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Understand and use AI safely in clinical care, nursing, health administration and health IT.

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AI Fluency: Framework & FoundationsAnthropic AcademyYou learn the 4D framework of Delegation, Description, Discernment and Diligence for working with AI systems, plus how generative AI works, its capabilities and limits, and effective prompting techniques. A final assessment earns a certificate.CertificateFree4 hrsElements of AI: Introduction to AIElements of AI (University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn)You learn what AI is and is not, how to frame real problems as search and game trees, how to reason about risk with Bayes' rule, and how machine learning and neural networks work, with no coding required.CertificateFreeSelf pacedGen AI Academy for NursesElsevierAcross five modules you write nursing specific prompts, review AI ethics and bias, use ClinicalKey Nursing AI for evidence based decisions, and apply AI to assessments, interventions and outcomes, earning 2.0 free NCPD contact hours.CertificateFreeIBM SkillsBuild: Artificial Intelligence FundamentalsIBM SkillsBuildThrough IBM courses, quizzes and practice simulations you learn machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision and chatbots, get a conceptual look at running a model in IBM Watson Studio, and explore AI ethics and AI careers.CertificateFreeOpenAI Academy: AI FoundationsOpenAI AcademyYou learn the core practices for using ChatGPT at work: writing stronger prompts, giving context, checking outputs and using AI responsibly, applied to drafting, summarizing, planning and meeting prep. Scoring 80% or higher on the assessment earns a badge.CertificateFree60 to 75 min2026 Executive Playbook: AI Strategies for Post Acute Leaders On Demand Webinar SeriesAmerican Association of Post Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)In four recorded sessions you learn how skilled nursing leaders can apply AI to clinical and operational work, cut documentation load, weigh value against risk, and build a roadmap for adopting AI in a regulated post acute setting.TrainingFree365 daysAI and the Direct Care Workforce: Perspectives on Adoption, Ethics, and What Comes NextAdministration for Community Living (HHS)You learn, through a recorded federal panel and three briefs, where AI adoption stands in home and community based services, how it could reduce paperwork and support training, and which privacy, bias and job quality safeguards responsible use needs.TrainingFreeAI Skill Building by Industry (free modules listed on Apprenticeship.gov)U.S. Department of LaborThis Department of Labor page points you to free, industry built AI courses for seven industries, such as Microsoft AI for Leaders, AI Skills for the Building Trades and Google Generative AI for Healthcare, that apprenticeship programs can add to related instruction.TrainingFreeAMA ChangeMedEd Artificial Intelligence in Health Care SeriesAmerican Medical Association (AMA Ed Hub)You learn core AI and machine learning concepts as they apply to medicine, how AI supports diagnosis and health system work, and the ethical and legal issues to weigh, so you can work with others on AI projects.TrainingFreeGen AI Academy for HealthElsevierIn short self paced lessons you learn generative AI basics, write prompts that return useful answers, reduce ethical risk, and use ClinicalKey AI to support clinical decisions in your daily workflow, earning up to 1.5 CME or NCPD credits.TrainingFreeIBM SkillsBuild AI training for veterans, service members and families (VA program)U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsThis VA program gives you free IBM SkillsBuild courses, including four week guided AI cohorts such as AI Fundamentals and short self paced AI lessons, plus data analytics, cybersecurity and project management courses, with free digital credentials.TrainingFree if eligible1 to 8 weekMake America AI ReadyU.S. Department of LaborBy text message, in about 10 minutes a day for seven days, you learn what AI can and cannot do, how to give it clear prompts and context, how to check its answers, and how to use it securely.TrainingFree10 minIntroduction to AI for Long Term Care: Supporting the Workforce with Smart TechnologyAmerican Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)You hear provider members and AHCA/NCAL staff walk through practical AI uses in long term care staffing and resident care, the limits and risks of these tools, and where to begin, with a live expert Q and A.TrainingFree if eligibleGoogle AI EssentialsGoogle Career CertificatesYou use generative AI tools to save time at work, pick the right tool for a task, and practice writing prompts, such as brainstorming content to promote a product in a conversational AI tool. You also learn to spot bias and avoid harm.Certificate$4910 hrsAI and Clinical PracticeAmerican Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)Across five modules you learn the history of AI, the differences between basic AI, machine learning, deep learning and generative AI, and how these tools are used, with their risks and benefits, in long term care clinical settings.TrainingFree if eligibleAI for Senior Living: Practical Tools, Compliance, and Competitive AdvantageLeadingAge OhioIn a full day Westerville workshop you learn to spot AI use cases across care and operations, evaluate vendors, move from pilots to wider rollout, manage data and cybersecurity, set governance policies, and work through Ohio compliance and privacy questions.Certificate$99 and up8 hrsHIMSS Artificial Intelligence (Intermediate) MicrocredentialHIMSSYou learn how generative AI and large language models are used in clinical and operational health care, and how to set up responsible AI governance and risk oversight. Afterward you can help lead AI initiatives that meet ethical, regulatory and interoperability expectations.Certificate$99 and up8.25 hrsHIMSS Artificial Intelligence (Introductory) MicrocredentialHIMSSYou study how generative AI and large language models are used in real clinical and operational settings, plus the governance, privacy, compliance and interoperability questions health organizations need to answer before using AI.Certificate$99 and up7.5 hrsAI Foundations for Nursing Professionals (AINP1100) Professional CertificateWalden University Lifelong LearningYou learn core AI terms and how AI applies to nursing, use AI prompts to examine social determinants of health, and apply legal and ethical frameworks covering patient safety, privacy, informed consent and equity when using AI in care.Certificate$100180 daysPractical Applications of AI at Mayo Clinic Online CourseMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional DevelopmentThrough Mayo Clinic lectures you see how AI is used in patient care, administration, research and education, weigh its benefits and limits in different roles, and find ways to take part in AI enabled processes that improve team based care.Certificate$1756 hrsArtificial Intelligence in Preventive Medicine & Public Health Certification CourseAmerican College of Preventive MedicineAcross ten modules you learn AI and machine learning fundamentals, data literacy and bias, HIPAA and FDA rules for AI tools, and how to select and manage AI for diagnostics, surveillance and population health, then pass a final exam.Certificate$545 and upInnovation with AI in Health Care: Agentic OperationsHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Professional EducationYou learn how to pick operational work for AI agents, split tasks between people and agents, evaluate agent output and set security and approval controls, with labs using MCP and skills in health care workflows.Certificate$2,60010 to 20 hrsAI for Healthcare Systems SpecializationUniversity of Colorado SystemOver four courses you move from the foundations of AI in health care through the data to decision path, AI integration and AI agents, finishing with a capstone where you apply AI responsibly to a health system problem.CertificatePrice not published8 hrsAI in Healthcare SpecializationStanford Online (Stanford University)Over five Stanford courses you study the US health system, mine clinical data ethically, train and test machine learning models for care, judge how AI fits clinical workflows and regulation, then build risk models from EHR and image data.CertificatePrice not published11 hrsAI Strategy for Health SystemsUniversity of Washington Continuum College (Professional and Continuing Education)You learn to find and prioritize high value AI opportunities in a health system, assess AI maturity and readiness, evaluate vendors, and build a business case, finishing with an opportunity assessment and strategic recommendation for a health care organization.CertificatePrice not published9 monthsGenerative AI for Healthcare Students and ProfessionalsUniversity of GlasgowOver two short weeks you study real clinical case studies of AI in practice and discuss how health care students and qualified professionals can use generative AI responsibly and ethically in their study and work.CertificatePrice not published14 hrsIntroduction to Generative AI in HealthcareCourseraYou learn how generative AI and natural language processing support diagnosis, treatment planning and medical imaging, then weigh ethical, legal and privacy issues and judge where AI falls short and human expertise still matters.CertificatePrice not published5 hrsIntroduction to Using Generative AI in Public HealthJohns Hopkins UniversityYou try tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot, practice prompt engineering, and apply generative AI to public health research, education, brainstorming and data analysis while weighing bias, misinformation and ethical risks.CertificatePrice not published2 hrsM365 Copilot and Dragon Copilot for Clinical Efficiency Professional CertificateMicrosoft Learn / Microsoft CredentialsYou practice using Dragon Copilot to draft, review and finalize clinical encounter notes, and Microsoft 365 Copilot for scheduling, patient messages and admin work. You also learn to check AI output for privacy risk, accuracy and compliance before it enters the EMR.CertificatePrice not published35 hrs
IntermediateBuild on the basics. Some experience or a first certificate helps.5
Google Cloud Certified Generative AI LeaderGoogle Cloud Certification and Google SkillsYou learn how foundation models like Gemini, Imagen and Veo work, which Google Cloud offerings fit which business need, how grounding, RAG and prompting improve output, and how to plan secure, responsible gen AI projects.Certification$9990 minAWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF C01)AWS Training and CertificationYou learn the core ideas behind AI, machine learning and generative AI on AWS, how foundation models are applied to business problems, and how to use these services responsibly and securely. Afterward you can pick the right AI approach for a use case.Certification$10090 minArtificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals)You study how to govern AI across its life cycle: the foundations of AI governance, the laws, standards and frameworks that apply, and how to oversee AI development and then its deployment and use, tested through case based questions.Certification$649 and up2.75 hrsMicrosoft Certified: AI Business Professional (Exam AB 730)Microsoft Learn / Microsoft CredentialsYou practice everyday work in Microsoft 365 Copilot: writing and saving prompts, using Notebooks and Copilot Pages, drafting in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preparing meetings with Intelligent recap, and handing tasks to agents and Copilot Cowork.CertificationPrice not published45 minMicrosoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (Exam AB 731)Microsoft Learn / Microsoft CredentialsYou learn to judge where generative AI adds business value, weigh token costs and ROI, match Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and Foundry Tools to use cases, and plan governance, an AI council and a champions program for adoption.CertificationPrice not published45 min

