{"id":11406,"date":"2026-06-24T20:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=11406"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:45:19","slug":"graduate-certificate-governance-and-policy-for-ai-and-data-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/graduate-certificate-governance-and-policy-for-ai-and-data-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Certificate Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology"},"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                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">Online PROGRAMS<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Graduate Certificate in  Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Purdue\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology builds in-demand expertise in AI governance, ethics, and regulation in less time than a traditional master\u2019s degree \u2013 supporting faster, more accessible career advancement in emerging technology fields.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Digital background depicting innovative technologies in (AI) artificial systems, neural interfaces and internet machine learning technologies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1463261378.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\">Build in-demand AI governance and policy expertise to advance your career with Purdue\u2019s graduate certificate.<\/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=\"#courses\" target=\"_self\" >Courses<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"#facts\" target=\"_self\" >Program Facts<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"#courses\" target=\"_self\" >Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"#career\" target=\"_self\" >Career Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/?utm_source=College+Page&amp;utm_medium=traffic+website&amp;utm_campaign=apply+now+msssdt\" target=\"_self\" >Apply now<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-gold-background remove-color container\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gold-background has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding\">\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 padding-both is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-h\"><strong>Graduate Certificate in Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology<\/strong> <strong>Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Governance and Policy for&nbsp;Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Technology provides applied training in the policies, institutions and regulatory processes that govern AI, data and emerging technologies. Students learn how policies are developed, implemented and evaluated in the U.S. and globally, with an emphasis on compliance, ethics, impact assessment and audit planning for data-driven systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to address a growing workforce gap, the program prepares professionals and graduate students for careers in AI governance and&nbsp;regulatory&nbsp;compliance.&nbsp;It aligns with Purdue\u2019s strategic focus on AI and data science, leverages faculty expertise in governance and ethics through labs such&nbsp;as Governance&nbsp;and Responsible AI Lab (GRAIL)&nbsp;and the International Politics and Responsible Tech Lab&nbsp;and complements existing programs like the Master of&nbsp;Science in Artificial&nbsp;Intelligence&nbsp;and Master of&nbsp;Science&nbsp;in Data Science by adding a critical policy dimension to technical training.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\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                <h4 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-43586a75-e4ee-4f9c-a2b5-082aac0c35e6\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-43586a75-e4ee-4f9c-a2b5-082aac0c35e6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Why Seek a\u00a0Graduate Certificate in Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology?<\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-43586a75-e4ee-4f9c-a2b5-082aac0c35e6\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accelerated Learning for Career Advancement<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete your graduate certificate in just&nbsp;12&nbsp;credit hours, with only four&nbsp;courses, to&nbsp;quickly gain valuable AI skills and boost your career trajectory in less time than a traditional degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flexible Online Learning with Purdue\u2019s Expertise<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Study at your own pace through asynchronous&nbsp;courses with&nbsp;opportunities for live engagement via office hours and seminars. Learn from expert instructors while balancing your career and personal life.<\/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                <h4 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-0abb2111-a4e2-4603-a3ad-21bc0bc62ace\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-0abb2111-a4e2-4603-a3ad-21bc0bc62ace\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong><strong>Benefits of a Graduate Certificate from Purdue University<\/strong><\/strong><\/button>\n                <\/h4>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-0abb2111-a4e2-4603-a3ad-21bc0bc62ace\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor\u2019s degree, Purdue\u2019s 100&nbsp;percent&nbsp;online graduate certificates take less time than a full master\u2019s degree program. They are valuable&nbsp;to&nbsp;individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a&nbsp;stepping stone&nbsp;toward a master\u2019s degree\u202fsince they allow students to earn\u202facademic credits that may apply to a future graduate\u202fprogram. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/purdues-stackable-online-graduate-certificates-can-help-professionals-get-more-return-on-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more about graduate certificates here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-both is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h2 id=\"form\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-h\">Request Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/purdue.tfaforms.net\/19?tfa_20=a0iUw000006Xw9qIAC\" frameborder=\"0\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-gold-background remove-color container\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gold-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-small has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"facts\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology Quick Program Facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-rtb-row  \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-small\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"columns\">\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen 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\">Total Credits<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen 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\">Online Format<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen 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\">4<\/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>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-rtb-row  \">\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 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class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Cost per Credit Hour<\/span>\n                                                                                                <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__source\">\n                                                        Out-of-state and international residents                                                    <\/span>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left 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\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/treasurer\/finance\/bursar-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of the Bursar<\/a>\u202fwebsite shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in&nbsp;determining&nbsp;a student\u2019s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use&nbsp;our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/dfa\/cost\/calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tuition calculator<\/a>\u202fto estimate tuition costs.&nbsp;<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\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 padding-right-cs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading font-h\"><strong>Fast Track &nbsp;Your Expertise in Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">\n<li>Students will develop strategies to support the thoughtful, ethical and responsible use of AI and data technology. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will examine the evolving policy and regulatory landscape surrounding AI, data and emerging technologies. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will develop practical skills in policy development, impact assessments, compliance and governance. