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AI Essentials
Next class: Nov 2
University-Backed

AI for Data Analysis
certificate course

Build a repeatable AI framework that takes you from raw data to a leadership-ready recommendation. No coding, no waiting, no analyst required. 5 weeks online, with a certificate from the university you choose.

Length + formatFormat
5 weeks
On demand + optional live sessions
Tools + technologyTools + Tech
Claude
Google Sheets
ChatGPT
You earn
University certificate
From a leading university
Next class starts
November 2, 2026
Tools you’ll use in this course
Claude
Google Sheets
ChatGPT
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%

Payment plans and employer reimbursement available.

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See which universities offer AI for Data Analysis.

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Backed by leading universities.

Choose from over 40 partner universities and earn a certificate employers will reward. We see 10X higher completion rates than on-demand only courses.

Is this course right for me?

You have the data. Now get the answer yourself.

Built for business professionals, not data analysts. No coding, SQL, or data science background needed.

Before

“I paste data into AI and hope the answer is right.”

After
“I check the answer before I share it.”
Before

“I can read a dashboard, but I’m not sure what it means.”

After
“I can explain what the numbers mean and why they matter.”
Before

“I wait on an analyst for answers.”

After
“I get answers myself, with my own AI data analyst.”
Before

“Monthly reports take me hours.”

After
“I build them in a fraction of the time.”
Before

“My presentations share numbers but don’t change decisions.”

After
“My recommendations get acted on.”
Before

“I stay quiet when a leader asks about the data.”

After
“I speak up with confidence.”
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How it works

Learn with a university you trust

Ziplines works with top public universities to bring you career-focused courses. Choose your university and earn a credential employers recognize.

Find your university
1

Choose your university

Enter your ZIP code to see the universities offering AI Essentials.

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Learn online for 5 weeks

New lessons each week, a live session you can watch later, and 1:1 dedicated support by chat, email or phone.

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Earn your university certificate

Issued in your university's name.

What you'll learn

Go from raw data to a recommendation leaders act on

This course gives you the skills, frameworks, and hands-on practice to use AI strategically, so you can uncover what matters and tell the story that moves it forward.

01
Set up

Set up your own AI data analyst

A Claude project loaded with your role, company context, and guardrails.
02
Investigate

Answer business questions without waiting on an analyst

Go from question to finding across one or several data sources.
03
Validate

Know when to trust the numbers

Tell a real trend from a coincidence before it costs you credibility.
04
Visualize

Build reports that update themselves

Charts and a monthly report you don't rebuild from scratch.
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Tell the story

Get your recommendation acted on

A data story with the tough questions already answered.
What you walk away with
Issued by your university
Your university
Certificate of Completion
AI for Data Analysis
ISSUED BY YOUR UNIVERSITY · DELIVERED WITH ZIPLINES
A university certificate, paid for by your employer
An analysis-to-action framework you reuse
A leadership-ready recommendation from real data
Hands-on practice with Claude, then any AI tool
Full curriculum

Your 5-week AI for data analysis curriculum, week by week

Week 1
Get started with AI + data
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— Explain what AI can and cannot do with data.
— Distinguish between structured and unstructured data and apply AI strategically to each.
— Apply data privacy guardrails and responsible AI practices.
— Configure an AI project with role context, company context, brand kit, and data sources.
Playbook assignment: Build your AI Project, set up with the right role context, company context, data sources, and guardrails.
Week 2
Move from business question to insight
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— Proactively scan data to surface questions worth asking.
— Translate a business question into a structured AI-assisted investigation.
— Recognize the different types of analysis and know which one fits the question you're trying to answer.
— Run a full AI-assisted analysis workflow across single and multiple data sources.
— Communicate findings in a clear, action-oriented email.
Playbook assignment: Create an Insight Email that gets to the point: what's happening, why it matters, and what to do next — delivered to the right person before the meeting happens.
Week 3
Verify and pressure-test outputs
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— Identify common AI error patterns and explain how prompting contributes to them.
— Classify AI results as a clear trend, coincidence, or extreme outlier and use that classification to defend findings with confidence.
— Run a repeatable verification process on any AI-generated analysis.
— Audit your analysis so you can walk into any stakeholder conversation ready and confident.
Playbook assignment: Build a Pre-Meeting Data Brief that turns verified analysis into a recommendation you're ready to walk into any room with.
Week 4
Build data visuals that work
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— Match visualization types to specific business questions.
— Use AI to generate charts, dashboards, and visual summaries in 2–3 prompts.
— Evaluate whether a visual tells the intended story and iterate when it doesn’t.
— Apply brand guidelines to AI-generated visual outputs.
— Package visuals into a recurring, shareable report workflow.
Playbook assignment: Create a Monthly Business Report with AI-generated visuals that track what matters, flag what's off, and are ready to share every month without starting from scratch.
Week 5
Tell data stories that drive decisions
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— Structure a data-driven narrative around problems, findings, and recommendations.
— Adapt presentation format and depth to a specific audience and context.
— Use AI to build a polished presentation with slides, narrative flow, and speaker notes.
— Anticipate audience questions and prepare responses using AI as a pressure-test tool.
— Deliver a clear, confident recommendation that moves stakeholders to act.
Playbook assignment: Build, present, and record a confident Data Narrative that moves your audience from insight to action.
Time and support

AI training to fit around a full-time job

Self-paced lessons

Learn on your schedule and maintain access to the curriculum for 12 full months.

