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Online professional certificate courses from Florida International University

Ten career-focused programs built for working professionals — live support, hands-on AI tools, and a portfolio piece you can show in your next performance review.

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Expert-led

Supported every step

5-10 weeks

Part-time friendly

100% Online

+ Live expert sessions

Courses for professionals

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Every program includes the Florida International University Certificate of Completion, hands-on AI tool practice, and a portfolio piece you can show in your next performance review.

AI Essentials

Build the professional-grade AI skills every modern professional needs and supercharge your career in just 5 weeks.

ChatGPTClaudeGemini

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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AI Automation

Build powerful automations for your business with AI and no-code tools. Learn the foundations of AI agents and agentic AI. No coding required!

ChatGPTMiroGemini Notebook+3

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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AI for HR Professionals

When you’re stretched thin, every minute matters. Build practical AI skills that help you work smarter, stay ahead, and make a bigger impact in your HR role in just 5 weeks.

ChatGPTZapierNotebook LM

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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AI for Data Analysis

In 5 weeks, build a repeatable AI framework that takes you from raw data to a leadership-ready recommendation—no coding, no waiting, no analyst required.

ClaudeGoogle Sheets

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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AI for Marketing

When every marketing decision counts, guesswork isn’t enough. Build hands-on AI skills to improve speed, sharpen insight, and strengthen your impact as a marketer—in just 5 weeks.

ChatGPTGeminiMake.com

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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AI for Sales Professionals

Build a repeatable AI system for your entire sales funnel and the playbook to close more deals in just 5 weeks.

ChatGPTGammaHunter+1

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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Vibe Coding

You have the ideas. Now let AI write the code while you direct it—turning your insights into real, working tools in just 5 weeks. It's called vibe coding, and it's easier than you think.

LovableClaudeGitHub+2

5 wks · Online + LIVE

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Digital Marketing Science

Master AI-powered digital marketing skills and earn in-demand certifications to transform your career in 10 weeks.

ChatGPTGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Ads+3

10 wks · Online + LIVE

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Project Management

Master essential project management frameworks, AI-powered tools, and real-world projects to supercharge your CAPM® exam prep and career potential.

MS ProjectJiraGoogle Sheets+1

10 wks · Online + LIVE

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Learn key skills from top business analysts in 10 weeks. Practice SQL and Tableau. Master AI-powered analytics techniques. Learn online at your own pace, with continuous support from a dedicated learning team.

TableauSQLChatGPT

10 wks · Online + LIVE

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Built for Florida Professionals

Wherever you work in Florida, these skills apply

From Miami's global business and travel hub to Tampa Bay's finance and insurance sector, Florida teams across the state are adopting the same AI and data tools you'll practice in every program.

Miami

Home to a dense cluster of tech and consulting firms — and, fittingly, the world's cruise capital, with Royal Caribbean anchoring South Florida's global travel industry.

Tech + ConsultingTravel + Tourism

Tampa Bay

Commercial banking and insurance giants like Citigroup and USAA anchor one of Florida's largest financial hubs, alongside a growing aerospace sector.

Finance + InsuranceAerospace

Orlando

Beyond the theme parks, Orlando is home to Lockheed Martin's simulation and training technology division — one of the country's largest, lesser-known defense-tech clusters.

Defense + SimulationMedia + Entertainment

+466%

The market is moving

year-over-year increase in Florida job postings that ask for at least one AI skill

Source: Lightcast Job Analytics, 2026

Meet our instructors

Learn from industry leaders, not just lecturers.

