OVERVIEW
Online AI Certificate for Beginners
In this certificate, you will:
- Apply AI tools to daily processes to improve performance and productivity.
- Build sought-after skills in AI competency.
- Understand AI’s impact and learn to make responsible decisions around AI implementation.
Outpace expectations and build the skills employers want when you learn to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in your career. WGU’s AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate teaches you to write prompts and generate data-driven insights in three months or less with three essential AI courses, even with no prior AI experience.
Cost
$699
No additional fees
Consists of
3 online courses
Including a capstone project
Time to Complete
3 months
15 to 20 hours per week
COST
Three Online AI Courses for One Low Price
$699 gives you complete access to three online AI courses for three months. This includes:
- Program access
- E-textbooks
- Learning resources
While financial aid is not available for this program, we offer a monthly installment plan of three $233 payments.
Most learners finish within the three-month term, and we are confident you can too. If you need more time to complete, however, your enrollment will automatically transition to a $149 monthly subscription until you earn your certificate. You can cancel at any time.
$699
Total cost | No additional fees
Installment Plan Option
3 monthly payments of $233
Financial aid not available
COURSES
AI Skills Fundamentals Courses
Each course is made up of readings, videos, interactive elements, and optional quizzes designed to help you master the material. In the AI Skills Fundamentals Capstone, you will synthesize and apply all the knowledge you gained in the other two courses in one comprehensive project.
The 3 courses in this program are:
1 performance assessment | 2 competency units
In this course, you will learn:
- Foundational principles of AI including how to use AI in the workplace to increase productivity, enhance communication, and solve industry-specific challenges.
- Ethical implications of AI and develop strategies to use it in a responsible way and assess AI outputs for accuracy and ethical concerns.
- Current and future impact of AI on our society and how to stay informed.
1 performance assessment | 2 competency units | 1 final exam
In this course, you will learn:
- Anatomy of a well-constructed generative AI prompt including how to craft messages tailored to specific a context, audience, and tone.
- How to achieve optimal generative AI results by analyzing and adjusting the images, text, and tone of your prompts.
1 performance assessment | 1 competency unit
In this capstone, you will:
- Design and propose AI solutions to enhance productivity and solve a specific challenge.
- Turn your innovative ideas into actionable solutions with the help of AI.
- Use AI as a sounding board to work through the pros and cons of potential solutions.
- Delegate tasks to AI to take the pressure off tight timelines.
- Assess the ethical implications of AI recommendations.
TIME TO COMPLETE
Learn Essential AI Concepts in Three Months or Less
The AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate is the perfect fit for busy working professionals who need to attain AI competency fast.
Complete in Three Months
You will have a three-month period to complete this certificate, but if you need more time, you can move from our flat-rate fee to a monthly subscription.
Set the Pace
There are no set class times and no hard deadlines, so you can complete coursework and take assessments whenever you feel ready. Move through the lessons you already grasp quickly and review challenging sections as many times as you need.
Dedicate 15 to 20 Hours per Week
We recommend dedicating 15 to 20 hours per week for three months to complete the program.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Designed for Career Security and Advancement
Future-Proof Your Career
Learn the basics of how to use AI and apply it to the processes you use every day to improve performance and productivity.
Stand Out Amongst Applicants
AI competency is a highly sought-after skill with employers. This certificate will help you upskill to differentiate yourself in crowded markets.
Lead with Ethical AI Use
Understand how AI will impact your team and department and learn to make responsible decisions around AI implementation.
SKILLS
Upskill with the AI Concepts Employers Care About
Mentions of AI skills in job postings jumped 170% from January 2024 to January 2025, and they’re only becoming more prevalent (Source). Build a stand out résumé and stay relevant.
- Develop responsible AI strategies: Assess outputs for accuracy and ethical concerns.
- Construct generative AI prompts: Tailor to specific contexts, audiences, and tones.
- Design and propose AI solutions: Enhance productivity and solve challenges.
- Use AI as a sounding board: Work through pros and cons of potential solutions.
- Delegate tasks to AI: Alleviate pressure on tight timelines.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
Apply the AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate to Your Role
CODER
Generate code, find errors, and debug with AI.
DEVELOPER
Optimize software with AI.
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR
Generate notes, discharge summaries, reports and more with AI.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Automate customer engagement.
BOOKKEEPER
Use AI as a tool to detect fraud, forecast finances, and assess risks.
SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER
Automate customer engagement.
MARKETER
Generate content and personalize marketing strategies with AI.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Forecast demand, optimize processes, and plan routes with AI.
HUMAN RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE
Automate HR processes, use AI-powered recruitment tools, and leverage workforce analytics.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
Implement AI tools to improve team productivity.
ENTREPRENEUR
Take on multiple roles with the help of AI tools.
WGU CERTIFICATES
Why Take a WGU Certificate?
WGU certificates put you on a shorter path to a university credential and give you the specialized skills that today’s employers need most. Built with input from knowledgeable industry partners, each certificate is designed to help you solve workplace challenges while you advance in your current role or launch a new career. And with WGU’s competency-based learning, you’ll progress by demonstrating what you know rather than sitting through set class times, giving you the flexibility to move faster based on your experience.
Earn Stackable Credit
The course credits you earn may stack into a WGU degree program, so you can start learning with a smaller initial investment and continue your education when you’re ready.
Get Personal Support
Our instructors, student success coaches, and career resources team are here to help you complete your certificate and leverage it in your career.
Make a Smart Time Investment
Most WGU certificates take only two to six months to complete, and you can apply the skills you learn right away for an immediate and meaningful impact on your career.
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Get More Information About the AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate
AI is transforming every industry and every role. This certificate addresses the foundational AI concepts you need to stay informed and advance your career with data-driven insights, efficient processes, and innovative ideas.
Fill out the form to learn more about how the AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate can benefit you and your career growth.
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