Foundations in Artificial Intelligence Certificate

  • Programs Offered

    • Certificate
  • Delivery Options

    • On-Campus
    • Accelerated
  • Credits

    • 9 credits
  • Timeline

    • One–three semesters

Explore the Core of AI and Machine Learning at Michigan Tech

How do artificial intelligence (AI) systems recognize patterns, evaluate information, and solve complex problems? AI uses computational methods for tasks such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning. Machine learning (ML), a branch of AI, focuses on algorithms that learn from data.

Michigan Tech's on-campus Foundations in Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate examines the fundamental theories and techniques behind AI and ML. The program combines classroom learning with practical applications, emphasizing the analysis and design of algorithms, models, and agents.

Who is This Certificate For?

This certificate is designed for graduate students in computer science, data science, applied computer science, cybersecurity, and related technical disciplines who want to deepen their knowledge of AI and machine learning. It's also relevant to qualified professionals with backgrounds in computing, programming, and mathematics or statistics who want to expand their AI expertise.

What You Need to Know

You'll study fundamental AI techniques, including knowledge representation, reasoning, problem-solving, search methods, and machine learning. Coursework also covers classification, regression, clustering, and the evaluation of machine learning models. Through hands-on projects, you'll analyze and design algorithms, models, and agents while developing an understanding of their strengths, limitations, and computational requirements.

Admissions

To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering. See complete admissions requirements.

Accelerated Option

Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate

Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.

Credits

This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.

Contact

Graduate Director

Jean Mayo

Graduate Assistant

Janna Chittick

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Using a holistic approach, our graduate admissions team reviews applications on an individual and ongoing basis. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, but you will need to upload them later.

Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. We offer over 125 graduate certificates, master's degrees, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.