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Applied Artificial Intelligence (Certificate)

Earn Your Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Find Your ForwardLearn Strategic Use of AI to Move Your Career Forward

A basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a necessity for business success. Seton Hill’s 12-credit online Certificate in Applied AI will prepare you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to:

  • Apply AI tools and techniques to improve decision-making, automate processes and generate insights from data.
  • Evaluate AI solutions, manage risk implementation and communicate insights to stakeholders.
  • Prepare for the impact rapid changes in AI will have on every industry.

Why Choose Seton Hill’s Certificate in Applied AI?

Enhanced Career Opportunities

Seton Hill’s Certificate in Applied AI provides an additional layering of AI capability onto traditional business roles. It is ideal for business professionals and managers seeking to enhance their analytical capabilities and remain competitive in an increasingly data-driven economy.

It can also serve as a foundation for high-paying positions such as:High Career Placement Rate

  • AI Strategy Manager
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • AI Project Manager

As a Seton Hill student, our award-winning Career and Professional Development Center will help you locate, and prepare for, new career opportunities.  Plus - the resources of our Career Center will remain available to you after you graduate, for free.

Gain AI Skills in a Quick Timeframe

In less than 1 year, you will be able to:

  • Understand core AI and machine learning concepts.
  • Evaluate AI applications across business functions.
  • Identify ethical and legal considerations in AI deployment.
  • Communicate AI-based insights to non-technical audiences.

Flexible, Online Courses

Courses are online and asynchronous (which means you can take your weekly class when it’s convenient for you.) Courses are offered in 8-week sessions year-round.

Online Program

Course topics include:

  • Introduction to AI
  • Leveraging Business Analytics and AI
  • Leading Change with Organizational Ethics
  • Analytical Methods
  • Leading AI and Digital Transformation
  • Managing Cyber Threat Intelligence

Rolling Admissions with 5 Starts Per Year

You can start this certificate in August, October, January, March or May.

Expert Faculty

Aid Available

Faculty in this program are knowledgeable, dedicated professors with practical business expertise.

You Can Afford It

Seton Hill’s tuition is competitive and we also offer financial assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Admission Requirements?
  • A completed graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
  • An official transcript from the accredited institution where your bachelor's degree was conferred. (An undergraduate degree in communication, marketing, public relations, or a business-related field—or work experience comparable to this academic preparation—is preferred. Other majors will be considered; additional coursework to meet prerequisites, such as quantitative analysis or statistics, may be necessary for specific core courses.) 
  • An official transcript from the accredited institution in which postbaccalaureate or graduate course work was completed, if applicable.
  • Three letters of  professional recommendation.
  • A current resume.
  • Prerequisites: Seton Hill courses SSS 250 Introductory Statistics or SBU 502 MBA MBA Orientation & Fundamentals (Business), Quantitative Analysis & Statistics module or equivalent. 
How Long Does This Certificate Take to Complete?
8 - 10 months, depending on when you start and how you schedule your classes. You will have an advisor who will help you figure out the best schedule for you.

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