Is an AI Certification Your Next Career Move? What Every Professional Should Know
An AI certification signifies that you’ve completed a structured learning program and passed a required assessment.
Wondering if you should consider one of those fancy AI certifications to finally conquer your fear of the robots and spruce up your Linkedin profile to boot 😏? Well it’s a great question, especially for us Xennials.
An AI certification signifies that you’ve completed a structured learning program and passed a required assessment. It also demonstrates that you have at least a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, technologies like machine learning and deep learning, and the ability to apply them in practical scenarios. Lots of employers generally value these certifications as a way to quickly identify candidates who have relevant AI skills, particularly when screening a large pool of applicants, although the weight given to a certification can vary depending on the specific role, the employer's industry, and the individual's overall experience and portfolio.
As a job seeker, earning an AI certification demonstrates a commitment to learning and signals to current or potential employers that you’re actively gaining skills in the rapidly evolving field of AI. To get started on our journey, let’s answer some basic questions.
What’s out there in the world of AI certification 👀? Here are some popular and available Al certifications:
Al Fundamentals Certification from DataCamp - an online certification that demonstrates a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts
Certified Artificial Intelligence Scientist (CAIS) - The CAIS program is designed for professionals who are already business leaders in AI or related fields, or who are looking to become business leaders.
Artificial Intelligence Certification from ARTIBA - This training validates your superior knowledge of AI engineering principles and concepts as well as agility and versatility across platforms.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Al Engineer Associate - This certification is intended for software developers who want to create AI-infused applications.
Jetson Al Courses and Certifications from NVIDIA Developer - designed for individuals looking to specialize in AI technologies using Nvidia's Jetson platform
Intel® Edge Al Certification - The certification demonstrates proficiency in AI and deep learning, and is earned by completing a series of challenging, hands-on projects
What AI certifications seem to be in demand 💰? Here are some in-demand Al certifications:
IBM Al Engineering Professional Certificate - This program covers topics such as machine learning algorithms, data science, and deep learning neural networks.
AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty - This certification is for specialists with over a year of experience in data science or development roles using machine learning or deep learning workloads on the AWS Cloud.
Certified Al Transformation Leader (CAITL) - This program is for C-suite professionals, business leaders, and senior executives who want to use Al to arow their business.
What should I consider when selecting an AI course or tool 🙇♀️👩🏽💻- start with YouTube for training based on what your learning goals are (e.g, creative, coding, automation, information, etc). Also be sure to read reviews on forums such as Reddit or Quora. When choosing an Al certification, you definitely must consider things like:
Industry recognition - Whether the certification is well-respected by employers and the Al community
Curriculum - Whether the certification covers current and emerging Al technologies and methodologies
Practical application - Whether the certification includes real-world case studies or hands-on projects
Accreditation - Whether the certification is from an accredited institution or well-established tech company
Career impact - Whether the certification could lead to a salary increase or career advancement
If you made it this far 🤓🥂 I have a really cool AI story that’ll make you a hit at your next party or maybe even your next interview (follow the vibes). A man named Natan Dotan recently sold a spec script titled ‘Alignment’ for $3M to Fifth Season [Fifth Season is buying the script for $1.25 million against a price tag of $3 million if or when a movie gets made] according to The Hollywood Reporter. Alignment is described as having the urgency of thrillers such as Margin Call and Contagion and takes place in a 36-hour period. It tells of a board member at a booming AI company who wrestles with corporate politics and warped incentives as he tries to prevent his colleagues’ willful ignorance from causing a global catastrophe.
I hope you found these insights helpful, and I wish you continued career success! For more AI tools and industry insights get in touch with me here at Dulcet Partners.
