St. Petersburg College

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $1.0K puts this certificate program at the 1st percentile on cost — roughly 91% 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: High school diploma or equivalent required; prior coursework or experience in computing or AI recommended but not mandatory for certificate programs.

About This Program

A 9-credit certificate program designed to provide an essential overview of how AI is shaping industries and how to navigate its ethical landscape. Coursework concentrates on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning. Most students complete it in about 0.5 years.

At roughly $1.0K total, St. Petersburg College's Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use Certificate sits below the $11.0K average among AI certificate programs we track — the 1st percentile on price. That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

It is one of 50 AI-related programs we track in Florida, of which about 42% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 100% of the Florida programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $25.9K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as AI Ethics Specialist, with reported salaries around $110,000.

Identify ethical risks in AI development and deployment.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of St. Petersburg College's Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use Certificate most often target AI Ethics Specialist roles, where reported compensation runs around $110,000. Its focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine 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 Ethics Officer
• 2. Responsible AI Consultant
• 3. AI Policy Analyst
• 4. Compliance Specialist in AI

What You'll Learn

• Identify ethical risks in AI development and deployment
• Apply fairness and bias mitigation techniques to AI models
• Develop policies for responsible AI governance
• Evaluate privacy and security standards in AI applications

Curriculum Highlights

The program details AI techniques and theories, focusing on responsible use, identifying bias, and applying AI ethically across various domains.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and government agencies focused on technology regulation.

Admissions

Admission to St. Petersburg College's Artificial Intelligence Responsible Use Certificate generally expects a none (certificate program). 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: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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