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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)You prepare to run health information management at the administrator level, covering information governance, rules for access and disclosure, data analytics and informatics, revenue cycle oversight, and leading HIM teams.Certification$229 and up3.5 hrsRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT)AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)You are tested on keeping health records accurate and well governed, handling release of information and privacy, using health data, supporting coding and revenue cycle work, and meeting compliance requirements.Certification$229 and up3.5 hrsCertified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)You learn to turn healthcare business questions into measurable metrics, then acquire, clean, query and analyze health data, visualize findings for stakeholders, and support data governance, privacy and security policies.Certification$259 and up3.5 hrsCertified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)HIMSSYou build a foundation in health IT, learning how healthcare and technology environments fit together, how clinical informatics works, and how health systems are analyzed, designed, selected, tested and kept private and secure.Certification$419 and up2 hrsCertified Professional Coder (CPC)AAPCAAPC's core medical coding certification for physician office and outpatient coding (CPT, ICD 10 CM, HCPCS). Coding is heavily affected by AI assisted coding tools; the credential itself is not AI specific.Certification$425 and up2 hrsCertified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)HIMSSYou prove experience across the health IT system life cycle, from analysis and design through selection, implementation, testing and support, with heavier weight than CAHIMS on management and leadership of information programs.Certification$609 and up2 hrs

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