Nexellence Institute

Inclusive AI Training

Foundational & Advanced AI Skills Training for Everyone

A Nexellence curriculum developed in collaboration with the Inclusive AI Institute

About This Program

As part of the Nexellence Institute curriculum, our Inclusive AI Training program bridges the AI skills gap by making artificial intelligence education accessible, practical, and inclusive. The content is designed by the Inclusive AI Institute, and Nexellence supports the delivery and training.

We believe AI literacy is a fundamental skill for the 21st century -- not just for technologists, but for students, educators, administrators, policymakers, and workforce professionals. Our curriculum is grounded in universal design principles, ensuring that learners of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels can develop meaningful AI competencies.

AI Training in Action

Watch our AI training program in action. This session demonstrates how AI tools can be integrated into professional practice to improve service delivery and outcomes. Our training is developed in collaboration with the Inclusive AI Institute.

Virginia DARS AI Training

AI training delivered to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), demonstrating how AI tools can be integrated into vocational rehabilitation practice.

Training Tracks

Programs designed for different audiences and skill levels

AI Foundations for Students & Youth

Middle school, high school, and undergraduate learners

Hands-on, curiosity-driven introduction to AI that builds digital literacy, critical thinking, and ethical awareness. Students learn by doing -- creating, experimenting, and solving real problems with AI tools.

Foundation
What Is AI? Demystifying the Basics

Understanding AI, machine learning, and neural networks through interactive examples and everyday applications.

Foundation
Prompt Engineering & AI Communication

Learning to communicate effectively with AI systems through structured prompting, iteration, and evaluation.

Foundation
AI Ethics & Responsible Use

Exploring bias, fairness, privacy, and the societal impact of AI. Building frameworks for ethical decision-making.

Advanced
AI for Creative Projects

Using AI tools for writing, art, music, and multimedia creation. Understanding the role of human creativity alongside AI.

Advanced
Data Literacy & AI Thinking

Understanding how AI learns from data, recognizing patterns, and developing computational thinking skills.

Applied
AI Capstone: Solve a Real Problem

Team-based project applying AI to a community challenge -- from identifying the problem to presenting a solution.

AI for Educators & Administrators

K-12 teachers, school leaders, higher ed faculty, and institutional administrators

Practical, hands-on training for education professionals to integrate AI into teaching, assessment, operations, and decision-making -- responsibly and effectively.

Foundation
AI Literacy for Educators

Understanding what AI can and cannot do, how it works, and its implications for education. Building confidence with AI tools.

Foundation
AI-Enhanced Instruction & Curriculum Design

Integrating AI tools into lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and personalized learning pathways.

Advanced
AI for Assessment & Feedback

Using AI to streamline grading, provide formative feedback, and analyze student learning patterns while maintaining academic integrity.

Advanced
AI for Institutional Operations

Applying AI to enrollment management, resource allocation, scheduling, communications, and strategic planning.

Advanced
AI, Accessibility & Inclusive Design

Leveraging AI to improve accessibility for students with disabilities -- from captioning and text-to-speech to adaptive assessments.

Applied
AI Policy & Governance for Schools

Developing institutional AI use policies, addressing data privacy, and building frameworks for responsible AI adoption.

AI for Research & Policy Professionals

Researchers, policy analysts, VR counselors, and government staff

Advanced training on applying AI to research workflows, data analysis, evidence synthesis, and policy development -- with a focus on disability and workforce applications.

Advanced
AI-Powered Data Analysis

Using AI tools for quantitative and qualitative data analysis, pattern recognition, and visualization.

Advanced
AI for Literature Review & Evidence Synthesis

Accelerating systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and policy evidence gathering using AI research tools.

Applied
AI in Vocational Rehabilitation Practice

Practical applications of AI in VR counseling, case management, job matching, and outcome tracking.

Applied
Building AI-Informed Policy

Using AI to model policy scenarios, analyze regulatory impact, and develop evidence-based policy recommendations.

Our Approach

Inclusive by Design

Universal design principles ensure all learners can participate fully, regardless of background, ability, or prior tech experience.

Hands-On & Applied

Every module includes practical exercises, real-world scenarios, and project-based learning -- not just lectures.

Research-Grounded

Training content is informed by RISEI Lab's research on technology, disability, education, and workforce development.

Bring AI Training to Your Organization

We offer customized training for schools, universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and workforce organizations. Whether you need a single workshop or a multi-session program, we'll tailor the content to your team's needs and goals.