Build Lasting AI Expertise!
Certify Your Own Leaders to Drive District-Wide Transformation
Reduce reliance on external consultants. Develop certified AI facilitators who can drive systemic, human-centric AI integration from within your organization.
Cohorts begin in October, February, and June.
How to Make It Last and Grow
Your institution understands the importance of AI literacy. You’ve implemented foundational training, perhaps even explored online accelerators.
Now, the question is: How do you build truly sustainable AI expertise that grows with your needs and truly transforms your culture long term?
A Comprehensive Solution
Build Your Own AI Leadership: The SHIFT System™ Facilitator Certification
The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program is designed for districts, colleges, and charter schools committed to building robust, internal AI leadership and expertise. It is delivered through structured, time-bound cohorts held three times per year (June, October, February), providing a rich, collaborative learning experience for your future AI champions.
This comprehensive program ensures your facilitators deeply understand the principles of AI literacy, critical thinking, and human-AI collaboration. They gain the practical skills to effectively deliver The SHIFT System™ across your institution, fostering continuous growth and strategic adaptation from within.
This program will enable your institution to:
- Build sustainable, in-house AI expertise and leadership.
- Scale AI literacy and critical thinking consistently across departments.
- Reduce long-term reliance on external consultants for foundational training.
- Foster a proactive culture of AI innovation and continuous learning.
What’s Included: Your Facilitator Certification Journey
The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program provides a comprehensive blended learning experience, preparing your internal leaders to expertly guide their colleagues through The SHIFT System™. This is the ultimate investment in your institution’s long-term AI readiness.
What’s Included:
- All Components of The SHIFT System™ AI Literacy Jumpstart & Online Accelerator for Educators: (Book, Leader’s Guide, Team Edition Playbook, Quickstart Video, Core Online Modules, Private Online Community, Strategic Guidance Call) – Ensuring facilitators have a complete mastery of the content.
- PLUS: Certified SHIFT System™ Facilitator Training: An intensive, blended learning experience including:
- Self-Paced Online Modules: Deep dives into facilitation best practices, adult learning principles applied to The SHIFT System™, and advanced prompting techniques.
- Live Virtual Workshop (2-3 days): Hands-on practice, peer feedback, and direct coaching from Ayo Jones on delivering The SHIFT System™ effectively.
- Dedicated Q&A Sessions for Facilitators: Exclusive live calls with Ayo Jones to address specific facilitation challenges and advanced strategic questions.
- PLUS: SHIFT System™ Facilitator’s Guide: A comprehensive manual with detailed lesson plans, discussion prompts, activity timings, and delivery strategies.
- PLUS: Annual Certification & Renewal: Facilitators receive official certification upon successful completion, renewable annually, providing access to updated materials and ongoing support.
- PLUS: Licensing for Internal Use: Clear guidelines and a license for certified facilitators to utilize The SHIFT System™ materials for internal training within their purchasing institution.
- PLUS: Strategic Alignment Call with Ayo Jones: A 60-minute session for district leadership to plan the internal rollout strategy for certified facilitators.
How it’s Delivered: The program is delivered through a combination of self-paced online modules (MemberVault), live virtual cohort-based sessions scheduled three times per year (June, October, February), and dedicated resources, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible learning journey.
Each cohort runs over six weeks and includes both asynchronous work and scheduled live workshops and Q&A sessions.
Who Benefits Most from Facilitator Certification?
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Superintendents & District Leaders: Committed to building internal capacity for long-term AI literacy and strategic thinking initiatives.
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Directors of Professional Learning & L&D: Looking to create a scalable, sustainable model for AI professional development without ongoing external reliance.
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High-Potential Education Professionals: Leaders, instructional coaches, and tech specialists who are eager to become internal champions and deliver impactful AI training.
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Colleges, Universities, & Charter School Networks: Aiming to embed AI expertise within their own faculty and staff, ensuring continuous adaptation across their institution.
Why Our Facilitator Program is Your Strategic Choice for Lasting Impact
The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program goes beyond traditional training. We equip your leaders not just with content, but with the pedagogy and confidence to become true catalysts for change within your institution.
