Undergraduate Certificate Artificial Intelligence
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Why earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from Strayer?
The Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to give students a solid understanding of AI concepts and their practical applications. The three certificate courses do not assume prior knowledge of computer programming.
Gain a competitive edge with essential AI skills
Whether you’re looking to enhance your current career path or explore a new trajectory, an Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence will help you understand, implement and apply AI techniques and tools effectively. You’ll participate in hands-on AI exercises and engineer prompts while examining responsible AI practices.
Skills you’ll learn with a Strayer Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
A Strayer certificate can help prepare you for career opportunities in AI while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Develop practical skills through hands-on exercises using AI tools and frameworks.
- Analyze the ethical implications of AI and develop an understanding of responsible AI practices.
- Learn techniques for crafting effective prompts and designing prompt-based models.
- Apply prompt engineering to various natural language processing tasks.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve model performance.
Earn your certificate from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence cost breakdown
- 3 courses, $1525 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $25 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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What coursework do you need to specialize in artificial intelligence?
You'll get an overview of AI and learn about its history and impact on various industries. You'll learn about AI models that generate human-like text and you'll explore topics such as reinforcement learning, ethical considerations, fairness and interpretability in AI. View all courses.
Certificate courses
This course provides an overview of artificial intelligence, exploring its history, applications and impact on various industries. The course also covers ethical considerations and societal implications of AI. Practical exercises using popular AI tools and frameworks will provide hands-on experience.
This course introduces learners to the concept of prompt engineering, a crucial aspect of building AI models that understand and generate human-like text. They will explore techniques for prompt design, optimization, and fine-tuning, with an emphasis on natural language processing tasks. Students will learn techniques for designing prompts, understanding their impact on model performance and leveraging prompts for various AI applications. Prerequisite: CIS211
This course explores advanced applications of AI in various domains, such as healthcare, finance and autonomous systems and other industries. The course emphasizes practical implementation and real-world case studies to demonstrate the application of AI techniques. Topics such as reinforcement learning, ethical considerations, fairness and interpretability in AI are included.
How to apply for a certificate at Strayer?
The admissions process takes a few simple steps. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement
A high school diploma or equivalent, an unofficial transcript or an official transcript
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.

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