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AI Powers the World. Now Let It Power
Your Career.

Discover an AI credential built for professionals, developed by Walden in partnership with Google Cloud and included in your degree at no extra cost.

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In Partnership With Google Cloud, an Industry Leader

These AI certificates bring together Walden University’s deep expertise in healthcare and professional education, in partnership with the tech giant shaping the future of artificial intelligence. AI and industry subjectmatter experts helped build our AI professional development certificates, providing real-world insight and application. You’ll go beyond AI basics and learn how to use these tools responsibly to save time and amplify your impact at work. 

Practical AI Skills, Tailored to Your Profession

Whether you’re a nurse looking to enhance patient care or a business professional ready to use AI more strategically, these certificates focus on the real tasks and challenges you encounter every day in the workplace. Study online when it’s convenient for you. 

AI Credentials That Set You Apart

Earn a credential that showcases your AI literacy. An AI professional development certificate  shows employers you’ve gained real, job-ready AI skills they can count on. You’ll receive a digital credential to boost your professional profile. Add it to your resume, portfolio, or digitally on LinkedIn to show you’re committed to staying current and growing in your career. 

Use AI to Transform How You Work

You already use AI to help you draft emails, find answers, and speed through routine tasks. But at work, there’s a big difference between using AI casually and applying it strategically. 

To help you bridge the gap, Walden has partnered with Google Cloud to offer AI certificates for professionals. Learn how to apply AI confidently in your role through hands-on training tied to the real work you do every day, no coding required. AI certificates valued at $599 to $749 are now included at no extra cost in Walden degree programs, giving you an industry-recognized credential without the added investment.  

Choose Your AI Certificate

AI professional development certificates in partnership with Google Cloud skip the jargon and focus on what matters: using AI effectively at work. You’ll learn how to prompt for better results, evaluate accuracy, and apply AI appropriately in your role, whether you’re in healthcare or another field. Courses feature plain-language instruction, hands-on practice with tools you’ll actually use on the job, and training grounded in real-world scenarios from your profession. 

AI Fundamentals

Master AI essentials that can give you an edge in any field. In the AI Fundamentals Certificate courses, you’ll explore machine learning, AI ethics, and data analysis and examine practical applications that carry across industries and roles. Build skills you can use right away, so you can spend more time on the work that matters and future-proof your resume in the AI-driven economy. 
 

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to AI and Machine Learning
  • AI Ethics and Responsible Use
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Practical AI Tools and Applications
  • Career Integration Strategies

Duration: Plan to spend about 10 hours per certificate.
 

Learning Style: Self-Paced 

 

Find Your Program

AI for Nursing Professionals

Spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. With a focus on AI skills for nurses, the AI for Nursing Professionals certificate connects directly to real scenarios nurses may encounter in practice. Learn how to use generative AI tools like Google Gemini to improve clinical documentation (SBAR, SOAP), analyze patient data, and support evidence-based decisions. Learn how to apply AI thoughtfully and responsibly, so you can strengthen your practice and save time for the human connection that makes nursing so rewarding. 
 

Key Topics:

  • AI in Patient Assessment and Monitoring
  • AI for Data Analysis and Reporting
  • AI-Enhanced Clinical Decision Support
  • Ethical AI Use in Healthcare Settings
  • Digital Health Technologies 

Duration: Plan to spend about 10 hours per certificate.
 

Learning Style: Self-Paced

 

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Sue Subocz

Testimonial

"Higher education must evolve with technology. By pairing Google Cloud’s AI with Walden’s expertise, we empower students to thrive in an increasingly AI-enabled workplace."

Sue Subocz, Associate President and Provost, Walden University

What are AI professional development certificates offered through Walden University?

Our AI professional development certificates in partnership with Google Cloud draw on Walden’s deep understanding of your profession. They’re built for the specific challenges you face every day on the job, preparing you to apply AI responsibly and effectively from day one.

When you add a certificate, valued at $599+, to your Walden degree at no extra cost, you’ll gain a credential that allows you to highlight AI skills on your professional profiles. Choose from specialized healthcare AI training for nurses or a general AI certificate that translates to any role or profession.  

Who should pursue an AI professional development certificate, and what are the prerequisites?

There are no AI certificate requirements. These AI certificates are for anyone who wants to apply AI more strategically in their daily work, beyond repetitive tasks. No coding or advanced technology skills are needed; we’ve made it easy with straightforward instruction, career-specific examples, and guided application. If you can use Google, you can hit the ground running with these AI tools.  

How long does an AI professional development certificate take, and is it self-paced?

These AI certificates offer flexible learning designed specifically for working adults, delivered in a self-paced, 100% online format. While time to completion varies based on your schedule and individual progress, below is an estimate of AI certificate duration for each path:

  • AI Fundamentals: Plan to spend about 10 hours per certificate.
  • AI for Nursing Professionals: Plan to spend about 10 hours per certificate. 
What will I learn and how can it help my career?

AI professional development certificates focus on helping you build AI skills that can help with your career goals. You’re not just “learning AI”, you’re learning how to apply it to the work you do each day.

What you’ll discover:

  • All certificates: Explore the fundamentals that make AI work harder for you, from crafting prompts that get better results to understanding when AI adds value (and when it doesn’t). You’ll also learn how to evaluate tools critically and implement solutions responsibly. Plus, you’ll build a personalized plan to integrate AI into your work and life, on your terms.  
  • AI for Nursing Professionals: With a focus on AI skills for nurses, the AI for Nursing Professionals certificate connects directly to real scenarios nurses may encounter in practice. Learn how to use generative AI tools like Google Gemini to improve clinical documentation (SBAR, SOAP), analyze patient data, and support evidence-based decisions.

What about career impact? You’ll earn an industry-recognized credential that helps you stand out as AI continues to reshape the modern workplace.  

How much does a certificate cost, and what financial options are available?

An AI professional development certificate is built right into your Walden University degree program, so you gain critical AI literacy without increasing your tuition costs.  

Certificates can also be earned as stand-alone credentials. If you are not enrolled in a Walden degree program, the AI Fundamentals Certificate costs $599 and discipline-specific certificates cost $749. If you’re a Walden student or graduate, you can earn an AI certificate at no extra cost.  

Financial aid is not available for Walden AI professional development certificates. 

AI Certificate Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about AI professional development certificates offered by Walden in partnership with Google Cloud.