Applied AI for real business impact
The Graduate Certificate in AI in Business equips professionals to apply generative AI for real business impact. With three flexible pathways, the program meets learners at any technical level—building hands-on skills or strategic fluency—through practical, online courses designed for immediate application and career growth.
Program Details
The program consists of three 2.5-credit, faculty-led online courses delivered over seven-week terms, with live sessions held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00–9:00 p.m. All students complete GBA478: Introduction to AI in Business, which builds frameworks for applying generative AI across strategy, value creation, adoption, and ethics, while the remaining two courses are selected within a pathway tailored to either technical skill development or strategic and managerial applications of AI.
Credits can be applied toward Simon's Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI, EMBA, and PMBA programs.
This pathway is designed for those focused on AI strategy, analytics-driven leadership, and organizational implementation. You’ll develop the skills to shape AI strategy and guide decision-making to lead organizations with confidence and clarity.
No coding required.
Designed for professionals with no prior programming experience, this pathway builds hands-on AI capability from the ground up by developing foundational Python skills to design and prototype AI-enabled business applications.
No prior coding experience required.
This pathway is for professionals with basic Python knowledge to apply programming skills to build generative AI business applications. Students choose an elective focus in data analytics or AI ethics and policy.
Python experience required.
Key Benefits
- Designed for working professionals – evening, synch online courses
- Apply AI to business ability to impact outcomes
- New York State recognized credential
- Signals expertise and supports professional advancement
- Credits can be applied toward further graduate education
- Courses taught by Simon faculty who also teach in graduate degree programs