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This Program is Perfect For

  • Non-technical professionals wanting to streamline typical office workflows using AI
  • Business leaders or team leads eager to harness AI responsibly and innovatively
  • Professionals seeking a flexible, badge-ready credential to signal AI-savviness

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Specialization Description

Beyond the hype: Practical AI for workplace automation

In this highly practical specialization for the nontechnical professional, students explore the characteristics of generative AI and learn real-world AI applications to improve workplace productivity.

You’ll explore AI use cases and learn to streamline your daily tasks, such as document and presentation creation, report generation, and project management—all using readily available, free AI technology and by refining your AI prompts.

Strategic innovation. Responsible AI integration.

By implementing the principles of generative AI, students address ethical challenges while deploying new models.

  • Get hands-on practice with freely available AI-enhanced tools.
  • Learn efficient natural language prompts for generating content.
  • Experience robotic process automation (RPA).
  • Integrate AI intelligence.
  • Evaluate agent performance.
  • Explore advancements toward human-level control.
  • Increase your understanding of the ethical, responsible, and security aspects of AI.

By the end of the program, you'll be empowered to leverage AI effectively for personal and professional growth in diverse settings and have a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies, ethical implications, and practical applications across industries.

Learning Outcomes

  • Optimize AI technology for specific needs.
  • Address ethical challenges while deploying effective generative AI models.
  • Enhance workplace productivity via freely available AI-enhanced tools and prompt engineering.
  • Set up and evaluate simple agents for task automation.

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Courses

1. Required Courses:
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals Flexible
The Business of AI Flexible Flexible
2. Complete one of the following.
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents Live-Online, Flexible
3. Completion Review:
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Specialization in AI Business Practices Completion Fee
A list of courses applicable to the Specialization
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals Flexible
The Business of AI Flexible Flexible

1. Required Courses:

AI Tools for the Office
AISV.815
$625 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals
AISV.814
$625
Hien C Luu
Hien Luu
Jan. 29 - Mar. 12, Thursday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.814.(5)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Thu, 01-29-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 01-29-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-19-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-19-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-26-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-26-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Winter
The Business of AI
AISV.800
$580
Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Nov. 5 - Dec. 10, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(14)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Wed, 11-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.

Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Feb. 18 - Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(15)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Wed, 02-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-25-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-25-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-11-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-11-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Fall Flexible
Winter Flexible

2. Complete one of the following.

Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents
AISV.818
$650
Mike E Tzamaloukas
Mike Tzamaloukas
Oct. 17 - Dec. 5, Friday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.818.(3)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 10-17-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-17-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-24-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 10-24-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 10-29-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 10-29-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-07-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-07-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-14-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-14-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-21-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-21-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

09/25/2025: Format change for first class only. Review full schedule for details.

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

Some meetings may be Live-Online via Zoom. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Fall Live-Online
Fall Flexible

3. Completion Review:

Specialization in AI Business Practices Completion Fee
O-CE0531
$50
Sep. 30, Tuesday, All Day
O-CE0531.(004)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
 

Please enroll in the AI Business Practices Completion Fee only when all of the specialization requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.

A list of courses applicable to the Specialization

AI Tools for the Office
AISV.815
$625 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals
AISV.814
$625 (Estimated Cost)
Hien C Luu
Hien Luu
Jan. 29 - Mar. 12, Thursday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.814.(5)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Thu, 01-29-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 01-29-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-19-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-19-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-26-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-26-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Winter
The Business of AI
AISV.800
$580
Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Nov. 5 - Dec. 10, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(14)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Wed, 11-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.

Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Feb. 18 - Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(15)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Wed, 02-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-25-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-25-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-11-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-11-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Fall Flexible
Winter Flexible

Requisite knowledge

We recommend that you launch your studies in AI Business Practices with AI Essentials or have equivalent knowledge.

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Establish Candidacy

1. Complete a Course

Complete at least one course in your selected program.

3. Complete Requirements

You must establish candidacy in the certificate program before enrolling in the Certificate Completion Review.

Instructors

Program Chair
Hien C Luu

Hien Luu

Program Chair | Head of Machine Learning Infrastructure, Zoox

HIEN LUU, M.S, head of machine learning infrastructure at Zoox and chair of the AI Business Practices, has over 20 years of experience designing and developing scalable web applications and big data infrastructure and applications at Silicon Valley companies, such as DoorDash, LinkedIn, Uber, Netflix, and Yahoo. He specializes in big data technologies and machine learning and is an artificial intelligence enthusiast. He has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in Software Engineering from San Jose State University. He has taught for 黑料不打烊 Extension since 2003, serves as chair of the AI Business Practices Program, and as an advisor on the Data Science and Data Analysis Advisory Board.

Bineet Sharma
Bineet Sharma
Director/Assoc. Professor, Univ. of Silicon Valley|Chair/Instructor 黑料不打烊 SV
Durgam Vahia
Durgam Vahia
Product Management Leader, Google
Hien C Luu
Hien Luu
Program Chair | Head of Machine Learning Infrastructure, Zoox
Mike E Tzamaloukas
Mike Tzamaloukas
General Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Automotive
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