Arizona State University

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $7.8K puts this certificate program at the 42nd percentile on cost — roughly 29% below the $11.0K average across 180 comparable listings. It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with programming experience is typically required; relevant professional background or prerequisite courses in statistics and Python may also be needed.

About This Program

This online certification program enables professionals to earn graduate-level credits while building a portfolio of work in artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning techniques. Most students complete it in about 0.75 years.

Implement machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling.

Estimated total tuition is $7.8K, below the $11.0K average for AI certificate programs in our database and in the 42nd percentile on cost at this level. That puts it in the mid-range on price among comparable programs.

It is one of 15 AI-related programs we track in Arizona, of which about 67% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 93% of the Arizona programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $53.3K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, with reported salaries around $120,000.

Career Outcomes

The Online Professional Certification in Computer Science – AI & ML at Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona) is oriented toward Machine Learning Engineer hiring, with alumni reporting pay near $120,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and Deep Learning maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 23% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. AI/ML Engineer
• 2. Data Scientist
• 3. Machine Learning Specialist
• 4. AI Developer

What You'll Learn

• Implement machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling
• Develop deep learning models using frameworks like TensorFlow
• Analyze and preprocess large datasets for AI applications
• Apply ethical principles to AI system design and deployment

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum requires the successful completion of three specialized courses, including Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Visual Computing, applicable toward a master's degree.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM.

Admissions

Admission to Arizona State University's Online Professional Certification in Computer Science – AI & ML generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is not required here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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