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Join the Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Fundamentals.
Application Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Fundamentals is a free, 15-credit, graduate-level program built for professionals ready to lead through disruption. Apply today and start building the systems thinking, analytical frameworks, and applied AI skills to anticipate risk, respond with confidence, and drive meaningful impact in your organization and community.
- A completed bachelor’s degree
- Passing score (75% or above) on Admissions Test
- Government-Issued Photo ID (e.g., national ID card, passport, or driver’s license)
- Official transcripts from highest college/university degree earned¹ (Bachelor’s degree required)
- Proof of English proficiency (Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, etc.)²
- Completed online application with all required documents
¹As part of your application, you may submit a scanned copy of your transcript for the highest college or university degree you have earned. Upon acceptance into the Program, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are sent directly from your former college or university to WQU via postal mail or email. Official transcripts that are not in English will need to be evaluated by a member of NACES and submitted to the University for review. Please refer to the policy in the University Catalog.
²Successful completion of one English proficiency test from the below is required of applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
Accepted English Proficiency Tests
| Test | Type | Cost | Minimum Passing Score |
| Duolingo English Test | Online | $59 USD | 100 |
| TOEFL iBT | Online | $190-$335 USD* | 71 |
| IELTS | Test Center | $140-$310 USD* | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | Test Center | $165-$275 USD* | 50 |
| 4-Skill Michigan English Test (MET) | Online | $150-$250 USD* | 55 |
| Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) | Test Center | $180 USD* | 650 (LP) |
| Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Test Center | $220 USD* | 650 (LP) |
The Application Process
STEP 1
Review the admission requirements and make sure you’re aware of deadlines
While every effort is made to accommodate students, submitting an application by the deadline does not guarantee acceptance or a seat in the desired course session.
2026/27 Start Dates
| Start Date |
Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| July 14 |
July 7 |
| October 14 |
October 7 |
| January 12, 2027 |
January 5, 2027 |
| April 13, 2027 |
April 6, 2027 |
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Fundamentals is available to all qualified applicants who meet the above requirements.
STEP 2
Create an account
Begin the application by clicking Start a New Application, and filling out the requested information in the form to create an account.
STEP 3
Take the Admissions Test
Once you have created your account, you'll be prompted to take the Admissions Test to assess your readiness to take on this rigorous certificate program. It may take up to two hours and must be completed in one sitting, so make sure you have enough time before you begin. You must earn a minimum passing score of 75% to be eligible for admission.
If you fail the first attempt, you may retake the test after a waiting period of seven (7) days. If you do not pass the test on your second attempt, you are eligible to reapply to the Program following a waiting period of six (6) months from the date of your second attempt.
How can I prepare for the Admissions Test?
The Admissions Test assesses your probability and statistics knowledge, data visualization skills, critical thinking and logical reasoning abilities as well as your research skills and data literacy.
The minimum passing grade for the test is 75%. It consists of 60 questions and must be completed in one sitting within two (2) hours. You have a maximum of two (2) attempts to complete the test.
You can find a document with sample questions here. Make sure you prepare thoroughly for the test and for the successful completion of the Program. Use this list of (free!) online resources to strengthen your mathematical, statistical, and programming skills.
Non-Discrimination Policy
WorldQuant University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, gender or sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Disabilities
WorldQuant University is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Students requiring learning accommodations resulting from disability or injury should contact adaofficer@wqu.edu. WQU provides accommodations based on medical or professional documentation submitted by the student. It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify to the institution prior to the start of class.