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will evaluate the ethical, societal and organizational implications of AI and data technology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large padding-both\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/getty2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7451\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/getty2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/getty2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/getty2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/getty2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/getty2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"courses\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"career\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal has-white-background\"><div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column is-full tab-container\"><div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><div class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__headers\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"header-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-0\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__header  active\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-0\"><span class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__header-text\">Curriculum<\/span><\/button><button id=\"header-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-1\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__header \" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-1\"><span class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__header-text\">Requirements<\/span><\/button><button id=\"header-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-2\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__header \" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-2\"><span class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__header-text\">Career Outcomes<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container tab-content\"><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column is-full\">\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__panel active\" aria-labelledby=\"header-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-0\" id=\"panel-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-0\">\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 tab-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468.jpg\" alt=\"artificial chat Chat with AI or Artificial Intelligence. Digital chatbot, robot application, OpenAI generate. Futuristic technology.\" class=\"wp-image-3603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1462024468-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Curriculum, course titles, and numbers are subject to change at the discretion of the program faculty and administration. Not all program courses will be available during every session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tab-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 12<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Courses <strong>(9 credit hours)<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">\n<li>POL 52101-Applied Public Policy: Institutions, Processes, Practices&nbsp;(3&nbsp;credit)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52601-Technology, AI, and Ethics in Public Policy and Public Administration&nbsp;(3&nbsp;credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52701-Local to Global Governance of Data, AI, and Emerging Technology&nbsp;(3&nbsp;credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selective Courses <strong>(3 credit hours, choose one)<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">\n<li>GRAD 50600-Big Data Tools and Technologies (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRAD 50700-Cross Domain Data Communication and Visualization (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 50100-Political Science:&nbsp;Methodology&nbsp;(3&nbsp;credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 50601-Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52000-Special Topics in Public&nbsp;Policy&nbsp;(3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POL 52901-Applied Policy and Program Evaluation (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCLA&nbsp;51000-Data and Science Storytelling (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCLA 52100-Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCLA 52200-Artificial Intelligence Policy, Governance, and Ethics (3 credits)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__panel\" aria-labelledby=\"header-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-1\" id=\"panel-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-1\">\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 tab-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-getty-image1-1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-getty-image1-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-getty-image1-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-getty-image1-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-getty-image1-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-getty-image1-1-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-2-1024x683.jpg\" 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.\" class=\"wp-image-3598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1513403586-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tab-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology Graduate Certificate has the following admission requirements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.0 cumulative GPA (or equivalent)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The GRE or GMAT exam is not required for admission&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please follow these steps as you prepare your application for the online graduate certificate. You may apply for up to two programs on one application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gradapply.purdue.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>application account<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and log in to start your graduate application.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the following options:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Campus and Program Tab:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed graduate major: Political Science&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Details Tab:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Area of Interest: Leave blank&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree Objective: Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology Graduate Certificate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test Scores are optional.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>required materials<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application. The application must be fully submitted and the application fee paid in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gradapply.purdue.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>application portal<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs-horizontal__panel\" aria-labelledby=\"header-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-2\" id=\"panel-f52ba3db-bbcf-4f94-84aa-0168dd3f056e-2\">\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 tab-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-rtb-row  \">\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\">\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\">40,081<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Unique Job Postings<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column\">\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\">43%<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Projected Growth<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column\">\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\">$149k<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Median Advertised salaries<\/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>Source: Lightcast<sup>TM<\/sup>&nbsp;(2025). Unique job postings for July 2024-25. Projected growth for years 2019-2029.<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tab-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/getty-image-6-1-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/getty-image-6-1-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/getty-image-6-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/getty-image-6-1-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/getty-image-6-1-1536x999.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/getty-image-6-1.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 is-style-wide\" \/>\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<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-left \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Top Job Titles<\/h2>\n                                                \n            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\"><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Governance and Policy for AI and Data Technology graduate certificate gives professionals a strong foundation in AI. When combined with technical courses in engineering, mathematics and coding, the skills this degree teaches can prepare professionals for careers like software engineer,\u202fdata scientist and\u202fmachine learning engineer. Additionally,\u202fproduct managers\u202fand\u202fbusiness analysts\u202fplay important roles in guiding AI-driven initiatives and translating data insights into effective business solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-left \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Top Industries<\/h2>\n                                                \n            <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\"><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several major industries offer strong career opportunities for professionals with a foundation in AI. These include\u202ftechnology,\u202fgovernment and\u202ffinance, each leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency and drive innovation. 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