A Rapidly Changing Job Market

From healthcare to education, AI is a powerful tool that is reshaping the way countless enterprises operate and perform daily tasks. When applied effectively, AI can automate routine activities, enhance productivity and allow workers to focus on more complex and creative job responsibilities. The quick adoption of these advanced technologies has created a growing demand for skilled professionals with expertise in AI tools and systems. Whether you’re a career changer or you’re looking to apply AI skills in your current job, Dominican’s AI Applications and Prompt Engineering Certificate will prepare you for enhanced career opportunities in any field.


Program Overview

  • Dominican University’s AI Applications and Prompt Engineering Certificate consists of two 8-week courses offered in an entirely online format with optional weekly small group synchronous meetings
  • Learners with an accredited undergraduate degree from all educational backgrounds and disciplines are welcome
  • No prior knowledge in AI, software development or programming is needed
  • Entry to the certificate program requires a submission of the transcript from your last completed degree
  • Practical learning opportunities to explore how AI is used in your current job—helping you stay competitive and increase your job security
  • Courses completed for the certificate can be applied toward the full Master of Science in Software Development degree

What You’ll Learn

As a student in Dominican’s AI Applications and Prompt Engineering Certificate program, you’ll gain the foundational skills to leverage emerging AI technologies, including popular tools like ChatGPT, Claude AI and MidJourney, in the real world. Our innovative curriculum enables you to learn through hands-on experiences, lectures and weekly industry-relevant projects.

Best of all, you can immediately apply what you learn in the workplace, with prompts to create branding, logos and other common business scenarios like the AI-generated image to the right.

Throughout the program, you’ll also examine the ethical uses of AI in the workplace, including racial and economic biases inherent in AI models. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to solve real-world problems relevant to your interests and current career goals.

Degree Requirements

This graduate-level certificate is offered to individuals new to AI and interested in exploring its power. The only prerequisite is an undergraduate degree—no prior technology-related experience required.

Curriculum

Two required courses that can be completed in a single semester.

  • SD 710 Introduction to AI, Low-No Code Solutions, and ERP Applications
  • SD 712 AI Prompt Engineering Strategies and Techniques

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The Dominican Difference

Our certificate program goes above and beyond in helping you succeed. 

Here’s how you’ll take your career to the next level:

  • Dynamic support: Access all of Dominican’s support resources, including academic tutoring and career coaching.
  • Interactive sessions: Build connections and study together through weekly online meetings with other students.
  • Career advancement opportunities: Join offline forums for students to explore topics of interest and network opportunities.
  • Relationship-centered support: Experience personalized support from your professors who will teach you how AI can be used in your current career.
     

The Philosophy Behind the Certificate 

What makes this graduate-level certificate unique isn’t just its focus on emerging AI tools—it’s the way we approach them. At its core, this certificate is built on three foundational principles:

Intellectual Curiosity

We believe AI is more than just a technical tool—it's a new kind of partner in how we think, create and solve problems. Our courses are designed to spark questions, encourage exploration and help professionals engage deeply with the possibilities AI opens up across industries and disciplines.

Healthy Skepticism

AI is powerful, but it's not magic. It has limitations, biases and risks—and understanding those is essential. Our students learn to ask critical questions, challenge assumptions and approach AI with the same thoughtful scrutiny they would bring to any new idea, innovation or academic pursuit.

Fun (Yes, Really)

AI tools are evolving fast, and part of staying engaged is finding the joy in experimenting, playing with prompts and discovering what’s possible. AI isn’t a shortcut to answers—it's a tool that deepens the questions. The real value is in the journey, one that invites curiosity, creativity and yes—a bit of fun.

This certificate isn’t about learning to code (though coders are welcome). It’s about learning to think responsibly, ethically and imaginatively with AI.

For more information,
please contact:

Office of Graduate Admission
Enrollment Management
gradinfo@dom.edu

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