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Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate
Stanford Online's Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate requires four graduate courses selected from its required and elective lists within three academic years. The program is online; most students take one to two years, with an estimated fifteen to twenty hours per week for each course. Applicants need a bachelor's degree, a qualifying undergraduate GPA and preparation in mathematics, probability and programming. A grade of B or better is required in every selected course. The published tuition range is separate from document and possible drop fees. This is not an introductory course for a learner without the stated technical prerequisites, and current course availability can limit immediate enrollment.
Facts checked 15 Oct 2026
- Price
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As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, published tuition range: $21,086 - $25,952. ISO currency is not spelled out. Tuition is charged per course/credit unit; general tuition is $1,622 per unit. Separate $250 one-time document fee and $150 pre-deadline drop fee may apply; not an all-inclusive total.
- Provider link
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- Time
- Most students complete in 1-2 years; four courses must be completed within three academic years. Average 15-20 hours per week per course.
- Level
- Graduate
- Credential
- Graduate certificate
Blockchain-verified digital credential can be shared and verified.
- Format
- 100% online graduate courses; delivery and availability depend on the selected course
- Prerequisites
- Conferred bachelor's degree with undergraduate GPA 3.0 or better; College-level calculus and linear algebra, including multivariate derivatives and matrix/vector notation and operations; Probability theory and basic continuous/discrete probability distributions; Programming experience and Linux command-line workflows.
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What’s covered
- CS221 - Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
- CS229 - Machine Learning
- CS157 - Computational Logic
- AA228 - Decision Making Under Uncertainty
- CS230 - Deep Learning
- CS329H - Machine Learning from Human Preferences
- CS224W - Machine Learning with Graphs
- CS237A - Principles of Robot Autonomy I
- CS236 - Deep Generative Models
- CS228 - Probabilistic Graphical Models: Principles and Techniques
- CS237B - Principles of Robot Autonomy II
- CS231A - Computer Vision: From 3D Reconstruction to Recognition
- CS224V - Agentic AI
- CS329A - Self Improving AI Agents
- CS205L - Continuous Mathematical Methods with an Emphasis on Machine Learning
- CS223A - Introduction to Robotics
- CS246 - Mining Massive Data Sets
- CS224N - Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning
- CS234 - Reinforcement Learning
- CS321M - AI Measurement Science
- CS231N - Deep Learning for Computer Vision
- CS224R - Deep Reinforcement Learning
- CS336 - Language Modeling from Scratch
Prerequisites: Conferred bachelor's degree with undergraduate GPA 3.0 or better; College-level calculus and linear algebra, including multivariate derivatives and matrix/vector notation and operations; Probability theory and basic continuous/discrete probability distributions; Programming experience and Linux command-line workflows.
Who is Stanford's Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate for?
This is a graduate-level technical program, not a general introduction to using AI tools. Stanford lists a conferred bachelor's degree and an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, alongside calculus, linear algebra, probability, programming and Linux-workflow preparation. Compare those prerequisites with your documented background before applying. The required and elective options cover areas such as machine learning, logic, robotics, language and vision; you select four courses under the published program rules rather than take every listed option.
How much does the Stanford AI graduate certificate cost?
The program page displays a tuition range of $21,086–$25,952. The reviewed pages do not spell out the ISO currency, so this listing retains the dollar display without assigning a currency code. A separate one-time $250 document fee applies to the first Stanford course, and a $150 fee applies to a course dropped before the deadline. The final payment depends on the selected courses and applicable conditions; the listed range is not presented as an all-inclusive guaranteed total.
What must I complete to earn the Stanford certificate?
Complete four graduate courses within three academic years: one or two from the required list and two or three electives. Stanford requires a grade of B, equivalent to 3.0, or better in every program course. Most students finish in one to two years, but that is the provider's estimate, not a promise. The digital credential is shareable and verifiable. Credential expiry and renewal are not stated, and the reviewed evidence does not establish a separate certificate exam.
What you actually do
- CS221 - Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques : Required-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS229 - Machine Learning : Required-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS157 - Computational Logic : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- AA228 - Decision Making Under Uncertainty : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS230 - Deep Learning : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS329H - Machine Learning from Human Preferences : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS224W - Machine Learning with Graphs : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS237A - Principles of Robot Autonomy I : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS236 - Deep Generative Models : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS228 - Probabilistic Graphical Models: Principles and Techniques : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS237B - Principles of Robot Autonomy II : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS231A - Computer Vision: From 3D Reconstruction to Recognition : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS224V - Agentic AI : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS329A - Self Improving AI Agents : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS205L - Continuous Mathematical Methods with an Emphasis on Machine Learning : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS223A - Introduction to Robotics : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS246 - Mining Massive Data Sets : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS224N - Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS234 - Reinforcement Learning : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS321M - AI Measurement Science : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS231N - Deep Learning for Computer Vision : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS224R - Deep Reinforcement Learning : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
- CS336 - Language Modeling from Scratch : Elective-list option. Choose four courses under the program selection rule; availability changes by quarter. As shown in the United States on 1 October 2026, specific open/closed enrollment status is no longer displayed; courses indicate schedule availability by quarter. · Source
What the credential is
- Credential type
- Graduate certificate · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Credential
- Stanford Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Issuer
- Stanford University · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Sharing
- Blockchain-verified digital credential can be shared and verified. · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Credential scope
- Earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in every selected program course. Provider does not state a standalone certificate exam, credential expiry or renewal. Course assessment requirements are not inferred. · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Exam required
- provider does not state · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Credential expires
- provider does not state · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
- Renewal
- provider does not state · online.stanford.edu / artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate
Cost details
Membership and refund terms: As shown on 15 October 2026, the tuition page says payment for graduate courses is due by the start of instruction, or online course access may be blocked or enrolment dropped; self-paying students pay in full at enrolment; for employer payment, a company voucher, purchase order, letter of credit or representative contact is submitted, the company is invoiced after the quarter begins, required payment documents must be emailed by the first day of instruction, and the student remains ultimately responsible for all tuition and fees. Refunds: full tuition if a course is dropped before the quarter begins or the enrolment request is not approved; full tuition minus the $150 drop fee if dropped before the drop deadline; the $250 document fee is non-refundable; after the drop deadline, refunds are granted only for a medical emergency (official documentation from a physician confirming the condition and inability to continue coursework), the death of a close family member (documentation such as a death certificate; eligible family members are spouse, domestic partner, children, parents, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren) or active military duty (written documentation if called to duty during a national emergency), not for other reasons such as business travel or minor illness. Approved refunds: credit card about 5 business days; wire transfer by check about 10 business days after clearance; company check payments by check. Stanford does not offer scholarships or financial aid for non-degree students. · Source
Source differences retained
As checked on 15 October 2026, the official page gives differing information on the points below. Each reading is kept as found; none is reconciled.
- Language: As checked on 15 October 2026, the program page structured metadata states inLanguage="en"; the visible page has no teaching-language statement. The language field stays unconfirmed; the metadata value is disclosed here, not promoted. · Source
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Change log
- : First source-checked record: four-course selection, 24 current listed options, tuition display, graduate prerequisites and award conditions; course availability is date-specific. · Source
- : US source recheck updated the duration, price note, number of listed options, availability, cost note and modules. Historical source reviews retained. · Source
- : Recheck of the official program page and the tuition page captured from the United States on 15 October 2026: payment, payer and refund terms added from the tuition page; language metadata disclosed; tuition range, course list, prerequisites and certificate rules unchanged. · Source