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Start building a real world powered by artificial intelligence
Want to know the future of commerce, entertainment and media? It’s already here. Tools and technologies in the field of artificial intelligence are becoming not just desirable but essential to modern-day operations. Grand View Research estimates that the global AI market size was valued at $196.63 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 36.6% from 2024 to 2030.1
Such an intense focus on artificial intelligence means businesses will need qualified professionals in the field. With your 100% online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence from Maryville, you can build the foundational skills to meet that demand. In just five classes (15 credit hours), you can build your proficiency in areas like mathematics for AI, Python, machine learning and ethics as you prepare to start a new career in AI — or move up in your current one.
Access 100% online coursework with no campus visits required.
Finish your professional certificate in just 5 classes.
Build real-world skills in a collaborative, project-based curriculum.
Complete for-credit coursework that you can apply toward a future master’s degree
Learn to use in-demand tools like R, Python, C++, Amazon Web Services, and Google Colaboratory.
Why pursue a certificate in AI fundamentals?
Maryville University has a long-standing reputation of innovation and future-focused learning in education. We designed our online fundamentals of AI program to meet your needs — and to address rapidly changing employer expectations. Education isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience and, if you’re looking for efficiency, a post-bachelor’s certificate can represent a way to upskill quickly.
Our online certificate program on the fundamentals of AI helps you develop practical, real-world experience and knowledge you can apply dynamically to your career. Not only that, but the 100% online format means you can study whenever you want and wherever you have an internet connection. We welcome learners from all backgrounds, but you may benefit from previous experience in areas like business, computer science, data science, machine learning or software development.
With your 100% online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, you can take advantage of a growing need for people with skills in the field. There were 31,610 vacancies in artificial intelligence jobs in the third quarter of 2024 — a 37.5% increase over the previous 12 months.2 The substantial demand for AI-related roles highlights the critical need for skilled professionals.
Want to go further in your artificial intelligence education?
Do you already have the fundamentals down? We’ve got you covered. In fact, we offer several options for learners who may already know the basics of artificial intelligence. If you’re looking for a higher-level program to help you advance in your education and career, consider one of these 100% online graduate-level options we offer:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Machine Learning
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence
If you complete your fundamentals of AI and advanced AI certificates and then decide to pursue further education, we offer a streamlined path toward earning your graduate degree. Our professional certificates are for-credit, meaning you can apply the coursework you completed toward a master’s in artificial intelligence. Then, complete your full degree in just two additional classes, significantly lowering your time to completion.
Flexible, affordable, and highly personalized
Study on your schedule. Access 100% online coursework with no campus visits required.
Benefit from streamlined admission. Apply with no entrance exams or fees and choose from three start dates.
Get personalized support. Take advantage of personalized counseling, 24/7 technical support, and many other resources to help you thrive and maximize your education.
Gain real-world experience. Complete project-based coursework and explore practical challenges and issues in a collaborative, outcomes-focused environment.
Learn from leaders in artificial intelligence. Engage with dedicated expert faculty who help connect the curriculum and their experience to actual industry scenarios.
Pursue further education. Apply the credits you earn from your certificate to a future master’s degree and finish more quickly.
What are the benefits of studying key artificial intelligence concepts?
With your professional certificate in fundamentals of AI, you can build the foundational skills to pursue roles and opportunities across many different sectors. Employers, tech developers, and innovators understand how valuable AI skills are, and as the field evolves, their potential importance and usefulness will only increase. Here are some trends that could shape the future of this exciting field:
Growing interest and investment in AI from businesses in many sectors
Development in virtual and augmented reality spaces, including the metaverse
Enhanced focus on AI in cybersecurity measures
Focus on AI-controlled technology like robotics, drones, and driverless vehicles
Emphasis on ethical implementation and use of AI and data
Voice and language as focal points for AI
Addressing the impending talent shortage of AI professionals
What can you do with an online certificate in the fundamentals in artificial intelligence?
Whether you’re looking for a way to break into a tech-forward, future-focused field or hoping to advance in your current career, your online post-bachelor’s certificate in the fundamentals of artificial intelligence can help you learn what you need to achieve your goals.
