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AI Essentials
Next class: Nov 2
University-Backed

AI for HR Professionals
certificate course

Build practical AI skills that help you work smarter, stay ahead, and make a bigger impact in your HR role. 5 weeks online, with a certificate from the university you choose.

Length + formatFormat
5 weeks
On demand + optional live sessions
Tools + technologyTools + Tech
ChatGPT
Zapier
NotebookLM
You earn
University certificate
From a leading university
Next class starts
November 2, 2026
Tools you’ll use in this course
ChatGPT
Zapier
Gemini Notebook
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%

Payment plans and employer reimbursement available.

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See which universities offer AI for HR Professionals.

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Delivered by Ziplines.
Backed by leading universities.

Choose from over 40 partner universities and earn a certificate employers will reward. We see 10X higher completion rates than on-demand only courses.

Is this course right for me?

HR is doing more than ever. Let AI take some of it.

No technical background needed. Built by HR leaders, for HR professionals across the talent lifecycle.

Before

“I use AI, but I’m not sure where it fits in HR.”

After
“I know exactly which HR tasks AI should take on.”
Before

“I write HR content from scratch and worry about bias.”

After
“AI drafts it, and I check it for fairness.”
Before

“I answer the same employee questions all day.”

After
“My AI assistant answers them and knows when to hand off.”
Before

“I have people data, but leaders don’t act on it.”

After
“I turn trends into insights leadership acts on.”
Before

“Handing routine tasks to AI feels risky.”

After
“I automate them, with a person checking the key steps.”
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How it works

Learn with a university you trust

Ziplines works with top public universities to bring you career-focused courses. Choose your university and earn a credential employers recognize.

Find your university
1

Choose your university

Enter your ZIP code to see the universities offering AI Essentials.

Browse universities↓
2

Learn online for 5 weeks

New lessons each week, a live session you can watch later, and 1:1 dedicated support by chat, email or phone.

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Earn your university certificate

Issued in your university's name.

What you'll learn

Use AI to simplify your day-to-day and strengthen your HR impact

HR professionals are being asked to do more than ever, and AI can help you reclaim time, improve quality, and elevate your work. Gain the clarity, frameworks, and hands-on practice you need to use AI confidently and responsibly.

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AI opportunities

Know which HR tasks to hand to AI

Map where AI saves you hours across recruiting, onboarding and engagement.
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HR content

Draft HR documents you’d sign off on

Get job descriptions, onboarding guides and policy summaries drafted fast, then check them for tone and fairness.
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AI assistant

Answer routine employee questions automatically

Explore an HR assistant for onboarding or policy FAQs that knows when to hand off to a person.
04
Data + AI

Show leadership what your people data says

Turn surveys and engagement data into insights leaders act on.
05
Automation

Take admin work off your plate

Leverage no-code automations for repetitive HR tasks, with a person checking the key steps.
What you walk away with
Issued by your university
Your university
Certificate of Completion
AI for HR Professionals
ISSUED BY YOUR UNIVERSITY · DELIVERED WITH ZIPLINES
A university certificate, paid for by your employer
An AI assistant for onboarding or policy FAQs
A leadership-ready HR insights deck
A simple automation you built without IT
Full curriculum

AI training from HR leaders who use AI every day

Week 1
Apply AI in HR strategically
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— Identify where AI can improve efficiency across recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement.
— Use frameworks to evaluate benefits, risks, and KPIs for AI in human resources.
— Build confidence using generative AI tools responsibly and ethically.
— Practice writing prompts that produce high-quality HR outputs.
Playbook assignment: Create an AI Opportunity Map highlighting three HR processes to enhance with AI.
Week 2
Create quality HR content, faster
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— Draft polished, on-brand HR documents—onboarding guides, job descriptions, and policy summaries.
— Refine HR communications using prompting techniques that ensure clarity and consistency.
— Develop content that reflects your company’s tone, values, and inclusivity standards.
— Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, tone, and fairness.
— Build a repeatable process to get consistent results and reduce revision time.
Playbook assignment: Craft an onboarding communication plan using ChatGPT—including a welcome packet, FAQ, and talking points for hiring managers.
Week 3
Build an AI assistant for HR
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— Explore where AI assistants, voicebots, and chatbots can scale HR expertise.
— Create a prototype of a custom HR assistant for onboarding, policy FAQs, or employee support.
— Test and refine performance using prompt templates and feedback loops.
Playbook assignment: Build and document a custom GPT or HR chatbot that improves employee access to information and reduces HR workload.
Week 4
Showcase HR’s impact with data + AI
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— Analyze surveys, engagement data, and performance trends using AI.
— Summarize quantitative and qualitative HR insights in leadership-ready formats.
— Use prompting frameworks for data storytelling and visualization.
— Align HR insights with business outcomes and KPIs.
Playbook assignment: Create a data storytelling asset that highlights key HR insights and communicates business impact.
Week 5
Automate manual HR tasks
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— Discover how automation can eliminate repetitive HR processes and free up time for more strategic work.
— Build a simple automation using no-code tools like Zapier to reduce administrative work.
— Implement human-in-the-loop guardrails for reliability and trust.
Playbook assignment: Develop a working HR automation in Zapier that reduces administrative effort.
Time and support

AI training to fit around a full-time job

Self-paced lessons

Learn on your schedule and maintain access to the curriculum for 12 full months.

