Whether you're streamlining service delivery in a municipal department, enhancing donor engagement in your non-profit, or driving innovation in a corporate setting, Carnegie Mellon's new online Graduate Certificate in Managing Artificial Intelligence Systems (MAIS)* will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to manage AI initiatives within your organization.

Is this the right program for you?
If you are a public or private sector manager, policymaker or non-profit leader with 5+ years of experience and are interested in driving the adoption of AI in your organization, then this program is for you. No technical expertise is required for admission.

What is the program format?
The program is delivered 100% online and is taught by expert faculty in Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.

What is the program length?
This program includes four credit-bearing courses and is taught over three 14-week semesters.

What will you learn?*

• The foundational elements of AI technologies including their limitations and capabilities
• The practical aspects of managing AI throughout its lifecycle and how to adopt a systems-thinking mindset to navigate complex challenges
• How to design and implement effective AI governance frameworks to ensure responsible and ethical AI deployment
• How to develop and execute enterprise AI strategies that build trust and foster innovation among organizational stakeholders

*The MAIS program is still in development, so courses and learning outcomes are subject to change. The application will open this summer, and the first cohort will begin in January 2025. When the application is live, a member of our team will reach out to inform you and share more details about the program.