{"id":10510,"date":"2026-04-16T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=10510"},"modified":"2026-06-04T23:36:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T23:36:06","slug":"foundations-in-ai-for-technical-professionals-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/artificial-intelligence\/foundations-in-ai-for-technical-professionals-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundations in AI for Technical Professionals\u00a0Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\"><strong>Foundations in AI for Technical Professionals Graduate Certificate<\/strong><\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue\u2019s Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\u00a0for Technical Professionals\u00a0Graduate Certificate gives students the opportunity to learn in-demand\u00a0technical\u00a0AI skills in less time than a traditional master\u2019s degree \u2013 making fast career advancement accessible and affordable.<br><br>Credits earned through this graduate certificate program can be applied to the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence. Please contact an enrollment counselor for specifics. Current students, please contact your advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a question about the program or learning online at Purdue? Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/artificial-intelligence\/tuition\/#faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FAQs<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man look at the dashboard with graphs and charts. Concept of data management system, business intelligence, data statistics, marketing analysis, key performance indicators (KPI) and analytics.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-1.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-black-background full-width-bleed container\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to upskill with focused AI training designed for real-world impact?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons \">\n    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"#rfi\" target=\"_self\" >Request Information<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_self\" >Apply Now<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"#faqs\" target=\"_self\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-gold-background container remove-color\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gold-background has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-h\">Fast Track Your Way to Becoming an AI Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in the Foundations in AI for Technical Professionals Graduate Certificate develop and apply a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and computing within real-world workplace or academic settings. Through focused coursework, they build both professional and technical skills directly relevant to AI, gaining hands-on experience with the tools and concepts shaping today\u2019s technology landscape. The program also emphasizes the ability to evaluate and communicate the ethical and policy implications of AI, preparing students to apply their knowledge responsibly in a rapidly evolving field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students also strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills through practical scenarios and emerging use cases. By the end of the program, they are equipped not only to understand AI concepts, but to confidently apply them in ways that add value to their organizations and support career growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-pad\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1481183139-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1481183139-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1481183139-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1481183139-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1481183139-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1481183139.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-h\" id=\"rfi\">Explore the Program and Request Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pad-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a clear overview of what to expect from the program, including the number of courses, total credits, and overall cost. These key details are designed to help you quickly evaluate fit and plan your next steps. When you&#8217;re ready, submit a request for information to connect with our team and learn more about how this certificate can support your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-rtb-row val-boxes \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"columns\">\n                                            <div class=\"column is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal purdue-home-rtb-horizontal--vertical\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column is-highlight\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__highlight\">5<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">total courses<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal purdue-home-rtb-horizontal--vertical\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column is-highlight\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__highlight\">12<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">credit hours<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal purdue-home-rtb-horizontal--vertical\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column is-highlight\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__highlight\">$950<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">cost per credit hour<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal purdue-home-rtb-horizontal--vertical\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column is-highlight\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__highlight\">100%<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Fully online<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub>The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/treasurer\/finance\/bursar-office\/\">Office of the Bursar<\/a>&nbsp;website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student\u2019s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/dfa\/cost\/calculator\/\">tuition calculator<\/a>&nbsp;to estimate tuition costs.<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/purdue.tfaforms.net\/19?tfa_20=a0iUw000006XyJhIAK\" frameborder=\"0\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-h\" id=\"faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-ba6bcbf1-10c2-4c48-8ae8-75042ee40276\">\n                    <button 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credit)\u202f&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=GRAD+50400&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"GRAD50400&nbsp;-&nbsp;Advanced AI Fundamentals for Technical Professionals\u202f(2\u202fcredits)\u202f&nbsp;\">GRAD50400&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Advanced AI Fundamentals for Technical Professionals\u202f(2\u202fcredits)\u202f&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.purdue.edu\/search_advanced.php?cur_cat_oid=18&amp;ecpage=1&amp;cpage=1&amp;ppage=1&amp;pcpage=1&amp;spage=1&amp;tpage=1&amp;search_database=Search&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=ECE+50024&amp;filter%5Bchosen_locations%5D=&amp;filter%5Bexact_match%5D=1&amp;filter%5B3%5D=1&amp;filter%5B31%5D=1\" title=\"ECE50024&nbsp;-&nbsp;Machine Learning\u202f(3 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-034b1f97-a0e8-463b-ba25-86256a52437a\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-034b1f97-a0e8-463b-ba25-86256a52437a\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the admission requirements?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content 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This program&nbsp;<strong>does not require an application fee<\/strong>, so you can apply for free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A applicant&#8217;s prior education\/experience must include the following prerequisite knowledge:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proficient in Python programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid understanding of advanced math (linear algebra, multi-variable calculus and Probability\/statistics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with data structures and algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional resume\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International transcripts may require\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/documents-required-by-country.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documents<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>Please note that proof of English proficiency is not required for admission, regardless of your country of origin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GRE or GMAT exam is not&nbsp;required&nbsp;for admission.&nbsp;<br>Applicants who have taken the GRE or GMAT exam may upload their scores into the online application system for consideration.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><sub>* Please select \u201cWest Lafayette\u201d as the campus when starting your application.&nbsp;<br>* Please select \u201cFoundations in AI for Technical Professionals\u201d on the application if you intend to apply for the AI Graduate Certificate.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner \">\n    <div class=\"image\">\n                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AI_Header-1.jpg\"\/> -->\n            \n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"background-center\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AI_Header-1.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-exlarge\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner__header\">Ready to Become a Boilermaker?\u00a0<\/h2>\n                \n                \n                  <div class=\"container has-white-color\">\n                            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you ready to join the Purdue\u202finnovators\u202fand\u202fchangemakers\u202falways striving to make giant leaps forward in our industries and fields? 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