Artificial Intelligence Practitioner
College Credit Certificate (Program Code: 6705)
- Hybrid
Courses in Hybrid mode meet online and in-person at Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens.
- Live Online
Courses in Live Online mode meet online during designated times listed on your schedule.
- Online
Courses in Online mode can be accessed when it best suits your schedule.
Unlock career opportunities by learning essential AI skills.
Program Overview
Discover a program designed to ignite your passion for technology — whether you’re
a high school graduate ready to dive in or a career changer seeking a fresh start.
Begin with the foundations of programming with Palm Beach State College's College
Credit Certificate (CCC) in Artificial Intelligence Practitioner. Explore the future
of AI, data science, machine learning, natural language processing and computer vision.
Our hands-on, industry-driven curriculum builds technical expertise and critical problem-solving
skills, giving you everything needed to launch a standout career in IT and AI.
Program Details
- Admission requirements: High school diploma or GED
- Location: Online and on campus at Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens
- Credits: 18
- Program Length: 1.5 years
- Start Terms: Fall, Spring and Summer
- Cost: $101 per credit hour for Florida residents, plus fees. View tuition details.
- Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn about financial aid options.
This program is part of the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Pathway.
Learn about the Pathway.
Career Outlook
The Artificial Intelligence Practitioner CCC program ensures that graduates have the
skills needed for the evolving AI job market. It emphasizes real-world applications
and ethical considerations, which have applications in technology, health care, finance
and beyond. Key employment opportunities include roles such as AI researchers, machine
learning engineers, data analysts and natural language processing specialists.
Stackable Credentials
After completing your certificate in Artificial Intelligence Practitioner, you can:
- Transfer credits seamlessly to PBSC's Associate in Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence.
- Pursue industry certifications, such as Azure AI Fundamentals, Python Coding Specialist, AWS AI Practitioner and AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Why Choose PBSC?
- Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making a cutting-edge AI education accessible to all.
- Industry Relevant Skills: Learn from expert faculty and gain practical experience with real-world AI tools and projects.
- Stackable Credentials: Earn credits that transfer directly into a PBSC Associate in Science degree program.
- Career-Ready Mindset: Graduate with the skills employers need in today's AI-powered economy.
- Student Clubs: Get involved in the Artificial Intelligence Awareness Club, Coding with Doctors Club, or Ethical Hackers Club.
How to Apply
- Select Program Code 6705 when you fill out PBSC's application on the Admissions webpage.














