AI Training & Certifications
The shifting labor market makes AI literacy a critical requirement for today’s college students seeking internships and full-time employment. To stay competitive, students must move beyond their degree and basic work competencies to become proficient ‘AI Orchestrators’ who can manage, audit, and improve upon automated workflows.
The resources listed below are incredibly valuable, if not essential, and can be completed on one’s own time. Every student must be prepared to answer the questions:
- How well do you know AI and use it?
- How would you use AI in this role at our organization?
WFU School of Professional Studies
Looking to transition from AI awareness to operational mastery? Explore The AI Playbook, a virtual certificate series offered by the Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies. Led by expert faculty from the School of Business, this modular program delivers the practical frameworks, hands-on tools, and strategic blueprints needed to successfully implement AI in the professional world.
Whether you want to earn the comprehensive business leadership credential, follow a specialized strategist or practitioner pathway, or simply take standalone modules at your own pace, you can review the curriculum options and registration details directly on the WFU School of Professional Studies AI Playbook program page.
Platform Learning Hubs
| Provider | Official Training Landing Page |
| Anthropic Academy | anthropic.skilljar.com |
| Google AI Training | grow.google/ai |
| Grok (xAI) Training | mygreatlearning.com/grok |
| OpenAI Academy | academy.openai.com |
| Perplexity Training | mygreatlearning.com/perplexity |
Direct Links to Specific Popular Courses
Jump straight into a specific course without browsing the catalogs, using these “deep links”:
Anthropic (Claude)
- AI Fluency for Students – Become AI fluent. 14 lectures, 1.1 hours of video, 1 quiz, certificate of completion
- Claude 101 – The fast-start productivity guide.
- Claude Code in Action – For computer science and tech-heavy majors.
Google (Gemini)
- Google AI Essentials – The industry-standard foundational certificate. 4 hours, credential for your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV.
- Google AI Professional Certificate – The advanced, multi-course track for workplace mastery. Google AI Professional Certificate is made up of seven modules that can be completed in about an hour each.
- Accelerate Your Job Search with AI – Looking for a job or internship using AI? 4 modules, 6 hours, credential for your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV.
Microsoft (Copilot)
- AI Skills Navigator – A curated resource hub by Microsoft that provides role-based learning paths, certifications, and expert guidance to help professionals navigate and lead AI transformation.
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
- ChatGPT for Work 101/102 – Registration for their live and on-demand workshops.
- Generative AI for Everyone – The premier foundational course built with Andrew Ng. 3 modules, 6 hours, shareable certificate
Perplexity
- Perplexity AI Essentials – Fast certification for research-backed AI use. 1.5 hours, certificate of completion
X (Grok)
- Grok Comprehensive Guide – Training on real-time data and “Think Mode” logic. 6 modules, 5 hours, shareable certificate
LinkedIn Learning
Agentic AI Learning Path
The two starred selections below are essential for agentic AI competency, the critical skill gap employers increasingly expect at entry level. Agentic AI systems that autonomously handle complex workflows are reshaping job requirements across industries. Start here if you want to compete effectively for internships and early-career roles.
- ⭐Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn – This learning path puts you at the forefront of this creative revolution, covering content creation, key models, future trends, ethical considerations, and tools like Microsoft Copilot. Gain essential skills to harness generative AI in your career. 4h 18m, 5 modules, industry-recognized Career Essentials Certificate by Microsoft and LinkedIn.
- ⭐Building Agentic AI Systems for Tech Leaders – The title says “Tech Leaders,” but this content is built for you. Whether you’re in business, liberal arts, or engineering, don’t let a non-technical background hold you back from the most important shift in the job market. In just ~7 hours, this learning path acts as your technical translator, balancing strategic insights with high-level AI concepts, no programming or advanced math required. You’ll emerge ready to evaluate and guide Agentic AI initiatives with the confidence of a seasoned leader. Important Note: AI evolves rapidly, and this path will be updated on May 1, 2026. To earn your certificate seamlessly, please finish all courses before this date. Otherwise, new requirements may be added to reflect the latest industry shifts.
- Pre-work: If you feel like you need pre-work, you can start with Preparing for the Future of Work with AI Agents, a 2 hour course that emphasizes business impact, ethics, and leadership with almost no technical depth. This is an excellent on-ramp before tackling the full Tech Leaders path.
AI Courses
The following courses were recommended by TechRepublic as the “8 Best LinkedIn AI Courses and Certifications to Take in 2026.”
- What Is Generative AI? – Demystify generative AI with this high-level overview. Learn exactly how the technology works and why it has become a critical driver of innovation in sectors ranging from marketing to medicine. 1 hour, LinkedIn Learning Certificate, Complete the course and pass the exam with a score of at least 70% to earn CPE credits from National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- AI Agents for Everyday Professionals – Stop prompting and start automating. This course covers the essentials of no-code AI agents—designed for professionals who want the power of autonomous AI without the complexity of code. 36 min, LinkedIn Learning Certificate
- Everyday AI: 15 Practical Skills to Build Confidence With AI – Move beyond theory with 15 real-world AI challenges. This course prioritizes “doing” over “listening,” guiding learners through the creation of custom AI systems and no-code agents to automate complex routines. 1 hour 44 minutes, LinkedIn Learning Certificate
- Using Generative AI Ethically at Work – Technical skill is only half the battle. This course focuses on the “Responsible AI” mandate, teaching employees how to leverage generative tools while maintaining high standards for security, ethics, and organizational trust. 1 hour 9 minutes, LinkedIn Learning Certificate, Complete the course and pass the exam with a score of at least 70% to earn CPE credits from National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- Your Top AI Questions Answered: AI Literacy for Everyone – Illuminate the tech behind the tools. This course explores the core components of generative AI—from the importance of high-fidelity data and GPUs to the practical design of AI agents and chatbots. 49 minutes, LinkedIn Learning Certificate
- AI-Powered Presentations: Crafting Compelling PowerPoints with ChatGPT and Copilot – Transform presentation design into an AI-driven workflow. Guided by Camille Holden, this course demonstrates how to use generative tools to automate slide architecture and asset creation without compromising quality. 1 hour 2 minutes, LinkedIn Learning Certificate, Complete the course and pass the exam with a score of at least 70% to earn CPE credits from National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- Build Your AI-Powered Project Workflow with ChatGPT – Modernize your PM toolkit by blending AI with proven project management practices. Learn to utilize generative tools for complex tasks like risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement to drive operational agility. 1 hour 31 minutes, LinkedIn Learning Certificate, Complete all course content to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Contact Hours
- Fundamentals of AI Engineering: Principles and Practical Applications – Master the 2026 AI Engineering stack. This hands-on intensive covers the technical pillars of production AI: vector storage, RAG systems, and hybrid search, utilizing GitHub Codespaces for cloud-native development. 4 hours 3 minutes, LinkedIn Learning Certificate