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AI Certificate Courses (Coming Soon)

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Professional Development and CEUs

Our AI Certificate Courses, Responsible AI for the Workplace and Applied AI for Working Professionals, were created for working professionals, managers, and executives who want to lead responsibly, ethically, and strategically in an AI-driven world.

These 100% online courses are built for busy professionals and combine flexible, asynchronous learning with optional live sessions to support discussion, application, and real-world implementation. 

What sets these courses apart is the expertise behind their design. Developed in collaboration with faculty from CSUMB’s College of Business, including faculty from our fully online MBA program, the courses are led by experienced educators and industry professionals, who bring deep academic knowledge and real-world leadership experience in responsible business practices and emerging technologies. Their work as educators and researchers ensures the curriculum is both rigorous and highly relevant to today’s workplace.

Building on a strong foundation in business education, these AI certificate courses reflect the same academic rigor and emphasis on responsible business leadership that define our online MBA program. In addition, our AI certificate courses are supported by the CSU Chancellor’s Office, reinforcing their alignment with systemwide priorities and workforce needs.

Click the button below to join our interest list and be the first to know when registration opens, with courses launching in Summer 2026.

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AI Courses (Launching Soon)

Throughout these courses, you will learn how to navigate bias, transparency, accountability, and compliance in AI-driven decision-making. You’ll build the confidence to lead teams through AI adoption and apply practical tools and strategies in real-world professional settings.

This course introduces professionals to the foundations of artificial intelligence with an emphasis on responsible business practice. You will experiment with AI tools, examine their impact across industries, and explore leadership and communication in AI-driven environments. The course also covers marketing applications and ethical frameworks, culminating in the development of your own Responsible AI Playbook—a personalized toolkit for applying AI responsibly in your professional work.

  • Explore how AI transforms industries, leadership, and workplace practices
  • Apply AI tools to business communication, management, and marketing tasks
  • Critically examine ethical and societal implications of AI in business
  • Build a framework for responsible and sustainable AI adoption in organizations

This course focuses on applying AI tools in real-world business contexts. Through hands-on learning, you will explore how to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and lead responsibly in AI-integrated environments. You will actively build and apply your learning to your professional setting, strengthening your ability to work more effectively while maintaining ethical and responsible practices.

  • Integrate leading AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) into daily business workflows
  • Interpret and visualize data with AI for better decision-making
  • Build no-code AI bots for HR, customer support, and operations
  • Develop a responsible AI adoption roadmap for your workplace

Course Details

Our AI courses are designed for busy professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing meaningful learning.

  • Length: 5 weeks per course
  • Format: 100% online
  • Structure: Asynchronous learning with optional live touchpoints for discussion, Q&A, and real-world application

This format allows you to learn on your own schedule while still having opportunities to engage with instructors and peers.

These courses are designed to align with your professional goals and learning needs.

You may:

  • Take both courses for a more comprehensive learning experience
  • Enroll in a single course that best fits your interests or immediate goals

While each course can be taken independently, we recommend starting with Responsible AI for the Workplace, which introduces key concepts, ethical frameworks, and foundational knowledge.

Applied AI for Working Professionals builds on this foundation with a focus on hands-on application, tools, and workflows.

Upon successful completion of each course, you will earn a CSUMB digital badge recognizing your achievement and skills.

This badge can be:

  • Shared on LinkedIn and other professional platforms
  • Added to your résumé or portfolio
  • Used to demonstrate your ability to apply AI responsibly and effectively in professional settings

These courses are designed to provide practical, real-world learning experiences that you can immediately apply in your professional environment.

Through hands-on activities, guided exercises, and real-world scenarios, you will gain experience using AI tools, developing effective prompts, and making informed, responsible decisions in AI-driven contexts.

“This course provided invaluable insights through stakeholder analysis and hands-on AI applications. I learned how to craft effective prompts to get the precise information needed, enhancing my ability to lead responsibly and make informed decisions in today’s AI-driven business landscape.”
— Felicia Zamora, Pilot Participant, Responsible AI for the Workplace

Registration Information

AI Course Schedule
Our AI courses are planned to launch in Summer 2026. Official course start and end dates are currently being finalized.

Additional course dates will be offered throughout the year to provide flexibility for those who are unable to participate in the summer term.

Once registration opens, this page will be updated with full schedule details and enrollment information.

These AI courses are ideal for professionals who want to understand and apply artificial intelligence in a practical, responsible, and strategic way—without needing a technical background.

You should consider enrolling if you are:

  • A working professional looking to improve efficiency, decision-making, and productivity using AI tools
  • A manager or leader seeking to guide teams and organizations through AI adoption and change
  • A business professional interested in applying AI to marketing, operations, communication, or strategy
  • An entrepreneur or small business owner looking to leverage AI to grow and streamline your business
  • A CSUMB student or alumnus wanting to build career-ready skills and strengthen your résumé

Whether you take one course or complete both, you will gain practical, real-world skills you can immediately apply in your work.

Each AI course is offered at $399 per course.

You may choose to enroll in a single course based on your interests, or complete both courses for a more comprehensive understanding of AI in the workplace.