Program Overview
Future-proof your professional skillset with practical AI expertise. Learn to lead responsible AI adoption, automate workflows, and build functional applications at your current or future workplace. No prior coding experience required.
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Career Outcomes
Artificial intelligence has evolved from emerging technology into an essential productivity tool, transforming how work is done across every industry and occupation. This microcredential addresses a critical skills gap by providing accessible, hands-on AI education for the modern workplace.
Graduate with a professional portfolio and the technical competency to:
- Evaluate and select the right AI platforms based on cost, security, and capability.
- Design and implement AI solutions that solve real-world professional challenges.
- Develop organizational AI strategies, including training plans and ethical governance policies.
- Prepare to take on new roles and responsibilities by demonstrating AI literacy.
Transfer into a Degree Program
If you want to further your studies, transfer into our Liberal Arts and Sciences A.S. or Web and Mobile Development A.A.S. program. The credits earned from this microcredential program may count toward obtaining your associate's degree at FLCC.
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No-Code Innovation
Turn your imagination into working applications. Using natural language and AI tools, you'll create websites, apps, and interactive content without the barrier of traditional programming.
Go Beyond the Hype
Develop a critical framework for identifying bias, hallucinations, and limitations in AI outputs. You'll learn to validate AI responses and ensure that your implementation is accurate and secure.
Choose Your Final Course
Tailor this program to your goals by choosing between a technical or a business strategy option:
- Technical focus - Build a foundation in Python programming and computational thinking
- Business focus - Develop systems thinking and organizational AI strategy
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Microcredential Courses
For this microcredential, you'll take the following classes (with the option to choose between CSC-117 and CSC-142):
- CSC 117 - Introduction to Programming Using Python
- CSC 142 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
- CSC 145 - AI-Partnered App Creation
- CSC 150 - AI Foundations
- CSC 240 - AI Workflows & Automation
- CSC 280 - AI Integration & Professional Practice
Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements.
What is a Microcredential?
A microcredential is a short, career-focused program that provides in-demand skills training.
Earning a microcredential shows employers that you have a specific set of skills and keeps you up-to-date with industry trends.
Learn MoreCosts and Aid
Microcredentials are charged on a per-credit-hour basis. Our part-time rate includes tuition and standard fees for NYS residents, plus any other fees for specific courses, labs, and online instruction. Access to financial aid varies by part-time and full-time status, household finances, and other circumstances.
$231
in-state part-time tuition per credit hour.
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programs are approved for non-degree part-time TAP awards.
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$23M
in financial aid was disbursed to our students last year.
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