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Certificate Programs
Take the Next Step in Your Career
Are you ready to take a step forward in your career? WGU’s Education Certificates help teachers, education leaders, and other professionals develop practical, career-relevant skills.
These flexible, competency-based certificates focus on applying new knowledge in real educational settings, helping students strengthen their professional practice, respond to emerging needs, and demonstrate specialized expertise with a university-backed, accredited credential.
Available Education Certificates
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AI for K–12 Education Leaders Certificate
Guide practical AI strategies that support administrative operations,...
Guide practical AI strategies that support administrative operations, clear governance, and responsible innovation in K–12 schools and districts.
- Time: 3 months
- Cost: $699
- Courses: 2 courses total in this program
What you’ll learn:
- Planning AI adoption strategies
- Analyzing operational data
- Improving operational workflows
- Guiding responsible AI use
- Aligning AI practices with policy
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AI for K–12 Teachers Certificate
Explore how to leverage AI tools to design creative lessons, personalize...
Explore how to leverage AI tools to design creative lessons, personalize learning experiences, and encourage high-impact engagement in K–12 classrooms.
- Time: 3 months
- Cost: $699
- Courses: 2 courses total in this program
What you’ll learn:
- Planning AI-supported lessons
- Creating instructional materials with AI
- Evaluating AI accuracy, bias, and limits
- Guiding responsible student AI use
Education
Learning Design and Technology Certificate
Gain instructional design skills and learn how to design engaging learning...
Gain instructional design skills and learn how to design engaging learning experiences, use technology with purpose, and evaluate outcomes.
- Time: 4 months
- Cost: $2000
- Courses: 4 courses total in this program
What you’ll learn:
- Appling design thinking to develop e-learning solutions
- Use assessment strategies, feedback, and learning analytics
- Evaluate learning technologies, emerging trends, and analytics capabilities
Why Choose a Certificate?
If you're not quite ready to commit to a full degree program, want to try out online learning, or need a faster way to boost your résumé, a WGU certificate could be the right fit for you. With a certificate program, you can begin any time you want—no need to wait for the first of the month. WGU Certificates are also self-paced, so you can move as quickly as you are able to master the material. Plus, the certificate courses are transferrable to WGU degree programs, so you can continue your education whenever you're ready.
100% Online Courses that Work with Your Schedule
Our certificates are 100% online, and there are no set class times. This means you can work on your certificate whenever it makes sense for you and your busy schedule. You're in the driver's seat of your education.
Full Suite of Support Services
WGU serves students from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Our program support, instruction, and career resources will help you complete your certificate and reach your goals.
Explore Your Next Step
With affordable tuition and real-world outcomes—a WGU certificate delivers measurable value. Every WGU certificate is built to help you make progress—whether you're seeking a new opportunity, exploring a new career field, or preparing for a full degree program down the line.