U of A's new grad certificates in AI and Health and Population Health

Brought to you by University of AlbertaStep up without stepping away: build graduate-level knowledge by leveraging world-class expertise in artificial intelligence and health disciplines.New online graduate certificates through the University of Alberta make it possible.Canada’s health workforce has more than doubled over the past 25 years and continues to grow twice as fast as the overall labour market.1 Health occupations represent nearly 8% of all jobs and account for 15% of current job vacancies.2 As a result, there is an unprecedented demand for professionals who understand the latest innovations and who can apply them to create quality service and care.Current and aspiring health professionals and administrators can now quickly gain that expertise through online graduate credentials in two critically important and rapidly changing fields: AI and Health and Population Health, both specialties of the world-class health programming at the University of Alberta (U of A).3Designed specifically to fit into busy lives and careers, participants of these programs complete four short, seven-week courses in as little as eight months – all online. Courses are delivered asynchronously, providing flexibility through self-paced content and optional virtual connections with peers outside traditional course schedules. There is no minimum GPA requirement and both prior learning and work experience may be considered for admission, making these certificates ideal for those returning to school after time in the workforce or transitioning from non-technical fields.Elevate your skillset with a Graduate Certificate in AI and Health from the #1 Canadian institution for AI research.There is little debate that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the most impactful technology affecting careers in the modern world. AI in Canadian healthcare is experiencing rapid growth, shifting from pilot projects to ‘indispensable’ implementation, particularly in administrative and diagnostic areas. The market is rapidly expanding with significant investments aimed at solving systemic challenges like clinician burnout, long wait times and workforce shortages.4AI and big data are the fastest-growing skills in demand through 2030.5 Figuring out how to apply and integrate AI within the health sector – from ethical considerations and policy implications to practical implementation – is a challenge that professionals face across all disciplines. Learning how to drive and support responsible AI adoption will be highly beneficial to evolving Canada’s health system.The U of A is offering Canada’s only graduate-level certificate in AI and Health. Ranked #1 in Canada and #5 globally in AI research, the U of A is home to one of the most established AI ecosystems in the world and ranked in the top 100 worldwide for health and medical sciences.3No Technical Background RequiredThis is not about coding or data science; it is about strategic understanding, responsible use, critical evaluation and real-world application. Anyone wanting to effectively create AI-based workplace efficiencies is welcome – from frontline professionals to administrators, researchers and AI experts.Bring a health-equity lens to your work and help shape healthier futures with a Graduate Certificate in Population Health.There is significant demand for data literacy and analysis, systems thinking and evaluation and strategic program design and policy development. Combine that with an increasingly diverse population with a corresponding range of health challenges including inequities in access and service-levels and it is obvious ... the system needs working professionals who understand this complex environment and, subsequently, can influence systems, policies and communities to address real-world scenarios. Recent health care graduates, mid-career clinical professionals and anyone involved in community health beyond traditional health services will find value building the competencies required for the dynamic and challenging world of public health, not just at home but globally. Using systems thinking, evidence-based practice and equity-focused solutions, participants analyze, interpret and address the root causes of inequities and lead collaborative efforts to create a culturally responsive foundation for community engagement and health.BUILD IN-DEMAND SKILLS AND TRANSFORM HEALTH FUTURES - APPLY NOW!

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