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.

Have a question about the program or learning online at Purdue? Check out the FAQs for more information.

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Foundations in AI

Fast Track Your Way to Becoming an AI Expert

By completing a focused set of 100% online courses, you can add a valuable credential to your resume or academic plan while building foundational knowledge in one of today’s most rapidly evolving fields. This program is designed to help you stay competitive, whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing to explore new opportunities in AI-driven industries.

  • 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.

This curriculum is designed to go beyond theory, helping you connect key AI concepts to real-world applications. As AI continues to shape industries across business, technology, and policy, these skills position you to contribute more effectively and confidently in your field.

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Plan Your Path

4
total courses
9
number of credits required
$950
cost per credit hour (Indiana Resident)
$950
cost per credit hour (Non-Indiana Resident)

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Your future in artificial intelligence starts with a single step. Take the next move toward advancing your career with Purdue University.

Take our Readiness Self-Assessment to evaluate your skills and start your journey to success!

Take the first step toward mastering artificial intelligence with our tailored self-assessment tool. This resource was designed to align with the program’s learning outcomes to help you evaluate your current skills in Basic Programming, Intermediate Programming, Advanced Programming and Math & Probability.