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As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more common in the workplace, professionals across industries are choosing to build AI skills on their own terms to work more strategically and expand their career options.
Whether you're just getting started or want to specialize further, edX offers flexible paths to learn AI — from short, self-paced courses to online degree programs — with credentials from top universities and trusted industry leaders.
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Benefits of enrolling in an AI program
Learning AI may not be so challenging be advantageous for professionals in technical and non-technical roles. By studying this emerging technology, you can:
Build business relationships
AI tools simplify business communications by personalizing and custom-tailoring customer service interactions.
Demonstrate dedication
AI upskilling or reskilling reflects your flexibility and dedication to learning the latest technology.
Remain competitive on the job market
In a Spring 2025 edX survey, 50% of workers said that advancements in AI will impact their immediate career goals, and 65% of managers say AI skills are important to stay competitive in their careers.
Increase efficiency
AI can summarize long documents, meeting transcripts, and other information.
Make data-driven decisions
AI tools can draw insights and conclusions from large datasets, enabling employees at all levels to make sound business decisions.
Develop in-demand skills
AI is the top skill employers are looking to build to maintain employment and withstand economic uncertainty.
Stay ahead by learning new skills
Many U.S. workers are actively considering how AI skills fit into their next career move.
report that AI advancements have them considering upskilling or reskilling
identified AI as the top technical skill to advance their career
agree that AI-related skills are very or extremely important for staying competitive in their careers.
Explore more findings from our survey.
Read moreHow is AI used in business?
Professionals across industries use AI to automate routine tasks and optimize workflows. However, many industries already benefit from more complex uses of the technology — this is where AI experts are most needed.
- Computer science: Computer scientists use AI for faster coding review and problem-solving, especially in addressing security breaches.
- Data science: Data scientists leverage AI to speed up the analysis of large datasets and assist them in making data-based predictions.
- Business and management: Businesses benefit from using AI for customer service chatbots, data analysis, and marketing strategy.
- Healthcare: AI is used in healthcare to find potential diagnoses based on patient data and in robot-assisted surgery.
- Management and leadership: C-suite professionals and executives use AI to gain insight into employee performance and trends to make strategic decisions.
Which careers benefit from AI?
Explore potential career opportunities for skilled AI workers, even in non-technical roles, with salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):
Computer systems analyst
Computer systems analysts update their employers' computer systems. AI can help these professionals identify improvement areas and keep their employers' data secure.
- Required education: Bachelor's degree
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $103,790
Information security analyst
Information security analysts use their cybersecurity expertise to protect clients' sensitive information. AI tools can improve threat detection and reduce human error.
- Required education: Bachelor's degree
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $124,910
Data scientist
Data scientists help their employers make sound business decisions by analyzing raw data. AI can analyze large data sets quickly and identify trends that scientists may have overlooked.
- Required education: Bachelor's degree
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $112,590
"The ability to create [with AI] is incredible. Creation can be anything. It can be literal, from a physical sense, where you're creating images or content, or it can be an application or a business strategy. The notion of empowering yourself to create something and unleashing your creativity is fantastic."
— Tony Navarro, AI leader and founder of Guide (Guide is a subsidiary of Red Ventures, an edX partner.)
How to choose the best AI program for you
The artificial intelligence course or degree program that is right for you depends on your skill level, career goals, budget, and available time. Consider all of these factors before deciding on your next steps.
Some AI education options to consider include:
Individual courses
AI courses for beginners may appeal to learners who want to improve their knowledge or skills in a specific area. edX courses are free and do not have formal admission requirements, but you can purchase a certificate of completion and unlimited access to the course materials. These courses are taught by highly trained instructors from leading universities and organizations.
Professional certificates
An edX AI certificate can help you advance your current career or qualify for a new one. Certificates let you stack several similar courses that can help you learn more about your desired subject and feature self-paced, flexible curricula. Upon completion, you'll earn a certificate that you can put on your résumé.
Executive Education programs
edX's AI Executive Education programs can help mid- and senior-career professionals become better leaders and managers. Executive Education programs employ a cohort learning model so you can network with like-minded peers. As programs take only 6-8 weeks to complete, you can apply new knowledge and skills on the job in no time.
Online degrees
College students majoring in computer science and experienced professionals who work or want to work with AI can benefit from an online master's in artificial intelligence. A master's offers many potential advantages, such as increased salary potential and improved career trajectory. Consider an asynchronous online degree program if you want to work while in school.
Where to start learning AI
Interest in AI education has surged in recent years. A Fall 2025 edX survey found that 79% of respondents want to invest in AI education, yet 26% say they don't know where to begin learning AI skills.
An edX AI course is a practical way to start, offering structured learning from expert instructors for learners at all levels, with goals and time commitments.
If you already have some background in AI, a professional certificate or degree program may be a better fit for building deeper expertise and working toward specific outcomes.
Take a look at some options to get started:
IBM's AI for Everyone: Master the Basics
This introductory course emphasizes AI basics, such as machine learning and deep learning, potential risks of AI, and career paths. Start here if you lack a technical background.
IBM's AI for Everyone: Master the Basics
This introductory course emphasizes AI basics, such as machine learning and deep learning, potential risks of AI, and career paths. Start here if you lack a technical background.
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With many professionals upskilling in AI, you don't want to fall behind. Learn AI online with an edX course, certificate, Executive Education program, or degree.