Career Advancement Courses

Course Link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/courses/019dfe2f-073f-73cf-95da-6a301a0e484f/generative-ai-for-nonprofits

Scholarships: no

Credits: 4 ATD CI Credits / 4 HRCI Credits / 0.40 IACET CEU Credits / 4 SHRM Credits / 4 PMI Business Acumen PDUs

Access Time: 90 days

Estimated Length: 4 hours

Price: $105

Course Description: In this fully online course, participants will learn about the key components of generative AI models and explore some of the primary ways nonprofit professionals are using these tools for tasks such as writing grant proposals, drafting policies, communicating with donors, and developing marketing materials. Learners will gain best practices for writing effective prompts and look at some ways to edit and refine AI-generated content. Finally, learners will focus on the important role of human oversight in ensuring that AI is being used ethically and responsibly in their organization.

Course Title: Generative AI for Nonprofits

Course Link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/courses/019a6fc6-78e0-73a4-a348-0d41da121bf8/artificial-intelligence-and-the-employee-experience

Scholarships: no

Credits: 4 ATD CI Credits / 4 HRCI Credits / 0.40 IACET CEU Credits / 4 SHRM Credits

Access Time: 90 days

Estimated Length: 4 hours

Price: $105

Course Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are enhancing the employee experience by increasing employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity. In Artificial Intelligence and the Employee Experience, you will explore how AI provides support and presents challenges for the workplace journey, including personalized onboarding plans, performance management assistance, individualized learning and development opportunities, AI-assisted workflow, privacy issues, and bias. The course includes an ongoing scenario, with your role being an HR professional who figures out how to use AI tools to create the optimal employee experience.

Course Title: Artificial Intelligence and the Employee Experience

Course Link: https://ziplines.uab.edu/ai-for-marketing

Scholarships: no

Estimated Length: 5 weeks

Price: $2,300 (Discounts Available)

Course Description: This fully online, mentored course equips marketing professionals with practical skills to apply generative AI across everyday marketing workflows. Learners gain hands-on experience using AI for competitive research, content creation, campaign analysis, and automation. By the end of the course, participants can identify high-value AI opportunities and use AI to improve marketing efficiency and performance.

Course Title: AI for Marketing Certificate Course

Course Link: https://ziplines.uab.edu/ai-automation

Scholarships: no

Estimated Length: 5 weeks

Price: $2,300 (Discounts Available)

Course Description: This fully online, interactive course provides comprehensive training in creating efficient automated workflows using AI-powered, no-code platforms. Learners will gain practical experience building automation solutions, connecting tools through popular workflow platforms like Make.com and Zapier. You’ll complete the course with the skills needed to streamline processes and drive efficiency in any business environment.

Course Title: AI Automation and Agentic AI Basics

Course Link: https://ziplines.uab.edu/ai-essentials

Scholarships: no

Access Time: 5 weeks

Price: $2,300 (Discounts Available)

Course Description: This fully online course equips learners with essential skills to effectively leverage generative AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Through practical assignments, you'll develop expertise in designing prompts tailored to real-world applications, including marketing campaigns, content creation, productivity optimization, and data analysis. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate validating your AI prompting abilities.

Course Title: AI Essentials Certificate Course

Course Link: https://ziplines.uab.edu/digital-marketing

Scholarships: no

Estimated Length: 10 weeks

Price: $2950 (Discounts Available)

Course Description: Designed for professionals seeking comprehensive digital marketing expertise, this fully online certificate covers critical skills in search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), email marketing, content strategy, social media campaigns, and data analytics. You’ll work hands-on with essential platforms like Google Ads, Google Analytics, HubSpot, and ChatGPT. Graduates will be prepared to earn industry certifications, including Google Ads Search and Google Analytics, enhancing their competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Course Title: Digital Marketing Certificate Course

Course Link: https://ziplines.uab.edu/business-analytics

Scholarships: no

Estimated Length: 10 weeks

Price: $2950 (Discounts Available)

Course Description: This fully online course provides hands-on training in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to help you turn complex information into actionable business insights. You’ll gain proficiency in tools like SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and ChatGPT while learning to prepare, interpret, and present data for real-world decision-making. The program also prepares you for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification exam, giving you a competitive edge in analytics roles across industries.

Course Title: Business Analytics Certificate Course

Course Link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/suites/19753/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-prep-course-and-exam

Scholarships: no

Access Time: 240 days

Estimated Length: 40 hours

Discount: UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.

Price: $799

Course Description: The 100% online, self-paced exam prep course prepares participants for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Real-world implementation examples are provided by working professionals while learning and comprehension are tested with games, exercises, case studies, and quizzes. Two 50-question practice exams are included to prepare participants for the certification exam.

Course Title: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and Exam

Course Link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/suites/19741/certificate-in-computer-skills-for-the-office

Scholarships: no

Credits: PMI PDUs: 6 / Power Skills PDUs: 1.75 / Ways of Working PDUs: 4.25 / IACET CEUs: 1.8 (Contact Hours: 18 hours / ATD CI Credits: 18 / SHRM PDCs: 18

Access Time: 540 days

Estimated Length: 18 hours

Price: $319

Course Description: This 100% online, self-paced computer skills certificate course includes training on Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Video tutorials guide the course while built-in knowledge checks, interactive exercises, and interactive games reinforce learning. Successful completion of all courses in the program will earn participants a certificate that they can download and print.

Course Title: Certificate in Computer Skills for the Office

Course Link: https://prostudies.uab.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=53685129&selectedProgramAreaId=19004&selectedProgramStreamId=

Scholarships: no

Credits: Optional MBA credit

Price: $1,795

Course Description: This asynchronous and flexible course, designed for early to mid-career professionals, introduces you to the dynamic world of accounting and finance, enhancing your ability to interpret financial statements and make informed decisions. What makes us unique? Join a dynamic learning community of over 100 professionals and MBA students through our course-specific Teams chat and engage in lively discussions, ask questions, and network with like-minded individuals.

Course Title: Simplifying Accounting and Finance for Better Decision Making