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Image Step into the future with our NEW series of dynamic, asynchronous AI courses —designed for busy professionals ready to upskill on their own schedule. Each 21-hours course delivers practical, hands-on learning in high-demand areas.  Whether you're looking to boost your career, streamline your workflow, or simply stay ahead of the curve, our flexible, expert-led courses are your gateway to mastering AI in the modern workplace.  Gain hands-on skills to lead AI initiatives responsibly and effectively.
 
Choose from specialized courses tailored for your professional sector:
AI for Business Analysis
AI for HR Professionals
AI for Marketing
AI for Entrepreneurs
 
Watch for more AI Sector Specific courses COMING SOON!

Program Delivery

These are part-time courses and are delivered fully online (self-directed / asynchronous). Students can benefit from a flexible schedule – no fixed login times required.

Program Description

AI for Professional Development is a comprehensive course series designed to equip learners with practical, industry-relevant artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Whether you're in business, healthcare, education, manufacturing, or creative industries, this program helps you understand and apply AI tools and strategies directly to your occupational field.

Built for working professionals, AI for Professional Development focuses on clarity, usability, and immediate real-world impact. The program offers a flexible structure to support learning at your own pace while providing a recognized micro-credential.

• Understand the fundamentals of working with generative AI systems, including prompt design and agentic tools
• Apply AI techniques to real-world scenarios in your industry
• Improve efficiency, innovation, and decision-making in your workplace
• Build confidence in using AI, regardless of your technical background

Who is this for...

• Professionals seeking to upskill or reskill with AI tools
• Non-technical learners looking to apply AI practically
• Learners returning to education for career advancement
• Organizations aiming to future-proof their workforce

To receive the AI for Professional Development Micro-Credential, students must fulfill one of the following completion options:

Option 1: Complete two (2) courses from Group 1, OR
Option 2: Complete one (1) course from Group 1 and one (1) course from Group 2.

Group 1 (AI for Professional Development) course list:
• MKTG70050 AI for Marketing
• HRMT70038 AI for Human Resources Professionals
• MGMT70057 AI for Business Analysis
• BUSM70060 AI for Entrepreneurs

Group 2 (AI Foundations: Prompting & Agents) course list:
• PROG70050 AI Prompt Engineering
• PROG70052 Agentic AI: No-Code Solutions for Agents

Recommended Program Pathway

Students can choose the course(s) that best fits with their personal or professional goals. It is strongly recommended that students complete courses offered in AI Foundations: Prompting and Agents.

PROG70050 - AI Prompt Engineering
PROG70052 - Agentic AI: No-Code Solutions for Agents

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

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Program Details


Classes offered: 6
Classes required for completion: 2
Mandatory Classes: 0
Elective Classes: 6
Contact the Program Operations Specialist at hayley.white@sheridancollege.ca
Classes in this 'AI for Professional Development' program may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Program

Agentic AI: No-Code Solutions For Agents (PROG70052) : Elective
Want to turn Generative AI into real-world help without writing a single line of code? In Agentic AI you build a set of beginner-friendly AI agents - digital co ......(more)
AI for Business Analysis (MGMT70057) : Elective
In this course, you will explore how AI is transforming the role of the business analyst. The role of the Analyst is becoming more about creating analytical and ......(more)
AI for Entrepreneurs (BUSM70060) : Elective
Are you a busy professional seeking the confidence to leverage AI in your organization? In this course, you will learn how to improve your productivity by lever ......(more)
AI for Human Resources Professionals (HRMT70038) : Elective
Are you ready to unlock the power of AI in your HR practice? Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to stay ahead of emerging trends or an aspiring HR l ......(more)
AI for Marketing (MKTG70050) : Elective
AI is transforming the world of marketing. The question is: are your skill sets aligned with this new reality? AI for Marketing will prepare you to create value ......(more)
AI Prompt Engineering (PROG70050) : Elective
Unlock the Power of Generative AI with Better Prompts. Learn to write effective prompts that make AI tools more accurate, creative, and useful. This hands-on co ......(more)
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