University of Central Florida

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 preferred, with SAT/ACT optional for most programs. Some prior programming experience or math background recommended.

About This Program

This certificate provides students from all majors with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence principles and their diverse applications across various professional disciplines.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as AI Ethics Specialist in Cross-Industry AI

• 1. AI Support Analyst
• 2. Junior Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Data Annotation Specialist
• 4. AI Ethics Coordinator

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental AI algorithms and machine learning techniques
• Data preprocessing and feature engineering for AI models
• Ethical considerations in AI development and deployment
• Basic neural network architectures and training methods

Curriculum Highlights

The program covers core AI fundamentals and applications, ethics in data and technology, and a college-specific course tailored to the student's primary field of study.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech firms like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM, as well as research labs and startups focused on AI applications.

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 preferred, with SAT/ACT optional for most programs. Some prior programming experience or math background recommended.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: Optional
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: None (undergraduate certificate)
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)