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Start with building general AI fluency, then progress from there and learn applied AI<\/p>\n
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AI certifications are the new degrees. Cheaper, quicker to complete, more value to employers, and increases your chances of hiring by 94% compared to the undergraduate route.<\/p>\n
Having AI courses under your belt signals to employers that you\u2019re a more likely fit for their AI-focused culture, especially as large companies like Amazon and Salesforce move towards mass AI implementation and restructuring their workplaces.<\/p>\n
In 2025, it\u2019s no longer a question of, Should I study AI? Is it needed?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s now a matter of, Which AI certifications should I study to get hired?<\/p>\n
Regardless of your career goals, you need AI, but you need to be able to choose the right certifications so you can learn the right skills specific to your goals, role, and industry.<\/p>\n
In this article, you\u2019ll discover:<\/p>\n
How to get hired through AI certifications
\n Which AI courses you should study first
\n If AI courses are really worth all the hype<\/p>\n
Which AI Certification Should You Start First?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a complete newbie to the AI world and are seeking to build your AI skills from scratch, here are the best courses you can start with today. (These are free at the time of writing, and get your toes dipped in the water.)<\/p>\n
Introduction to Generative AI by Google Cloud<\/a> You can discover more free AI courses in this Forbes article<\/a>, and learn about free Generative AI courses here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve studied and understood the essentials, it\u2019s important to not leave it there. Move from having generic knowledge to building applied AI skills.<\/p>\n According to IBM executive and vice president Justina Nixon-Saintil, applied AI is one of the most important AI skills to build because that\u2019s when you begin to see real, tangible benefits in your work, business, and\/or career.<\/p>\n \u201cStart with general AI fluency,\u201d Nixon-Saintil advises, \u201cthen figure out how to make it work in your role.\u201d<\/p>\n This is where role and industry-specific AI courses like the ones below can be helpful:<\/p>\n ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators<\/a>, by Common Sense Media and OpenAI Are AI Certifications Worth It?<\/p>\n Sure, hands-on AI experience is valuable, but putting a stamp on it through a certification that evidences you\u2019ve completed a course demonstrates that you\u2019re in the league of top-tier talent, and that you\u2019ve taken the time to invest in yourself, even if you don’t have a degree.<\/p>\n Employers like to see evidence of credentials on your resume.<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n Because it demonstrates:<\/p>\n Passion for continuous growth and learning, a growth mindset which matches their work culture.
\n Generative AI for Beginners by Microsoft<\/a> (a free 18-lesson video course)
\n AWS Simulearn\u2014Generative AI<\/a> (free as part of the AWS Skill-Builder subscription if you have one already)<\/p>\n
\n Generative AI Content Creation, by Adobe, via Coursera (can be accessed for free using the financial aid option)
\n PMI\u2019s Artificial Intelligence in Project Management course<\/a>
\n GenAI for UX Designers, via Coursera
\n Generative AI for HR Professionals, via Coursera<\/p>\n
\n That you\u2019re relevant and in tune with the needs of the industry and therefore with the market they operate in.
\n That you\u2019re just as serious about AI implementation as they are, and are the perfect person to partner with in their journey to optimizing their processes and workflows with AI.<\/p>\n