{"id":13048,"date":"2025-11-27T08:05:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/?page_id=13048"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:48:09","slug":"ai-certificate-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/excellence\/programs-services\/artificial-intelligence\/ai-at-bu-student-certificate\/ai-certificate-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Certificate FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intro-text intro-text--shortcode intro-text--lg\">\n<h2>Questions From Students<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How can students register to enroll in the AI at BU student certificate course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>To register for the course, please follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/aiatbu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/aiatbu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use the keyword filter \u201cAI at BU\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Enroll&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll see the course in Blackboard within a few hours!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Once enrolled, where can I find and complete the AI at BU student certificate course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Log in to Blackboard at <a href=\"http:\/\/learn.bu.edu\/ultra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn.bu.edu\/ultra<\/a> using your BU credentials. Under Courses \/ Current Courses, the AI at BU Certificate should show up. Students should see the AI at BU course in Blackboard within 6 hours of registering in MyBU Student. They can access the material at any time and work through the modules at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Are graduate students eligible for the course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes! All currently enrolled graduate students are eligible to take the course.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Is the new AI at BU certificate free of charge?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes! All currently enrolled students can take the course free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How long does it take to complete the course? Do I have to complete the course all at once, or can I complete portions of it at a time?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Our estimate is a time commitment of around 4-5 hours. It is self-paced, so you can complete as little or as much at a time as you like.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Where will I find the certificate after completing the course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The certificate is available for you to print within Blackboard after course completion.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Who should I contact if I encounter any error messages when registering for the course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>If you receive any error messages registering for the course or have any other questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:excellence@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">excellence@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Will this course appear on my BU transcript?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it will appear as a non-credit course &#8220;XRGAI 500\u00a0AI at BU&#8221; counting for 0.0 units with no grade listed.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Questions From Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Are faculty able to register for the AI at BU student certificate course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, but the course is primarily designed for undergraduates. We recommend faculty come to our In-Studio Workshops for Faculty to collaboratively learn the material in an in-person, collaborative 2-hour session.\u00a0Faculty can register for workshops on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/aida\/newsandevents\/ai-faculty-in-studio-workshops\/\">the AIDA website.<\/a> Faculty<span> interested in registering for the certificate course can register through the<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybustudent.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staff\/faculty login<\/a><span>\u00a0for the My BU portal and follow the instructions under the \u201cAI at BU Student Course for Faculty\u201d menu item under the Faculty Resources section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Are staff able to register for the AI at BU student certificate course?<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, but the course is primarily designed for undergraduates. We recommend staff come to our Forthcoming In-Studio Workshops for Staff to collaboratively learn the material in an in-person, collaborative 2-hour session. 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