Graduate Certificate – Artificial Intelligence

The Graduate Certificate – Artificial Intelligence at Athabasca University is a 12-credit online graduate credential made up of four courses delivered through team-based coursework, with a minimum of six credits required to be completed through Athabasca University. It can be completed in as little as 1.5 years, with a maximum of two years. The curriculum covers machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning, data mining, and ethical considerations in AI system design. Students take these courses in shared virtual classrooms alongside Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems students, and credits earned may be applied toward that MSc CIS degree if the graduate is admitted to it within seven years. The certificate is designed for information technology developers and leaders who want to build AI expertise and best practices for constructing intelligent systems, particularly those seeking focused, practical skills in a shorter time frame than a full master's program requires. It suits working IT professionals looking to add applied AI competency to an existing technical background, or to test their interest in graduate-level AI study before committing to the longer MSc CIS program.