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Live expert sessions

Weekly sessions with your instructor, recorded so missing one doesn't set you back.

Instructor leading a live online session
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Next Live Session
Weekly, led by your instructor
Recorded if you miss it

Get 1-on-1 guidance

You'll have support from your dedicated learner success advocate every step of the way.

A Ziplines Learner Success Advocate
Learner Success Advocate
Stuck on this week's project. Can you take a look?
Absolutely. Share what you have so far and we'll work through it together.
Learner success team · here all program long
Tuition and payment options

How much is the AI data analysis course?

AI Essentials certificate course
5 weeks
Online
Live sessions optional
Turn data into recommendations
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%
Find your university
Good to know: this is a university-backed course so your employer is likely to pay for it.
flexible Ways to pay
Pay in full
Pay monthly
Get reimbursed by your employer
7-day money back guarantee — no questions asked
Upcoming start dates
November 2
Runs November 2 to December 6, 2026
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December 7
Runs December 7, 2026 to January 10, 2027
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January 5
Runs January 5 to February 8, 2027
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Learner reviews

What learners say

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“What made this experience great was how well the modules were organized. The topics were very relevant and easy to apply right away. I also really appreciated the flexible schedule.”

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“The learning team covered the information in an easy to learn way, provided answers and feedback in a timely manner, and the additional support with the career hub makes it a complete learning package.”

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“The entire team was amazing to work with and very understanding. I was able to learn valuable skills that will help me progress my career.”

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Meet your instructors

Learn from people who turn data into decisions

This course was designed and is led by experienced professionals who use AI for data-driven analysis every day. They bring step-by-step frameworks and proven techniques you can apply to your work immediately—not theory or case studies.

Samantha Clark
AI for Data Analysis

Samantha Clark

Data Strategy Leader & Analytics Systems
Annu Kristipati
AI for Data Analysis

Annu Kristipati

Data Analyst & Enterprise AI Leader
Gabriel Klingman
AI for Data Analysis

Gabriel Klingman

Fractional COO & AI Systems Strategist
Chiara Barden
AI for Data Analysis

Chiara Barden

HR Transformation & Workforce AI Leader
Kori Ashton
AI for Data Analysis

Kori Ashton

CEO & Chief Digital Strategist
How it compares

Why pay for a course when there are free videos?

Free videos are great for one skill at a time. A course gives you a plan, practice on your own work, live help, and a credential.

Free videos and blogs
Typical online course
AI Essentials
A plan that builds week to week
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Partial
Live sessions with an instructor
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A class and deadlines to keep you going
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A university certificate
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Finished work you can show your manager
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Choose your university

Find your university

Same 5-week course, same instructors and start dates at every university. The university you pick issues your certificate.

Find by ZIP code or state
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Tempe, Arizona
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Tucson, Arizona
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Questions

What people ask before they enroll

Browse the answers, or talk it through with an advisor. No pressure.

Is it right for me?
Why is now the right time to take this course?
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AI is rapidly transforming how professionals work with data. The most effective professionals are using AI to move faster, uncover insights, and deliver recommendations that earn buy-in—while still maintaining human judgment and analytical integrity.

Who is the ideal candidate for this program?
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This course is built for business professionals—not data analysts, not engineers, not anyone who writes SQL for a living. If you work with data to inform decisions but you're not a data specialist, this is for you. It's relevant across functions: marketing, sales, operations, product, HR, and customer success.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
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Prior AI experience with LLMs (including ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude) is recommended. You should be comfortable reviewing dashboards or spreadsheets. No coding, SQL, or data science experience required.

Do you offer group enrollment with business discounts for this course?
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Yes! We offer group enrollments for your team’s AI training needs. We work with business teams, executives, and organizations of all sizes to provide seamless group enrollment and onboarding. Learn more and request a group enrollment quote here.

Time and schedule
How many hours a week should I expect to spend on the program?
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Our courses are built for real life. This program is designed to fit around a full-time role while still delivering meaningful outcomes.

You can expect to spend 6–8 hours per week on interactive, on-demand content, including hands-on activities and applied playbook assignments.

Weekly live online sessions (2 hours) are led by experienced practitioners and include demos, discussion, and deeper dives into course content. These sessions are optional and recorded for later viewing.

Where does the program take place?
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Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.

Cost and paying
What payment options are offered?
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There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.

We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the “Get Qualified” link to see what options are available.

Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?
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We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn’t the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

Will I receive credit for this course?
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No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.

The certificate
Will I earn a certificate?
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Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies your knowledge and hands-on experience in AI for Data Analysis. This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.

What do I need to do to pass the course?
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To receive a university-issued certificate of completion, you must achieve at least 70% on the module assessments and successfully complete all of the playbook assignments.

Will I have a completed portfolio at the end of the course?
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The course and the Playbook projects will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.

Who is Ziplines Education?
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Ziplines Education is a market-driven education company based in Silicon Valley, CA. Leading universities collaborate with Ziplines Education to offer innovative and highly rated certificate courses that help adult learners and working professionals build work-ready digital skills and earn industry-recognized credentials.

Next class starts November 2

Five weeks from now, you could answer your own data questions