Online Data & AI Graduate Certificates
Online Data & AI Graduate Certificates
Take Your Next Giant Leap
Purdue University’s online data and AI graduate certificate programs equip professionals with cutting-edge skills grounded in both academic excellence and real-world application. Designed to bridge the gap between research and industry, these flexible, accelerated certificate programs empower learners to master artificial intelligence and data science tools and techniques. Both certificates deliver the same academic rigor and expert instruction as Purdue’s on-campus programs, while offering the convenience of fully online learning and the opportunity to build meaningful, career-advancing connections in the field.
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Data Science
This certificate is designed for current graduate students who want to add data science coursework to their plan of study or professionals who want to make fast career advancement accessible and affordable. Learn in-demand skills in big data tools, data analytics, and visualization in less time than a traditional master’s degree.
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
This certificate is tailored for current graduate students who want to add in-demand artificial intelligence skills to their plan of study or professionals who want to make fast career advancement accessible and affordable. This certificate will teach skills in large language models, machine learning, architectures and system integration.
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Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Data Science
Purdue University’s 100% online Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate offers a flexible path for professionals and graduate students to build essential data science skills without committing to a full master’s program. Through just three graduate-level courses (nine credit hours), students gain hands-on experience in data analysis, programming, machine learning and ethical data practices. Designed for career advancement, the certificate can be completed in as little as one semester and may be applied toward Purdue’s Master of Science in Data Science. With expert faculty, real-world tools and a fully online format, the program delivers a rigorous, affordable credential from a top-ranked university.
- IT professionals, business or data analysts and leaders in technical fields
- Corporate professionals interested in applying technology to real-world industry challenges
- Product Managers, project managers or technical consultants
- Aspiring Data Scientists or those transitioning into data roles
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
- Analyzing data to uncover meaningful insights
- Creating compelling data visualizations to support decision-making
- Applying machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems
- Extracting patterns and trends through data mining techniques
- Leading and managing data-driven projects effectively
- Data Scientist
- Software Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Engineer
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Purdue University’s 100% online Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate provides an accelerated path for professionals and graduate students to gain relevant AI skills without committing to a full master’s degree. Through four graduate-level courses (nine credit hours), students explore topics such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, neural networks, AI governance and ethics. The program offers technical and non-technical tracks to fit a variety of career goals. With renowned faculty, fully online delivery and real-world application, this certificate provides a rigorous, affordable credential from a top-ranked university.
- IT managers or leaders in technical fields
- Professionals in STEM fields seeking AI expertise
- AI researchers and IT enterprise architects
- Software Developers, robotics engineers, and systems engineers
- Professionals in STEM fields seeking AI expertise
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
- Understanding the fundamentals of artificial intelligence
- Applying machine learning techniques to real-world problems
- Developing and implement natural language processing systems
- Managing technical projects from conception to completion
- Navigating change and mitigate risk in technology initiatives
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Product Manager
- Business Analyst
- IT Director
- Data Analyst
