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AI for Professional Practice (Certificate)

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The AI for Professional Practice certificate allows students to earn a stand‑alone credential while building practical knowledge of AI concepts and tools used in professional settings.

Degrees & Offerings
  • Certificate
Location
  • Online
Department
College
Program Contact
MSIDT Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
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Program Overview

  • Career‑Focused Skills: Students learn how to apply AI tools in real workplace scenarios — including business, education, communications, and administrative settings — making the certificate valuable across industries.
  • Flexible Online Format: 100% online delivery supports working professionals and students with busy schedules.
  • No Technical Background Required: The program is designed for students from any major or profession who want to use AI effectively, not build or code AI systems.
  • Ethical & Responsible AI Use: A strong emphasis on understanding the risks, limitations, and responsible use of AI in professional environments.
  • Hands‑On Practice: Students work directly with widely used AI tools and emerging systems to build confidence and practical experience.
  • Stackable Credential: The certificate can complement a degree or enhance a professional résumé as a standalone credential.

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Courses and Curriculum

An individual with a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college, who earned an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, may apply for admission to the AI for Professional Practice certificate. Admission requirements include:

  • A completed application form for graduate studies at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·
  • $35 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • A one to two-page essay describing the applicant's interest in AI for Professional Practice

International applicants must complete a separate application form for the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 570 on the TOEFL is required for admission to the program.

AI for Professional Practice Certificate Requirements

  • 12 credits required for certificate completion
  • Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the certificate.

Certificate Requirements

  Certificate Progress: Enrolled students can review program requirements and track progress toward certificate completion using the university’s degree audit and advising tool, .

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

  1. Define key artificial intelligence concepts and terminology.
  2. Identify common professional use cases for AI technologies.
  3. Apply prompting strategies to generate useful AI outputs.
  4. Evaluate AI tools, chatbots, and agents for professional tasks.
  5. Recognize ethical considerations related to AI use.
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Careers

The AI Professional Practice Certificate gives students practical, real‑world skills to use AI confidently in any career. It focuses on everyday AI tools, effective prompting, and ethical use — preparing graduates for a wide range of AI‑supported roles across industries. Example roles may include:

Potential Job Opportunities

  • AI‑Enhanced Business Analyst
  • AI‑Supported Marketing Specialist
  • Instructional Designer
  • AI Tools Coordinator
  • Operations or Workflow Automation Assistant
  • Content Creator or Communications Assistant

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Program Faculty

M.S. Instructional Design and Technology Professor

Jessica Briskin

  • MSIDT Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
  • Bloomsburg
M.S. Instructional Design and Technology Professor

Karl M. Kapp

  • Professor of Instructional Design and Technology
  • Bloomsburg

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