Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate

Purdue’s Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Graduate Certificate gives students the opportunity to learn in-demand AI skills in less time than a traditional master’s degree – making fast career advancement accessible and affordable.

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Foundations in AI

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  • Students will gain and apply a foundational understanding of AI and computing in their workplace or school environment.
  • Students will study and apply professional and technical skills relevant to AI.
  • Students will be able to express ethical and policy principles regarding AI.

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9 Credit Hours
4 Total Courses
$933.33 Per Credit Hour
9 Credit Hours
4 Total Courses
$933.33 Per Credit Hour

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Required Courses:
GRAD50200-Interdisciplinary AI Fundamentals: Bridging Knowledge (1 credit)
SCLA52100-Societal Impacts of AI (3 credits)
SCLA52200-Artificial Intelligence Policy, Governance, and Ethics (3 credits)

Selective Courses (choose one):
GRAD50300-AI Essentials: A Non-Technical Introduction (2 credits)
GRAD50400-Advanced AI Fundamentals for Technical Professionals (2 credits)

The courses will be asynchronous with opportunities for synchronous engagement with faculty and other instructional staff through office hours, help sessions, discussion boards, and seminars. 

The Foundations of Artificial Intelligence has the following admission requirements:

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent 
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution  
  • Professional resume  
  • Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits. 
  • International transcripts may require additional documents.

The GRE or GMAT exam is not required for admission.
Applicants who have taken the GRE or GMAT exam may upload their scores into the online application system for consideration.

* Please select “West Lafayette” as the campus when starting your application.

* Please select “Foundations of Artificial Intelligence” on the application if you intend to apply for the AI Graduate Certificate Program.

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