AI Essentials

Kori Ashton

Chief Executive Officer

AI Essentials

Danoosh Kapadia

AI-Powered Growth Strategist

AI Essentials

Megan Dixon

Vice President, Data

AI Automation

Michelle Lentz

Chief Technologist & AI Strategist

AI Automation

Susan Morrow

Founder & CEO

AI Automation

Anitha Mercy

Chief Technology Officer

AI Automation

Nicholas Saller

Owner

AI for HR Professionals

Jenelle Buatti

Workforce Strategist, Institute for Corporate Productivity

AI for HR Professionals

Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson

VP of Talent Enablement and Chief Learning Officer, Allstate

AI for HR Professionals

Maggie Wong

Director, People Operations

AI for HR Professionals

Vic Akosile

AI and People Analytics, Cloudflare

AI for HR Professionals

Maisha L. Cannon

Founder & Advisor, The Collab Lab, Inc.

AI for Data Analysis

Chiara Barden

HR Transformation & Workforce AI Leader

AI for Data Analysis

Samantha Clark

Data Strategy Leader & Analytics Systems

AI for Data Analysis

Annu Kristipati

Data Analyst & Enterprise AI Leader

AI for Data Analysis

Gabriel Klingman

Fractional COO & AI Systems Strategist

AI for Marketing

Quincy Smith

SEO & Organic Growth Strategist

AI for Marketing

Benjamin Kepner

Chief Marketing Officer

AI for Sales

Christine Volden

25+ Years in Sales Leadership; Creator of the Quiet Selling Method

AI for Sales

Elijah Mutter

Sales Enablement Program Manager at Uber; AI Adoption Lead

AI for Sales

Jenica Bridges

Strategic CPG Leader; Retail Operations & Automation

Vibe Coding

Jamie Lee

E-commerce & Retail Leader

Vibe Coding

Kevin Norvell

Small Business & AI Enablement Expert

Vibe Coding

Ray Miskiewicz

Digital Marketing Leader & AI Trainer

Vibe Coding

Leigh Fonseca

Product & Data Leader

Vibe Coding

Sammy Sirak

Software Engineer & Founder

Digital Marketing

Sharon Lee Thony

CEO of SLTC, Board Director, Adjunct Professor

Digital Marketing

Carolina Lasso

Author and Founder, Plenari

Digital Marketing

Latasha James

Owner of James + Park

Project Management

Haylye Plaster

Integrator

Project Management

Amer Custovic

Senior Project Manager, Wells Fargo, Bank of America

Project Management

Samantha Barrow

Director of Project Management, Newsela, Workrise

Project Management

Jason Barros

Director of Program Management, SoundHound, Chegg, Udacity

Business Analytics

Nisar Ahmed

BI & Analytics Leader, Host of The Data Nerd podcast

Business Analytics

Eric Johnson

Data Scientist, Facebook

Business Analytics

Tatiana Sorokina

Data Scientist, Novartis

OUR LEARNERS

Real skills. Real outcomes. Real return.

Our learners experience measurable outcomes — promotions, pay raises, new careers, and successful business launches.

93%

Would recommend the course to a colleague or friend.

94%

Are using their skills they learn back on the job.

9/10

Learners say they're more confident and prepared at work.

25,292 happy learners certified.

I recently completed the AI prompting program, and it was an excellent experience! The support team was always available and incredibly helpful, the tools and content were top-notch, and the instructors made even complex topics easy to understand. I especially appreciated how practical and hands-on the learning process was. I’d highly recommend this program to anyone interested in AI prompting, whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, it’s a great investment in your future.

Desiree R

The AI prompting class was an exceptional experience. Regardless of your skill level, the course work and instructions provided opportunities for learning and advancement. The assignments were challenging and offer practical experience to improve your skills and ensure that you were comfortable with all LLMs and prompting techniques. Highly recommend.

Sharon Harris

Each session included updates on the latest developments in a fast-changing world of AI and technology

Adrienne P

I will use the teachings from this class every day in my professional and personal life.

Mary Catherine

I feel the skills I learned and immediately applied to my job already made the money back I spent on this class. It’s changed the way I work and also no longer feel that ‘AI is cheating’ based on how I’ve learned to approach it.

Lauren M

The course was a great primer for getting to know how to strategically use AI tools, specifically ChatGPT and how to be AI literate.

S. Ahmad

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