Course Description

The Applied AI for EHS Certificate prepares safety professionals to confidently and responsibly apply artificial intelligence (AI) within workplace safety operations. As a foundational program, it builds essential AI understanding while giving participants hands-on experience evaluating technologies, identifying meaningful opportunities within their own operational safety systems, and applying AI in ways that improve efficiency, strengthen risk management, and support better decision-making. Participants learn how to use AI responsibly, design governance safeguards and human oversight structures, and lead adoption with greater confidence in increasingly AI-enabled work environments. Offered in partnership with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) this certificate is designed to help safety professionals develop practical capability, sound judgment, and credibility in the use of AI.

Online Instructor-Led: Get the benefits of face-to-face learning without the need to travel. Join from home, work, or any convenient location with a computer, audio/video capability, and a reliable internet connection. During this eight-week course, you’ll participate in group discussions, interactive activities, videos, and assignments.

For the first six weeks, live sessions (via Zoom) are held on Wednesdays from 6:00–9:00 p.m. CT to support collaboration, instruction, Q&A, and feedback, with a focus on hands-on group and individual work. The final two weeks are dedicated to one‑on‑one capstone presentations, providing a formal opportunity to present your final project.

Upon completion, you will receive 4 CEUs, a certificate of completion, and a digital badge from ASSP.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain foundational AI concepts and their relevance to contemporary safety practice.
• Evaluate AI tools and technologies for appropriate use in workplace safety contexts through hands-on application.
• Analyze operational safety systems to identify opportunities where AI can add value.
• Assess AI use cases through the lens of responsible use, sound judgment, and professional credibility.
• Design governance safeguards and human oversight structures to support responsible AI implementation.
• Apply practical AI-enabled approaches to real-world safety challenges and work settings.