CertificateOn-CampusPart-Time

Pratt Institute

AI Design Certificate

New York, New York0.5 $4K total tuition
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Est. Salary$85,000 Design Technologist
Job Growth+13%
Top RoleSoftware Developer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 years
Est. Tuition
$4K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Part-Time
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Generative AI and LLMs, AI Engineering / Applied AI

Typical admitted student: Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in design, visual arts, or related field, or demonstrate equivalent professional design experience. A portfolio showcasing design work is typically required to demonstrate foundational design competency.

About This Program

This certificate program teaches designers how to reimagine their work by integrating generative AI tools and methods into their creative workflows.

Career Outcomes

Gain technical skills to advance as Software Developer in Entertainment AI

  • 1. UX/UI Designer (AI-Enhanced)
  • 2. Design Technologist
  • 3. Creative Technologist
  • 4. Interaction Designer

What You'll Learn

  • Apply generative AI tools strategically to support creative design workflows while maintaining human-centered thinking and conceptual integrity
  • Develop critical literacy in AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical implications for design practice
  • Create AI-assisted digital products including interfaces, branding systems, and interactive experiences
  • Evaluate and iterate AI-generated outputs using design principles, accessibility standards, and user experience best practices

Curriculum Highlights

The coursework focuses on the art of prompting, examining AI trends, and embedding AI strategies into real-world design applications through hands-on exercises.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Adobe, Figma, and design-focused studios specializing in digital product development and brand systems.

Admissions

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in design, visual arts, or related field, or demonstrate equivalent professional design experience. A portfolio showcasing design work is typically required to demonstrate foundational design competency.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 1–2
  • Resume: Required
  • Design Portfolio: Required
  • Official Transcripts: Required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Graduate Certificate
  • GRE/GMAT: Not Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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