What is AI Confidence
AI is opening exciting opportunities for educators. While 57% of teachers believe AI will play a bigger role in education in the future, only 9% of UK teachers currently feel confident teaching AI.* This means there’s huge potential for growth - and with the right support, every educator can build the confidence to lead in this space.
That’s why we created AI Confidence - a series of short, free online modules designed for anyone working in education. No prior experience is needed, and each module is packed with practical, real-life examples that make AI accessible and relevant. The module content has been trialled in two multi academy trusts, Ark and The Harris Federation, so it reflects real classroom experience and practical insight.
Whatever your role, teacher, leader, admin, or support staff, AI Confidence will boost your skills and empower you to help students thrive in a world where technology and opportunity go hand in hand.
Powered by partnership
AI Confidence has been developed in partnership with:
- The Hg Foundation
- Microsoft Elevate
- Cognizant
AI Confidence modules
Each AI Confidence module focuses on a specific application of AI in education, tailored to different roles. For example, Exploring AI in the World of Work inspires Careers Leads and Advisers with fresh ideas to use with students, while Supporting Inclusion with AI gives practical strategies to transform learning experiences for learners with diverse needs.
Exploring AI in the World of Work
Explore how AI is reshaping careers and recruitment. This module explains AI’s impact on the job market, dispels common myths, and shows how AI supports - not replaces - people at work.
Designed for: Students in Years 11-13, with supporting content for careers leads and advisers to enable further support for students.
AI for School Leaders
Explore how AI can support school and trust leaders to work more strategically, ethically and confidently. This leadership focused module goes beyond technical skills to explore professional judgement, helping leaders understand when AI adds value, where clear boundaries are essential, and how professional accountability and trust is maintained.
Designed for: Heads of school, senior leaders, governors and leadership teams.
Supporting Inclusion with AI
Learn practical, safe, and inclusive ways to use AI to support learners needs. This module covers accessibility tools, data protection and safeguarding, and guides you in evaluating AI tools responsibly.
Designed for: Anyone supporting learners with diverse needs, including SENDCo, teachers, teaching assistants, leadership, and support staff.
Start building your AI Confidence today
It's simple and rewarding:
- Sign up in seconds
- Complete a short module – just 45–60 minutes
- Celebrate your success with a digital badge you can share
Every step brings you closer to feeling confident and ready for the future of education.
Impact
See how AI can make a difference in your school
Efficiency
Discover smart ways to lighten your workload
Safety
Understand the risks and how to stay safe
Confidence
Learn to use AI responsibly and confidently
Get your colleagues involved too
Spread the word and make AI confidence part of your school culture. Every action helps build a future-ready school.
Start today!
Add a module to your next CPD or Inset session: quick, practical, and perfect for staff development.
Share your success: post your digital badge on social media and celebrate your achievement.
Each AI Confidence CPD module should take around 45 minutes to an hour to complete, including the end-of-module quiz.
You will have the opportunity to review the course materials again and you can retake the quiz.
When you successfully complete the quiz at the end of the CPD module your digital badge will be emailed to you.
No, you do not need to be a BCS member to enrol on an AI Confidence module.
You can contact us about AI Confidence by email on aiconfidence@bcs.uk.
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*Pearson School Report 2025
