IBM SkillsBuild Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Build practical, job-ready skills to use artificial intelligence confidently and responsibly. Through this IBM SkillsBuild certificate, you’ll learn how to evaluate AI tools, improve workflows, develop effective prompts, manage risk, and collaborate with AI to solve real-world business challenges.

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Self-paced, 100% online

13 learning modules

About 70 hours

Completely Free

Overview

The IBM SkillsBuild Certificate in Artificial Intelligence provides students with a practical foundation in AI concepts and tools, as well as an understanding of when, where, and how AI should be used. Topics include generative AI, machine learning, prompt development, automation, AI ethics, risk management, data security, human-AI collaboration, enterprise AI, and emerging technologies. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, students develop the skills to evaluate AI solutions, use AI more effectively, and make thoughtful decisions about its role in everyday and workplace tasks.

What You’ll Learn

Build practical AI skills that can be applied across industries and job functions. with these core skills:

Evaluate AI tools and determine when they are appropriate for a task

Develop effective prompts and refine AI-generated outputs

Use AI to improve efficiency, automate tasks, and support decision making

Identify ethical, privacy, security, and other risks associated with AI

Combine human expertise with AI capabilities to solve workplace challenges

From Certificate to Bachelor’s

Upon completion of the Artificial Intelligence certificate, eligible credits may be applied toward a UoPeople undergraduate degree program, helping you build toward a degree while developing in-demand AI skills.

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Martha C.
Health Science
USA

Curriculum / Courses

The IBM SkillsBuild Certificate in Artificial Intelligence is designed to build practical AI fluency through four skills-based microcredentials. Each includes hands-on activities, assessments, and real-world capstone projects.

Responsible AI and Risk Management
AI Efficiencies and Governance
Human-AI Collaborative Planning
Enterprise AI Business Solutions

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Careers

Where can AI skills take you? AI skills are relevant across business functions and industries, including:

AI-enabled business operations

Process improvement and automation

Digital transformation

Technology-enabled decision making

As a UoPeople student, you’re never on your own—our Career Service Center provides resume feedback, networking tips, interview techniques and more.

Beyond ChatGPT: What's Next for GenAI?

What began as an advance in text generation is beginning to reset expectations for how quickly and effectively knowledge can be produced.

What are AI Ethics?

With AI tools now ubiquitous, the ethics surrounding their use have become a hot topic.

EARN CREDITS TOWARD A DEGREE

GRADUATE FOR LESS THAN $6,000

*Based on the number of credits successfully transferred and applicable program requirements.

Paying for School

Thanks to our collaboration, IBM SkillsBuild certificates are available to UoPeople students completely free – so you can earn an industry-recognized credential and advance your career at no cost.

For students who wish to continue toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, we charge only a $60 application fee, and a $180 assessment fee per undergraduate course. UoPeople does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. Our mission is to make it possible for everyone to afford higher education.

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Flexibility

Concerned about managing your studies while you work or juggle family life? Don’t be! Over half of our students are successfully studying while working, raising families, or both. You can too! UoPeople is proud to be the world’s most flexible option for earning tuition-free certificates and degrees. Learn more about how our programs are specially designed to work for you:

Asynchronous Learning

At UoPeople there are no live lectures, and no set class times. Instead, you can enjoy the freedom of online flexibility and study on your own schedule. Complete assignments during your commute, on your lunch break, or after the kids are in bed. As long as your course work is finished by the end of each week you’ll stay on track for graduation.

Accessible Technology

All you need to study at UoPeople is a stable internet connection – whether it’s on a desktop, laptop, or even your cell phone. Courses never require heavy video files, and the UoPeople Online Campus is compatible with most browsers.

Transfer Credits

Credits earned during certificate studies can be transferred within UoPeople if you decide to later pursue a degree with us. That means there’s no pressure to decide up-front between a certificate program and full degree!