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Kenny Lou
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Los Angeles
Cerritos College
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Nick Real
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Program Details
Applied Artificial Intelligence
New Program
Other Information Technology (079900)
08/17/26
The Applied AI Certificate provides students with foundational artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and practical skills applicable across disciplines and career pathways. Designed for the general student population, the program emphasizes understanding AI concepts, using AI tools responsibly, improving productivity, analyzing data, and developing simple AI-powered applications using accessible technologies.
The program does not require advanced programming or mathematics backgrounds and is appropriate for students from diverse academic and professional interests. Through hands-on projects and real-world use cases, students learn how AI is transforming workplaces and society, and how to apply AI ethically, effectively, and creatively.
Annual Enrollment Completer Projections: 30
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
The Applied AI Certificate aligns with Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) regional strategic plans emphasizing preparation for emerging technologies that impact multiple industry sectors. The program’s primary goal is to provide accessible AI literacy and applied skills that support workforce readiness, digital fluency, and adaptability. The curriculum focuses on practical use of AI tools for productivity, workflow automation, data analysis, and basic application development, ensuring skills are transferable across a wide range of occupations.
Consistent with LARC priorities related to equity and access, the program is designed for the general student population and does not require advanced technical prerequisites. Ethical and responsible AI use is integrated throughout the curriculum, supporting informed technology adoption. Overall, the Applied AI Certificate complements existing career education programs while providing a short-term, flexible credential that supports regional workforce needs and lifelong learning.
Course Units and Hours
14
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Course Report
To earn the Applied AI Certificate, students must successfully complete all four required courses in the program with a grade of C or better. The program consists of the following courses:
- CIS 172A - AI for Everyone (3.5 units)
- CIS 172B - AI for Productivity and Workflow Automation (3.5 units)
- CIS 172C - AI-Powered Data Analysis (3.5 units)
- CIS 172D - AI-Powered Application Development (3.5 units).
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 172A | AI for Everyone | 3.5 | S1Y1 |
| CIS 172B | AI for Productivity and Workflow Automation | 3.5 | S2Y1 |
| CIS 172C | AI-Powered Data Analysis | 3.5 | S1Y2 |
| CIS 172D | AI-Powered Application Development | 3.5 | S2Y2 |
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Cerritos College
Nick Real
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New Program
It is part of the CIS program.
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Annual Enrollment projection: 30-50
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Submission Details
12/29/25 - 11:02 AM
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