[Technology]
AI Essentials Professional Certificate
Get fluent in AI for your job — use generative AI tools, master Google's prompting framework, and apply AI responsibly across any role.
🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do
- Use generative AI tools to generate ideas, content, and informed decisions at work.
- Write effective prompts with Google's 5-step framework.
- Apply prompting to data analysis, presentations, and everyday work tasks.
- Use AI as a creative and expert partner with advanced prompting techniques.
- Identify bias and use AI responsibly and securely.
💼 Career Opportunities With This Certificate
- AI / Automation Specialist — $90K–$220K (approx.) (BLS)
- Data Analyst — $65K–$190K (approx.) (BLS)
- Business / Operations Analyst — $50K–$170K (approx.) (BLS)
AI is rapidly transforming the workplace — using generative AI tools effectively is becoming a baseline skill employers expect across roles and industries. (BLS)
✓ Why This Fits Your Life
You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.
- 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
- 12-month access from the day you enroll
- No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy
⏱ How Long It Takes
- Finish in as little as 1 week at 20 hrs/wk
- Or 2 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
- Total certificate hours: 13 Hrs
🏆 What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
- 2 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units
📋 Requirements to Enroll
No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.
📅 Access Timing
Learners will:
- Get access to their certificate courses approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
- Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.
💵 Refund Policy
We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.
To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.
