Earn an online AI certificate through ODUGlobal. Gain real-world AI skills and ethical insight to lead in business, education, healthcare and cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, from business and cybersecurity to healthcare and education. Professionals who understand AI are in demand, not just to use these tools, but to guide them responsibly.
ODU's online AI Certificate programs through ODUGlobal are designed for learners ready to lead, providing the knowledge and flexibility to apply AI thoughtfully in any field.
Why Earn an AI Certificate with ODUGlobal
AI certificates through ODUGlobal deliver a strong foundation in the concepts, techniques and ethics of artificial intelligence. Each program blends academic rigor with real-world application, helping students evaluate AI’s impact through ethical, social and economic lenses.
Programs are fully online, flexible and ideal for working professionals or current students who want to expand their expertise without stepping away from their careers.
AI Certificates Available through ODUGL
Nearly every certificate can be completed in about one to two years. Tuition ranges from $486–$649 per credit hour for graduate-level certificates, while the undergraduate certificate ranges from $268-$444 per credit hour depending on student residency.
ODUGlobal offers a growing portfolio of online AI certificates to meet diverse professional goals:
Education and Learning Technologies – Coming in Spring 2026
Business Strategy and Operations – Coming in Spring 2026
Artificial Intelligence (Undergraduate Certificate) – Coming in Spring 2026
Choosing the Right Certificate
Each program is tailored to specific professional goals.
Education and Learning Technologies: For teachers, instructional designers, and administrators who want to use AI for course design, assessment and ethical teaching practices.
Cyber Defense: For those with experience in cybersecurity or AI who want to use machine learning to identify and prevent digital threats
Supply Chain Operations: For professionals exploring AI tools to improve logistics and decision-making—no coding required.
Healthcare: For clinical or administrative professionals interested in using AI to improve patient care and operations.
Trustworthy AI and Data Science: For those focused on ethical, transparent and data-driven AI development.
Each certificate provides a clear path to apply AI responsibly within your field.
What You’ll Learn
Students in ODUGlobal’s AI certificate programs gain both technical and ethical skills, preparing them to use artificial intelligence thoughtfully and effectively. You’ll learn to:
Understand how AI systems learn and make decisions
Evaluate the social and ethical implications of AI
Apply AI tools such as chatbots and machine learning models
Develop AI literacy that can be used in multiple industries
Courses such as AI methods and models and AI ethics and policy build this essential foundation.
Flexible Learning for Working Professionals
Each certificate is designed for professionals balancing work and education. Students engage with coursework asynchronously and complete projects in stages, receiving feedback along the way. Optional live sessions allow for collaboration, but all required work can be done on your schedule.
Courses follow an eight-week format, covering the same content as a standard semester while allowing students to progress quickly toward completion.
Every program includes applied learning opportunities. Students experiment with AI models, train data sets and build custom chatbots. Cyber defense students, for example, use AI for threat analysis, while education students integrate AI into instructional design.
Courses can be stacked to earn multiple certificates or applied toward a graduate degree. Graduates gain skills in ethical AI use, data analysis and emerging technologies that can be applied across industries.
Whether you want to advance in your current role or explore new opportunities in an AI-driven economy, ODU's online certificates help you keep momentum in your career.
Learn Online. Lead Anywhere.
AI is transforming every profession. Online AI certificates through ODUGlobal empower you to use it wisely, combining flexibility, academic excellence and practical experience to prepare you for the future of work.
Explore your next step with our certificate programs.
