This AI & Machine Learning Graduate Certificate is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and
practical skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning and business applications.
Required Courses
- Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
- IT & AI Strategy
- Programming for Analytics and Machine Learning
- AI & Machine Learning Tools for Business
Department of Labor (DOL) Tuition Grant Opportunity – 100% Tuition Reimbursement
For a limited time, residents of Southwest Florida five-county region - Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee – may qualify for 100% tuition reimbursement through a Department of Labor (DOL)
grant. A limited number of grants are available to eligible students.
DOL Grant Requirement and Tuition Reimbursement:
- Students must successfully complete each of the four required courses with a grade of B or higher.
- The DOL grant covers 100% of tuition reimbursement for the four required courses,
provided all grant requirements are satisfied.
- Tuition reimbursement will be processed as a credit to the students’ FGCU account
upon completion of each course, with a grade of B or higher.
Internship or Applied Analytics Project Requirement
In addition to completing the four required courses, DOL grant recipients must fulfill
a practical learning requirement through one of the following options:
- Paid Internship: Complete a paid internship with a company following successful completion of the
four courses. FGCU will assist students in identifying internship opportunities; however,
placement cannot be guaranteed.
- Employer-Based Project: Students who are currently employed may complete an AI, machine learning, or analytics-related
project with their existing employer in place of an internship.
- Faculty-Assigned Project: If an internship opportunity is unavailable, the instructor will assign an appropriate
analytics project to fulfill the practical learning requirement.
Certificate Completion Requirement
DOL grant recipients will receive documentation recognizing their successful completion
of the four required courses. Upon successful completion of the required internship
or applied project, students will also receive a certificate recognizing fulfillment
of the program requirements.
Important: Grant-funded students who do not complete the required internship or project but
wish to receive only the certificate recognizing completion of the four courses will
be required to repay the DOL grant funds.
Flexible Course Delivery
The Graduate Certificate in AI & Machine Learning is offered in a flexible learning format, allowing students to participate through either:
- In-Person Instruction: Traditional face-to-face classroom sessions.
- Live Online Instruction: Synchronous online classes that allow students to participate remotely in real time.
This flexible format provides convenient learning for both working professionals and
students balancing other commitments.
Admission Eligibility
Non-Grant Applicants
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an AACSB accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
DOL Grant Applicants – 100% Tuition Reimbursement
To qualify for DOL grant funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Provide a valid driver's license from one of the five eligible Southwest Florida counties:
Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, or Lee.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an AACSB accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Note: DOL Grant funding is limited and subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
