals: Use AI to handle routine tasks like report writing or internal updates, while keeping informed on national developments.
Proficiency: At this level, AI becomes a support for strategic thinking. Whether you’re reviewing performance or building tools for school improvement, it works in the background to lighten the load.
Mastery: Here, AI is embedded in how your organisation runs. From automating workflows to testing new ideas at scale, this stage is about real change – not just saving time
Priced at £195 per user per year (minimum three licences), this certification ensures sustainable AI skill integration.
Participants receive 12-month access to the PAIR Platform, flexible self-paced learning, ongoing support, and ready-to-use AI documentation (policies, AUPs, consent templates).
“The true potential of AI in education is unlocked through role-specific, strategic training,” says Kylie Reid, Managing Director, hi-impact. “Our programme lightens workloads, cuts admin, and enables truly personalised learning—without replacing teachers.”
For more information contact a member of the hi-impact team.
