# Generative AI Certificate Canonical URL: ## Overview Unlock the potential of generative AI with this comprehensive program designed for non-programmers. Whether you're enhancing marketing strategies, improving workplace efficiency, or creating engaging content, this certificate will equip you with the skills to integrate AI into various aspects of your professional life. - **AI for Workplace Productivity:** Learn how to use AI tools to streamline task automation, improve project management, and boost communication. Explore real-world use cases and hands-on projects to see how AI can enhance your daily workflow and productivity. - **Marketing Strategies with AI:** Discover how to integrate AI into marketing efforts, including SEO, content creation, advertising, and analytics. Learn to measure the impact of AI-driven strategies and develop marketing campaigns that leverage data-driven insights for optimal performance. - **Designs & Videos with AI:** Explore how AI can transform your creative process in graphic design and video production. Learn to use AI-powered tools like Adobe Firefly and generative AI to create images, edit videos, and improve workflow efficiency in design projects. - **Data Analytics & AI-Driven Insights:** Understand how AI can enhance data analysis by automating data cleaning, generating visualizations, and building predictive models. Learn to use popular AI platforms for analyzing data trends, uncovering patterns, and making informed business decisions. ## What you'll learn - Apply generative AI across business, marketing, and design work - Write effective prompts and refine the results - Use AI for data analytics and reporting - Compare the major AI platforms and what each is good at - Understand the limits of AI and when not to rely on it - Build AI into your everyday professional workflow ## Curriculum 1. **Generative AI with ChatGPT** 2. **AI for Workplace Productivity with Microsoft Copilot** 3. **AI for Marketing Course** 4. **AI for Graphic Design** 5. **AI for Video & Motion Graphics** 6. **AI for Data Analytics** 7. **ChatGPT Level 2** 8. **AI for the Workplace with Claude** ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ### Garfield Stinvil — Senior Instructor Garfield is an experienced software trainer with over 16 years of real-world professional experience. He started as a data analyst with a Wall Street real estate investment company & continued working in the professional development department at New York Road Runners Organization before working at Noble. He enjoys bringing humor to whatever he teaches and loves conveying ideas in novel ways that help others learn more efficiently. Since starting his professional training career in 2016, he has worked with several corporate clients including Adobe, HBO, Amazon, Yelp, Mitsubishi, WeWork, Michael Kors, Christian Dior, and Hermès. Outside of work, his hobbies include rescuing & archiving at-risk artistic online media using his database management skills. ### Mourad Kattan — Program Director & Instructor Mourad Kattan is an instructor and Program Director of Business, Finance, & Excel at Noble Desktop, teaching classes and designing courses in Excel, finance, accounting, and financial modeling. Before Noble Desktop, Mourad worked as a financial analyst at Credit Suisse and H/2 Capital Partners. In those positions, he used advanced analytical and financial skills to evaluate a variety of investments. Mourad graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude and is part of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Learn more about [Mourad Kattan's](/mourad-kattan) background and expertise. ### Christophe Drayton — Instructor Christophe is the instructor for the UX & UI Design Certificate, Figma Advanced, and Generative AI courses at Noble Desktop, and the founder and Chief Design Officer of Kaaiind, which specializes in Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Creative field. With over 20 years in Branding, UX Design, and Accessibility across Europe and the US, Christophe has positively impacted the digital experience of a large spectrum of companies, ranging from big data to startups, government entities to nonprofits, both in the private and public sectors. As an Educator, Christophe has led transformative and award-winning UX programs at Thinkful, the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Brooklyn Public Library, which have opened doors for underrepresented groups in tech who have secured roles at top companies like Google, Uber, Citi, and IBM. Most recently, he has developed innovative curricula about AI in the workplace for the University of Phoenix, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera. Today, he focuses on developing Allie, one of the first AI-powered, patent-pending color-blind safe and WCAG-compliant design system generators, while concluding his 5-year fundamental research on color vision deficiencies in digital environments. Christophe believes in hands-on, practical application of human-centered strategy and ethical and inclusive design. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to inspire and empower the next generation of designers, especially those entering the field through nontraditional paths. ## FAQ ### Will students code and develop their own AI tools in this course? No, this is a course for non-programmers. If you are a programmer looking to branch out into AI, check out our Data Science Certificate (for new Python programmers) or Python Machine Learning Bootcamp (for experienced Python programmers). ### What kind of laptop/computer is suitable for completing the work in this course? Any laptop/computer with the below specifications would be suitable: OS: macOS Sequoia or Windows 11 Model from 2021 onward is preferred RAM: should be at least 16GB 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) display or larger ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or student financing. Learn more in the Tuition section above. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? Yes. This course is available online. See the course description and enrollment options for the training format and schedule. How do live-online sessions work? For live-online sessions, you attend at the scheduled class times (New York, Eastern Time). Attend remotely through Zoom with a live instructor. Hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen with the instructor. Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or call the phone number we provide. You will need your own computer and any required software. See the course requirements for details. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com . ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 8 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Flexibility to customize your learning with an additional elective course Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department Attend the AI for the Workplace with Claude course for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program. ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, if you plan to take the course live online , you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $3495 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.