Human-centered AI Digital Badge
Earn a digital badge in Human-Centered AI
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Faculty can earn a digital badge in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence through the Center for Faculty Development. Inspired by Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Human-Centered AI badge aims to help faculty develop foundational knowledge in contemporary artificial intelligence applications while learning how to leverage AI in ways that serve humanity - with human dignity, the common good, and human flourishing guiding its use in education and society.
How to earn this badge
Faculty can earn this badge by participating in at least one educational experience in each of four categories: AI 101 (required of every badge earner), ethics, teaching and learning, and technology. Badge earners have the option of attending live events (in-person, hybrid, or virtual) or completing available on-demand trainings in each category. On this page, please find a listing of the live events, followed by available asynchronous opportunities, followed by an FAQ for the badge.
Live AI Events
All upcoming live AI-related events are listed below, organized into the categories required for earning the badge. Scroll down in each column to see more.
On-demand AI trainings
On-demand trainings coming soon!
Human-Centered AI badge FAQ
How do I earn the Human-Centered AI badge?
To earn the Human-Centered AI badge, participants must attend or complete at least four educational experiences:
- AI 101 (required of all badge earners and offered periodically through the year)
- An AI learning experience centered around ethics
- An AI learning experience centered around teaching & learning
- An AI learning experience centered around technology
Learning experiences include both live events and on-demand offerings. A complete list of learning experiences that qualify for the AI badge can be found on the digital badge page. Events and offerings will be added throughout the year, so check back often!
How is my attendance or completion recorded?
- For live events:
- Attendance for live virtual events will be captured automatically by Zoom
- For in-person events, look for a QR code at the event – both in a table-top format and in any presentation slides. Scan the QR code to register your live attendance.
- For on-demand offerings:
- On-demand offerings will vary in how they record your completion. Some may ask for your information up front and others may capture it automatically. CFD staff will work to ensure that your interaction with these resources is captured.
Do I need to register for the badge?
Registration is not necessary. As long as you complete the required learning experiences, CFD staff will issue you the Human-Centered AI digital badge via email. Each earner may accept the badge and display it as they wish.
What is a digital badge?
Digital badges are digital credentials that recognize and verify specific skills, knowledge, accomplishments, or professional development. They are a visible and portable way to document teaching expertise, professional learning, research skills, certifications, and contributions to an institution or discipline. Badges can be displayed on professional profiles, LinkedIn, personal websites, email signatures, digital portfolios, faculty webpages, conference profiles, and other professional platforms. By making achievements more visible and easily verifiable, badges can help demonstrate growth, strengthen professional presence, and communicate expertise to colleagues, administrators, professional organizations, and potential collaborators. Learn more about digital badging at LUC on our Digital Badging page.