This technology has potential uses and applications across a wide range of industries in areas like business, commerce, entertainment, media, learning and social interaction, and employers are ready to invest. The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that worldwide spending on AI is projected to more than double by 2028, when it is expected to reach over half a trillion dollars.3
We designed our online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of AI to help you prepare to push boundaries and explore the endless opportunities available in this growing field. With your online AI certificate, you can:
- Learn the skills to become a practitioner of cutting-edge techniques and technologies relating to artificial intelligence and data science.
- Understand and explore applications of artificial intelligence and other disciplines across many industries and businesses.
- Develop independent learning and research skills to support a love of lifelong learning.
- Become a responsible steward of data and an ethical artificial intelligence practitioner.
Top careers in artificial intelligence
- AI analyst
- AI data scientist
- AI developer
- AI engineer
- AI interaction designer
- AI solutions architect
- Computer and information research scientist
- Cloud solutions engineer
- Data analyst/curator/engineer
- Digital knowledge manager
- Intelligence designer
- Machine learning engineer/data scientist
- Natural language processing (NLP) specialist
- Robotics analyst/engineer
You can work in a variety of settings, including:
- Colleges and universities
- Communication and data firms
- Government agencies
- Financial companies and firms
- Insurance agencies
- Large corporations
- Manufacturing firms
- Nonprofit organizations
- Security companies
- Small businesses
- Technology firms
What’s the market outlook for graduates with an online professional certificate in the fundamentals of artificial intelligence?
Businesses stand to invest heavily in AI
In the first quarter of 2024 alone, $3 billion was invested globally in AI.4 Artificial intelligence is already a priority for many businesses, but that commitment to the field — and the AI professionals who make it work — is only going to grow in the coming years.
Businesses are investing in AI like never before, and that means there’s plenty of opportunity. According to job board site Indeed, the share of job postings mentioning GenAI or related terms more than tripled between September 2023 and September 2024 in the United States alone.5
Employers face a shortage of qualified AI talent
The AI field is set to expand rapidly in the coming years, but employers face a potential talent shortage. Projections show that there may not be enough qualified, educated AI professionals to fill all the positions that become available. The majority (55%) of business leaders surveyed by Microsoft in 2024 expressed concern about their ability to find sufficient talent to fill positions within the next year.6
Our goal is to help you meet that demand — so you can thrive in a growing and lucrative field. While salaries vary depending on location and experience, your fundamentals in artificial intelligence professional certificate can help you qualify for in-demand positions.
Discover a rewarding career that extends beyond tech
Artificial intelligence can be as emotionally rewarding a field as it is financially. Some of the fields that could benefit the most from your skills as an AI practitioner include security, healthcare and even environmental sustainability, meaning you can pursue a career that gives you the chance to make a real impact. In fact, AI is already being used to further all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with potential for high impact in Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action.7
At Maryville, our program can help you prepare for this side of AI. Our professional certificate curriculum even features a course on AI ethics, so you can learn to build, deploy and operate this powerful technology responsibly. That will be important going forward: According to UNESCO’s recommendation on AI, in no other field is the ethical compass more relevant than in artificial intelligence.8
Why choose Maryville University’s online fundamentals in artificial intelligence certificate?
At Maryville, our goal is to help you prepare for today’s state-of-the-art careers — and for careers that don’t even exist yet. We understand that the best way to accomplish this is through practical, project-based coursework. Here, you can participate in collaborative, hands-on learning that is highly relevant to the field of AI. Our program focuses on areas of personal, professional, and educational development like technical expertise, problem-solving, and implementing AI in society.
Maryville is a leader in tech-forward, future-focused education. We designed our online post-bachelor’s certificate in fundamentals of AI to help you develop and operate artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, apply critical thinking and leadership skills, and build your proficiency in tools like R, Python, C++, Amazon Web Services and Google Colab.
At Maryville University, we know you’re brave, and we’ve got your back. We’re here for you from application through graduation — and beyond. We believe student outcomes are the only true measurement of a university’s success, so we’re focused on being in your corner to ensure you get what you need to maximize your educational experience and your career potential. We do it because it works.
With Maryville Online’s professional certificate in AI fundamentals, you can:
Earn a streamlined credential that can help you build your foundation in AI in less than a year.
