School Programmes
AI Literacy for Schools
Understand AI, use it to learn, and use it responsibly.
- Duration
- 24 hrs per year
- Modules
- 8
- Level
- Grades 6–12
- Mode
- Online, offline or hybrid
- Certificate
- Skillern course certificate
- Fees
- On request
About this course
A year-long AI literacy course for students, taught in about one period a week. Students learn what AI is and how it works in simple terms, use AI tools to support learning, check AI output for errors and bias, and discuss privacy, fairness and honesty. Content is pitched separately for Grades 6–8 and 9–12.
- 1. What is AI? — 3h
- 2. How machines learn — 4h
- 3. Using AI to learn — 4h
- 4. Checking AI — 3h
- 5. Privacy and safety — 3h
- 6. AI ethics and academic integrity — 3h
- 7. AI and future careers — 2h
- 8. Project and showcase — 2h
Who it's for
- Grades 6–8 (foundation track)
- Grades 9–12 (applied track)
Prerequisites
- None
Curriculum
8 modules, 24 hours standard.
Learning objective
Explain AI in simple terms and spot it in daily life.
Hands-on lab
AI in my day diary.
Topics covered
- AI around us
- AI versus ordinary programs
What students can do by the end
- Explain how AI works in simple terms
- Use AI tools to support learning
- Check AI output for errors and bias
- Follow safe and honest AI practices
Career outcomes
Tools and software
Age-appropriate AI tools chosen to meet each platform's age rules and the school's policy
Signature project
AI for my school. Groups use AI to address a real school problem and present it.
Assessment and certification
Students who pass receive a Skillern course completion certificate. NSDC and EMax certification are available for eligible courses.
Trainer profile
Skillern AI trainer or trained school teacher
Delivery and scheduling
| Format | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Semester (recommended) | About 20 weeks at 1.2 hours a week |
| Intensive | 4 days at 6 hours a day, or weekend batches |
| School version | Not offered |
| Session length | 2-hour sessions |
