The future of business is AI, and the AI for Business Certificate puts you ahead of it. Learn how to harness data, machine learning, and predictive analytics to improve strategy and operations, while leading responsibly in a world powered by AI. You’ll gain the technical knowledge and leadership skills to integrate artificial intelligence into business decision-making.
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AI for Business Certificate
AI strategies for today’s business leaders
Details
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Fall, Spring Terms -
Part-time -
Online -
9-12 Months -
12 Credits -
$2,060/credit*
Benefits & Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience in applying AI and machine learning to real-world business problems.
- Learn from Johns Hopkins faculty who integrate AI across business, health, and technology domains.
- Earn a specialized credential that can stand alone or stack into a Flexible MBA or part-time specialized master's degrees at Carey.
Who Should Apply
Professionals who want to build practical, industry-ready AI and analytics skills.
Connect with a Recruiter
Our admissions team is here to answer your questions about the AI for Business Certificate, from curriculum details to how the certificate can advance your career. Reach out to connect with a recruiter and start planning your next step at Carey.
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The benefits of an AI education
AI education doesn’t just build technical knowledge. It drives measurable career and salary outcomes. Professionals with formal AI training are seeing faster promotions, higher earnings, and stronger career resilience as industries continue to adopt AI.
47
%
higher salaries
Professionals with AI skills earn up to 47% higher salaries than peers without AI training. (World Economic Forum, 2025)
59
%
more likely to obtain a leadership role
59% of companies say employees with AI training are more likely to advance into leadership roles. (LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2024)
53
%
of workers know they need AI skills
53% of workers believe they’ll need new AI skills within 5 years, making AI education a career essential. (HR Dive, 2025)
Admission
Admission to the AI for Business Certificate is open to professionals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Applications are reviewed holistically, with emphasis on academic preparation, work experience, and career goals. No GMAT or GRE is required.
- Completed online application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Résumé or CV
- 1 essay
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Optional GMAT/GRE score
- $100 application fee
Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and the upcoming term you are applying to, then upload all required materials. As soon as our team has received your completed application, we will review your file and follow up with you on next steps.
Start with a Carey graduate certificate and keep going—transfer your earned credits directly into our Flexible MBA or online specialized master's degrees. Seamlessly stack your learning to accelerate your path to a full graduate degree and reduce overall tuition. Turn immediate, career-ready skills into a powerful pathway.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Deadlines | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate Deadline | February 4, 2026 | March 4, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Decision Release | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Deposit Deadline | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
CURRICULUM
The AI for Business Certificate is a 6 course, 12-credit program. Complete foundational coursework in business analytics and machine learning, then select electives that deepen your expertise in AI across industries. Courses emphasize both technical skills and leadership perspectives on AI integration.
Build your AI expertise
Begin with courses in data science and machine learning that ground you in the technical underpinnings of AI and its business applications.
Required courses:
- Statistical Analysis
- Machine Learning: Design and Deployment
- AI Essentials for Business
- Responsible AI
- Generative AI
Customize your learning
Choose an elective to explore AI applications in areas such as Human-AI Fusion, Data Analytics, and Computational Finance.
Beyond the Classroom
Leverage the Johns Hopkins ecosystem
A global network of 260,000+
Carey’s location within a top research institution gives you access to industry expertise and connects you with peers across industries who are driving innovation worldwide.
From the classroom to your job
Real-world skills from day one
Apply the artificial intelligence and business skills you learn directly to your career, building your professional presence and building for what’s next in your career.