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Learn the AI skills you’ll use every week at work, from prompting to data analysis. 5 weeks online, with a certificate from the university you choose.
Payment plans and employer reimbursement available.
See which universities offer AI Essentials.
Choose from over 40 partner universities and earn a certificate employers will reward. We see 10X higher completion rates than on-demand only courses.
No coding or AI experience needed. If AI could help with your work, this course is for you.
“AI is sometimes brilliant, sometimes completely wrong.”
“I use it today for small stuff, then do the real work on my own.”
“Drafts ramble or sound off.”
“I wonder if it's fact or fiction.”
“I'm watching my team figure it out.”
Ziplines works with top public universities to bring you career-focused courses. Choose your university and earn a credential employers recognize.
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Browse universities↓New lessons each week, a live session you can watch later, and 1:1 dedicated support by chat, email or phone.
Issued in your university's name.
Learn, develop, and master foundational in-demand AI skills and know-how from leading industry experts.
Learn on your schedule and maintain access to the curriculum for 12 full months.
Weekly sessions with your instructor, recorded so missing one doesn't set you back.
You'll have support from your dedicated learner success advocate every step of the way.
"I feel the skills I learned and immediately applied to my job already made the money back I spent on this class. It's changed the way I work."
"Regardless of your skill level, the coursework and instructions provided opportunities for learning and advancement."
"I will use the teachings from this class every day in my professional and personal life."
They’re living it. Your expert instructors work in the industry today and are eager to pass along their expertise to you. You’ll learn innovative techniques and technologies from our roster of handpicked industry pros. Gain real-world insights and deep knowledge to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs.
Free videos are great for one skill at a time. A course gives you a plan, practice on your own work, live help, and a credential.
Same 5-week course, same instructors and start dates at every university. The university you pick issues your certificate.
Work remotely? Use the ZIP where you live. The course is online, so any university works.
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As industries rapidly integrate AI technologies, the demand for professionals proficient in AI skills has surged. Job postings with generative AI increased by 15,625% from 2021 to 2024, according to the Lightcast “Speed of Skill Change” report, underscoring significant market demand. Additionally, Lightcast found that AI skills command a 28% salary premium in the Beyond the Buzz: Developing the AI Skills Employers Actually Need report.
This course attracts learners who are motivated to expand their knowledge and grow job-critical skills to continue their development and advancement. Their backgrounds are wide and varied, including professionals from Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Product, Customer Success, Business Operations, HR, Finance, IT/DevOps, and more.
Our course is ideal for anyone who identifies with one of the following profiles:
Have additional questions? Email us at support@ziplines.com and someone from our enrollment team will get back to you.
AI prompting involves entering specific instructions or queries into AI systems like ChatGPT to generate desired outputs, such as text, images, or code. It involves crafting text prompts to achieve the user’s goals. Unlike the more specialized prompt engineering, AI prompting is an accessible skill anyone can quickly learn and use.
This course equips you with essential AI prompting capabilities, focusing on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to enhance productivity and prepare you for future technological advancements while giving you the skills to use and innovate at work now.
The AI Essentials course covers foundational generative AI skills, like AI prompting, which involves entering specific instructions or queries into AI systems like ChatGPT to generate desired outputs, such as text, images, or code. It involves crafting text prompts to achieve the user’s goals.
AI Automation goes a step further. It focuses on automating tasks by integrating AI tools into structured workflows. This course teaches you how to connect AI with no-code automation tools like Make.com, Zapier, and n8n to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and enhance efficiency. For more information about that course, email us at support@ziplines.com, and someone from our team will get back to you.
AI prompting is a skill anyone can learn and use, and this course is designed for learners with no prior experience.
To complete the course successfully, learners should be able to use web applications, download and access files, and use email and messaging apps.
Yes! We offer group enrollments for your team’s AI training needs. We work with business teams, executives, and organizations of all sizes to provide seamless group enrollment and onboarding. Learn more and request a group enrollment quote here.
Our courses are built for real life. This program is designed to fit around a full-time role while still delivering meaningful outcomes.
You can expect to spend 6–8 hours per week on interactive, on-demand content, including hands-on activities and applied playbook assignments.
Weekly live online sessions (2 hours) are led by expert AI practitioners and include demos, discussion, and deeper dives into course content. These sessions are optional and recorded for later viewing.
Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.
There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.
We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the “Get Qualified” link to see what options are available.
Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement.
We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn’t the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.
Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies your knowledge and hands-on experience in AI Essentials. This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency in AI technologies, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.
To receive a university-issued certificate of completion, you must achieve at least 70% on the module assessments and successfully complete all of the playbook assignments.
The course and the Playbook projects will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.
Ziplines Education is a market-driven education company based in Silicon Valley, CA. Leading universities collaborate with Ziplines Education to offer innovative and highly rated certificate courses that help adult learners and working professionals build work-ready digital skills and earn industry-recognized credentials.
