Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)
Certificate, graduate
Advance your career with AI
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are transforming industries — from public health and finance to smart cities and beyond. In this graduate certificate program, you’ll build a strong foundation in AI/ML and learn to apply advanced algorithms to solve real-world challenges.
You’ll gain experience analyzing complex data, developing machine learning models, and applying techniques like classification and clustering. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your collaboration and leadership skills while working with expert faculty from across disciplines, preparing you to make a lasting impact in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Overview
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Build, analyze and lead with AI
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have a background in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related field and are looking to specialize in AI/ML technologies.
- Are a working professional seeking to enhance your skills in AI/ML to stay competitive in industries such as healthcare, finance, urban planning or technology.
- Desire a flexible learning environment, as the program offers online courses accessible to remote students, allowing you to balance studies with other commitments.
- Aim to apply AI/ML concepts to real-world problems, gaining hands-on experience with machine learning models, data analysis and algorithm development.
Career outcomes
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
The College of Engineering offers more than 20 student clubs and organizations, many of which are connected to national and international professional societies — including teams that compete on the national stage.
For those interested in AI/ML, consider joining organizations and clubs such as:
- Cyber Defense Club
- CyberForce Competition Team
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- Polymorphic Games Studio
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current U of I students seeking a graduate degree will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.