Build your advanced skill set and prepare for careers in AI through a real-world, project-based curriculum.
Learn in a collaborative environment with expert faculty who can help connect classroom theory with what you’ll see in the real world.
Benefit from a dedicated student support advisor from application through graduation.
Access your coursework 100% online and on your time through Canvas, our intuitive, easy-to-use online learning platform, with technical support available 24/7. As you build your skills in artificial intelligence concepts, you can easily connect with classmates, colleagues and professors at your convenience through discussion boards, emails and other collaborative environments.
Maryville University was founded in 1872 and has been dedicated to providing accessible, top-quality education ever since. We have a demonstrated, 150-year history of service to and care for our students, and we judge our success by yours. We’re proud of our reputation for quality academics and affordability, because it demonstrates our devotion to meeting the highest possible standards in data science education.
Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence curriculum
Our online post-bachelor’s certificate is designed to give you a streamlined path toward your career goals in artificial intelligence. The project-based curriculum allows you to learn by doing, so you can build practical skills to apply to your current career or prepare for your future. Best of all, you can earn your professional certificate in fundamentals of AI 100% online in about one year.
Our curriculum comprises five classes (15 credit hours) that cover the basics of artificial intelligence, as well as vital areas of knowledge and in-demand skills. The central class, online Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, helps you build your foundation in concepts like history of AI, logic, game theory, search algorithms, knowledge representation and automated planning. Then, other classes feature more in-depth discussions in areas like:
- Mathematics for artificial intelligence
- Python programming
- Machine learning
- Ethics in artificial intelligence
Core Courses (15 credit hours)
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This course provides students with the necessary mathematical background to understand algorithms encountered in machine learning, artificial intelligence and related fields. Topics covered include probability theory, statistics, calculus, calculus, linear algebra and optimization.
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This course covers data types, statements, expressions, control flow, top Python core libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn) and modeling libraries (Statsmodels and Scikit-learn). Project-based learning is used to help students develop effective problem-solving skills and effective collaboration skills. Note: This course is for graduate students only. Related Courses: DSCI 303
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This course provides an introduction to machine learning. Topics include: supervised learning; machine learning algorithms; learning theory; reinforcement learning and adaptive control; neural networks, and applications of machine learning to data mining, autonomous navigation and web data processing. Note: This course is for graduate students only. Related Courses: DSCI 408
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This course provides an introduction to the field of artificial intelligence. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: history of artificial intelligence, logic, game theory, search algorithms, knowledge representation and automated planning. Prerequisite: DSCI 503
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This course introduces students to a range of potential ethical issues related to the current and future use of artificial intelligence. Topics discussed will include the role of artificial intelligence in society, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in areas such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, government and law enforcement.
Students who complete the Fundamentals of AI and Advanced AI certificates can take an additional 6 credit hours of courses to earn the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence degree.
A student who completes two or more post-baccalaureate certificates in Machine Learning, Big Data, or Artificial Intelligence may apply some courses toward the requirements of multiple certificates. However, at least 9 credit hours of coursework leading toward the completion of any certificate must be used solely to meet the requirements of that particular certificate.
All course requirements for completion of either certificate must be completed within two years of enrollment into the certificate program.
Ready for your next step?
What comes next in your AI education?
Once you complete your certificate in AI fundamentals, you can choose to apply your knowledge in a career in the field, or you can pursue further education. If you choose the latter option, Maryville University can help you complete the next step more quickly.
We offer two AI credentials more advanced than the fundamentals in AI certificate. Both can be completed 100% online: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence (Coming in fall 2023) and Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence.
You can complete the advanced AI certificate in just four additional classes (12 credit hours), adding many more in-depth and in-demand skills to your portfolio. Then, if you decide to take the next step and dive deeper in your AI education, you can apply the credits you’ve earned and complete your master’s in artificial intelligence in just two additional classes instead of the standard 11 courses. That means you can potentially complete your master’s degree in just one additional academic term.
Whatever you decide, we’re here to help you from application through graduation and beyond.
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- Artificial Intelligence Market Size, Share, Growth Report 2030. (2024). Grand View Research. Retrieved December 10, 2024. ↩︎
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