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Live expert sessions

Weekly sessions with your instructor, recorded so missing one doesn't set you back.

Instructor leading a live online session
Upcoming
Next Live Session
Weekly, led by your instructor
Recorded if you miss it

Get 1-on-1 guidance

You'll have support from your dedicated learner success advocate every step of the way.

A Ziplines Learner Success Advocate
Learner Success Advocate
Stuck on this week's project. Can you take a look?
Absolutely. Share what you have so far and we'll work through it together.
Learner success team · here all program long
Tuition and payment options

How much is the AI for HR course?

AI Essentials certificate course
5 weeks
Online
Live sessions optional
Take admin off your HR plate
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%
Find your university
Good to know: this is a university-backed course so your employer is likely to pay for it.
flexible Ways to pay
Pay in full
Pay monthly
Get reimbursed by your employer
7-day money back guarantee — no questions asked
Upcoming start dates
November 2
Runs November 2 to December 6, 2026
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December 7
Runs December 7, 2026 to January 10, 2027
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January 5
Runs January 5 to February 8, 2027
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Learner reviews

What learners say

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“One of the most practical learning experiences I have had. The biggest differentiator was the expectation to apply. You were not sitting and listening. You were building, testing, and thinking through how to use AI in your actual work.”

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“This was an excellent course that closely aligned with my day-to-day work in HR. The course explored practical applications of AI, including the automation of HR processes, which was especially powerful and immediately relevant.”

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Lora M.
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“The learning modules were great. The team worked to accommodate working professional students. The material was easily adaptable to work so some of my projects assisted with needs at work. Loved this!!”

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Suzanne C.
AI for HR Professionals learner
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Meet your instructors

Learn from HR leaders who use AI every day

This course is led by experienced HR leaders who use AI daily in their own work. They bring practical, real-world insight into how AI supports talent processes, strengthens communication, and helps HR teams operate with greater clarity and impact.

Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson
AI for HR Professionals

Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson

VP of Talent Enablement and Chief Learning Officer, Allstate
Vic Akosile
AI for HR Professionals

Vic Akosile

AI and People Analytics, Cloudflare
Jenelle Buatti
AI for HR Professionals

Jenelle Buatti

Workforce Strategist, Institute for Corporate Productivity
Maggie Wong
AI for HR Professionals

Maggie Wong

Director, People Operations
Maisha L. Cannon
AI for HR Professionals

Maisha L. Cannon

Founder & Advisor, The Collab Lab, Inc.
How it compares

Why pay for a course when there are free videos?

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.

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AI Essentials
A plan that builds week to week
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Live sessions with an instructor
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A class and deadlines to keep you going
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A university certificate
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Finished work you can show your manager
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Choose your university

Find your university

Same 5-week course, same instructors and start dates at every university. The university you pick issues your certificate.

Find by ZIP code or state
Browse all 34 universities
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Work remotely? Use the ZIP where you live. The course is online, so any university works.

In Arizona
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Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Nearby states
Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, California
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Questions

What people ask before they enroll

Browse the answers, or talk it through with an advisor. No pressure.

Is it right for me?
Why is now the right time to take this course?
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AI is rapidly transforming how every business and role operates. Top HR professionals are using AI as a strategic tool to save time on repetitive tasks, so they can focus on what matters most, and they’re using data and AI to show the impact HR has on the business.

If you’ve been wondering how to put AI to work for you—while keeping the human in human resources—this is the course for you.

Who is the ideal candidate for this program?
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This course is ideal for HR professionals who want clear, practical guidance on how to use AI to become more effective and efficient at work. It’s an excellent fit for HR Managers, HR Directors, HR Business Partners, and other HR practitioners across the talent lifecycle.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
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Learners should possess basic digital literacy skills to participate in the program. These skills include using web applications, downloading and accessing files, and using email and messaging apps.

Do you offer group enrollment with business discounts for this course?
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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.

Time and schedule
How many hours a week should I expect to spend on the program?
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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 industry experts and include demos, discussion, and deeper dives into course content. These sessions are optional and recorded for later viewing.

Where does the program take place?
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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.

Cost and paying
What payment options are offered?
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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.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?
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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.

Will I receive credit for this course?
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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.

The certificate
Will I earn a certificate?
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Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies your knowledge and hands-on experience in AI for HR Professionals. 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, 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.

What do I need to do to pass the course?
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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.

Will I have a completed portfolio at the end of the course?
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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.

Who is Ziplines Education?
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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.

Next class starts November 2

Five weeks from now, you could have hours back every week