Two Options—Your Choice
Upscale your résumé and learn to leverage AI to improve efficiency, generate data-driven results, and enhance productivity. Learn AI concepts and terminology, use AI to streamline tasks, foster creativity and innovation, and explore the ethics of AI applications.
Technology
Generative AI Skills Course
The Generative AI Skills Course is designed for learners who want to build...
The Generative AI Skills Course is designed for learners who want to build their AI literacy and gain practical experience using generative AI tools.
Time: Two months
Cost: $499
Courses: 1 course
What you’ll learn:
- Writing effective prompts
- Evaluating AI outputs
- Using AI tools responsibly
Technology
AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Fundamentals Certificate will...
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Fundamentals Certificate will prepare you to demonstrate foundational concepts and build job-ready skills in fields like operations, finance, customer service, and more.
- Time: 3 months from start to finish.
- Cost: $699 for the certificate.
- Courses: 3 courses total in this program.
This certificate program is tailored for professionals in various industries who want to harness AI to enhance efficiency, generate data-driven insights, and foster innovation within their organizations. This certificate will prepare you for the next step in your career.
This certificate can help build fundamental skills in AI prompting and data analysis. It can also help those with no technical background begin to build vocational identity for a long-term career in their industry.
Showcase Your Skills on LinkedIn
Complete either the course or the certificate and earn a badge you can display on your LinkedIn page to show current or prospective employers that you have verified knowledge of responsible AI practices from an accredited university.
Set Yourself Apart
AI competency is a highly sought-after skill with employers. Whichever option you choose, you will be giving your career a boost and helping your résumé stand out against the competition in today’s challenging employment field. These options were designed with industry leaders to help meet existing needs in business and to anticipate future requirements.
Incorporating AI into your skill set allows you to:
- 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
OVERVIEW
AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate
Outpace expectations and build the skills employers want when you learn to leverage 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.
In this certificate program, 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
Cost
$699
No additional fees
Courses
3 online courses
Including a capstone project
Time to Complete
3 months
5 to 10 hours per week
COST
Three online AI courses. One flat cost.
$699 gives you complete access to three online AI courses for three 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 $149 monthly subscription until you earn your certificate. You can cancel at any time.
$699
Total cost | No additional fees
Payment Plan Option
3 monthly payments of $233
COURSES
Certificate Courses
AI is transforming every industry and every role. The AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate addresses the foundational AI concepts you need to stay informed and advance your career with data-driven insights, efficient processes, and innovative ideas. It is the perfect fit for busy working professionals who need to attain AI competency fast.
Course Structure
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 apply all the knowledge you gained in the other two courses in one comprehensive project.
The 3 courses in this program are:
In this course, you will learn all about the foundational principles of AI, how to use it, and how to stay informed. You will explore the impact of AI on our society—now and into the future. This course also examines the ethical implications of AI. You will develop strategies for using it in ethical ways by learning how to assess AI outputs for accuracy and ethical concerns. You will also gain skills for using AI in the workplace to increase productivity and enhance communication, and you will use AI tools to solve industry-specific challenges.
In this course, you will explore the anatomy of a well-constructed prompt. You will learn how to sharpen your ability to craft messages tailored to specific contexts and audiences. You will master the nuance of language and tone when creating prompts, and you will analyze the images, text, and tone of prompts with the goal of adjusting them to achieve optimal results. Whether you are pursuing a career in marketing, public relations, project management, or beyond, this course will empower you to understand the ever-evolving digital landscape and stay ahead of the AI curve.
In the AI Skills Fundamentals Capstone course, you'll have the opportunity to take your innovative and creative ideas and, this time, use AI to take them to the next level. You'll apply the skills and knowledge you've gained from Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and ProblemSolving with Artificial Intelligence to this project. As the culmination of your learning, the Capstone will allow you to design and propose AI solutions to enhance productivity and solve specific challenges in your workplace or within a hypothetical organization. The project will not only showcase your technical skills but also give you the chance to critically assess the ethical implications of your AI recommendations.
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect From This Certificate
Requirements
- You must have internet access and a computer.
- This program teaches beginning AI strategies and skills for busy working professionals. 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.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Designed for Career Security and Advancement
AI is transforming every industry and every role. The AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate addresses the foundational AI concepts you need to stay informed and advance your career with data-driven insights, efficient processes, and innovative ideas.
Skills you’ll build:
- Develop responsible AI strategies
- Construct generative AI prompts
- Design and propose AI solutions
- Use AI as a sounding board
- Delegate tasks to AI
Roles that can benefit:
- Coders and developers
- Healthcare administrators
- Customer service representatives
- Bookkeepers
- Sales account managers
- Supply chain managers
- Human resource representatives
- Organizational leaders
- Entrepreneurs
Why Choose a WGU Certificate?
WGU certificates are focused, non-degree programs designed to help you build specialized, career-relevant skills in months. With year-round enrollment, you can start when you’re ready and progress through your certificate as quickly as you master the material. Learn more about WGU certificates.
Job-Ready Skills
Our certificate programs are developed with employer input to reflect real workforce needs.
Never Alone
Access mentors and career services to help guide you from start to finish.
University-Backed
Earn a credential from an accredited university with more than 29 years of experience providing quality higher education.
Value Now, Value Later
Credits earned in a WGU certificate can be applied toward certain WGU degree programs.
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Advance your career or take the first step in a new direction. Let WGU help you make AI a part of your professional future. Contact us today to learn more about the Generative AI Skills Course or the AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate.
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