AI for Leaders and Executives Certificate

Learn to Drive AI Innovation and Maintain a Competitive Edge

The Certificate in AI for strategic leadership equips forward-thinking leaders and executives with the essential knowledge and strategic insights to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for organizational success. This comprehensive online asynchronous certificate empowers decision-makers to develop and implement AI initiatives that align with business objectives and drive innovation.  Participants will explore foundational AI concepts, build responsible AI frameworks, and learn to manage AI-driven transformations through in-depth courses covering ethical governance, strategic alignment, and practical implementation. By engaging with real-world case studies, simulations, and hands-on assignments, leaders will gain the skills to assess organizational readiness, navigate regulatory challenges, and create AI roadmaps that deliver measurable impact.  

Certificate Requirements

To earn a professional certificate in AI for Leaders and Executives, participants must:

• Complete the four required courses – (8.0 graduate level extension credits).
• Complete all coursework with a final grade of C or better.
• Submit a one-time certificate fee of $45.

Learn more about the University of San Diego’s Professional and Continuing Education Certificate Benefits and Policies.

COurse Schedule

Our Online Self-Paced courses are open year round.  Please note: AAI-X800 and AAI-X803 need to be taken first and last as listed.  AAI-X801 and AAI-X802 may be take in between those two courses in any order.

Online/In-Class Learning Information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:.

• Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
• Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
• Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
• Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
• Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.

Curriculum

Materials will be specifically created solely for these courses – all original.

Benefits

Completing the AI for Leaders and Executives Certificate program will empower professionals to integrate AI insights into their leadership practices and strategic planning, driving value and innovation across their organizations and companies.

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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