OVERVIEW
Earn an AI Strategy for Business Certificate Online
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in business operations, organizations need professionals who can evaluate AI opportunities, establish guardrails, and support effective adoption. WGU’s AI Strategy for Business Certificate helps you build the AI knowledge needed to contribute to responsible AI implementation in your workplace, even if you don’t have a technical background.
In this certificate program, you will:
- Evaluate AI opportunities based on business needs, goals, limitations, and team readiness.
- Plan for responsible AI use by setting guardrails, mapping next steps, and preparing teams for change.
- Apply AI tools to workplace tasks while implementing safeguards and human oversight.
Cost
$999
No additional fees
Courses
2 online courses
6 total credits
Time to Complete
4 months
15 to 20 hours per week
COURSES
AI Strategy for Business Certificate
This certificate helps working professionals develop AI strategy skills for business settings. It does not focus on AI development or engineering and does not require a technical background.
Course Structure
You’ll complete two online courses with readings, videos, interactive elements, and optional quizzes to help you master the material. Each course includes a final project where you’ll apply what you’ve learned.
The 2 courses in this program are:
In this course, you’ll learn foundational generative AI concepts and how to analyze risks, benefits, and limitations so you can use AI responsibly. Then, you’ll practice using an AI tool to complete a workplace task and assess the outcome.
In this course, you’ll learn how to identify useful AI opportunities, build a responsible adoption plan, and help teams prepare for change. You’ll practice connecting AI use cases to business goals, setting milestones, managing risks, and measuring progress.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Prepare for AI in Business Settings
As AI becomes part of more business tools, workflows, and decisions, professionals with practical AI knowledge can help their organizations use it thoughtfully and responsibly.
Skills you’ll build:
- Explain foundational AI concepts in business terms
- Evaluate AI use cases based on goals, risks, and limitations
- Support responsible AI use through guardrails and human oversight
- Build AI implementation roadmaps
- Prepare teams for responsible, effective AI use
- Apply AI tools to common workplace tasks
Roles that can benefit:
- Business leaders and managers
- Department and functional owners
- Senior specialists and analysts
- Project and program managers
- Operations and process improvement professionals
- Strategy, transformation, and change professionals
- Experienced professionals building practical AI knowledge
COST
Two online courses. One flat cost.
$999 gives you access to two digital marketing courses for four months, including:
- Program access
- E-textbooks
- Learning resources
Financial aid isn't available, but we do offer monthly payment plans.
Most learners finish within four months. If you need more time, your enrollment will automatically transition to a $199 monthly subscription until you earn your certificate. You can cancel at any time.
$999
Total cost | No additional fees
Payment Plan Option
4 monthly payments of $249.75
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect From This Certificate
Requirements
- You must have internet access and a computer.
- This program teaches practical AI strategy skills for business and professional settings. It does not require a bachelor’s degree or a technical background.
Program Expectations
- This certificate is self-directed, allowing you to complete modules as you master the material.
- You should plan to dedicate 15 to 20 hours a week to the certificate.
Why Choose a Certificate?
If you're not quite ready to commit to a full degree program, want to try out online learning, or need a faster way to boost your résumé, a WGU certificate could be the right fit for you. With a certificate program, you can begin any time you want—no need to wait for the first of the month. WGU Certificates are also self-paced, so you can move as quickly as you are able to master the material. Plus, the certificate courses are transferrable to WGU degree programs, so you can continue your education whenever you're ready.
100% Online Courses that Work with Your Schedule
Our certificates are 100% online, and there are no set class times. This means you can work on your certificate whenever it makes sense for you and your busy schedule. You're in the driver's seat of your education.
Full Suite of Support Services
WGU serves students from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Our program support, instruction, and career resources will help you complete your certificate and reach your goals.
Explore Your Next Step
With affordable tuition and real-world outcomes—a WGU certificate delivers measurable value. Every WGU certificate is built to help you make progress—whether you're seeking a new opportunity, exploring a new career field, or preparing for a full degree program down the line.
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