✔️ Holistic Certification
Our program covers deep content mastery, effective adult learning principles, and practical facilitation skills, ensuring your certified leaders are fully prepared.
✔️ Direct Access to Ayo Jones
Your facilitators receive live coaching and dedicated Q&A from the creator of The SHIFT System™, providing unparalleled mentorship and support.
✔️ Sustainable & Scalable
This program builds internal expertise, allowing you to deliver impactful AI literacy training across your entire institution, reducing long-term costs and accelerating adoption.
✔️ Ongoing Support & Updates
Annual renewal ensures your facilitators remain up-to-date with the latest content and best practices, maintaining your institution’s edge.
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Invest in Sustainable Growth: Facilitator Program Pricing
The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program represents a strategic investment in your institution’s long-term AI readiness and internal capacity building. Our tiered pricing reflects the comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.
Key Note: Certified Facilitators can deliver SHIFT training to additional staff across the institution each year without needing to repurchase individual Tier 1 licenses.
Initial
Cohort
Up to 5 Facilitators
Investment from :
$50,000 – $75,000 (One-Time)
Includes:
✅ Full Facilitator Certification Program
✅ All Tier 1 & Tier 2 Components for Certified Facilitators
✅ One (1) 60-min Virtual Strategic Alignment & Implementation Planning Call with Ayo Jones ( +$5,000 value)
Additional
Facilitator
(Beyond Initial Cohort)
Investment from :
$10,000 (One Time)
Includes:
✅ Full Facilitator Certification Program
✅ All Tier 1 & Tier 2 Components for the individual
Certification
Renewal
Per Institution
(All Certified Facilitators)
Investment from :
$9,500 Annually
Includes:
✅ Ongoing license to use SHIFT System™ training materials internally
✅ Access to updated content and materials
✅ Access to Facilitator-specific online community
✅ Ongoing Q&A and strategic support
Note: Enrollment is through scheduled cohorts. Please contact us early to reserve your preferred cohort (June, October, February), as spaces are limited to maintain an optimal learning experience.
Certify Your Own AI Champions
Invest in your institution’s long-term AI readiness by developing your own certified experts. Schedule a brief, strategic conversation to explore how The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program can build sustainable, in-house expertise for your district or college.
FAQs Section
Q: When are the Facilitator Certification cohorts offered?
A: The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program is delivered in three scheduled cohorts per year: June, October, and February. Each cohort runs for six weeks and includes a mix of self-paced online modules and live virtual sessions with Ayo Jones. Enrollment is limited per cohort to ensure quality coaching and collaboration.
Q: What is the typical duration of the certification program?
A: The SHIFT System™ Certified Educator Facilitator Program runs in structured 6-week cohorts offered three times per year (June, October, February). The experience combines self-paced online modules, live virtual workshops, and dedicated Q&A sessions with Ayo Jones to ensure deep understanding and practical application.
Q: What qualifications should our internal facilitators have?
A: Ideal candidates are existing leaders, instructional coaches, tech specialists, or experienced educators with a passion for professional development and a strong desire to champion AI literacy. Completion of the Online Accelerator is recommended.
Q: What support do certified facilitators receive after the program?
A: Certified facilitators gain access to the dedicated Facilitator’s Guide, one-year access to updated SHIFT System™ resources, the private online facilitator community, and ongoing Q&A sessions with Ayo Jones. Annual certification renewal provides continued access to updated materials and professional support.
Q: How does this program help our institution scale AI literacy long-term?
A: By developing in-house experts, your institution can deliver The SHIFT System™ training independently, adapting to your specific needs and reducing reliance on external consultants for future training initiatives, ensuring continuous growth.
Q: Is there a limit to how many staff our certified facilitators can train?
A: Certified facilitators may deliver SHIFT System™ training to any internal staff within their purchasing institution (as covered by your licensing agreement). This allows flexibility to scale training across departments and campuses. For multi-institution delivery (e.g. shared service centers), custom licensing is available.