Build an AI system you can explain.
Applied AI Systems · 12-week Nano-Credential
Move from an idea to an evaluated system. Learn to test its behavior, identify its limits and explain where a person needs to stay in control.
12 weeks · 100% virtual · 3–6 hours/week · United States
USD $299 introductory total per program: $49 enrollment + $250 tuition.
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Who it is for
You want to understand how an AI system behaves beyond a demonstration. You may already use AI tools, support technology or want a more disciplined approach to building and testing.
What you will learn
- Define a bounded problem and its intended use.
- Build an AI-enabled system suited to the problem.
- Evaluate results against stated expectations.
- Identify failure conditions and human oversight needs.
The twelve weeks
Week 1
Understand
Define the problem, its context and what a good response needs to do.
Week 4
Practice and explain
Complete guided exercises. Explain your choices and respond to feedback.
Week 8
Apply
Bring your skills together in a scoped project. Test the approach and address its limits.
Week 12
Present for review
Submit your evidence for human assessment. Address any required revisions.
Your final submission
An AI system within the agreed scope, evaluation evidence and an explanation of its limits and oversight needs.
The precise brief and assessment criteria are provided for the intake. Website illustrations are not learner submissions.
A person reviews your submission.
An assessor evaluates your submission against the program requirements. You may be asked to revise your evidence. A separate authorized person confirms credential issuance after requirements are met. Attendance alone does not earn a credential.
Each issued credential has a unique verification ID.
Do I need to be a developer?
You should be willing to learn technical concepts, test systems and explain your reasoning. Intake entry requirements will be published before applications open.
Before you apply
Check the entry expectations and equipment requirements for the intake. These must be confirmed before offers are issued. Allow 3–6 hours each week and plan to participate consistently.
Who this is not for
This is not a substitute for a degree, professional license or third-party certification. It is not designed for someone seeking a credential through attendance alone.
What the credential covers
A SozoRock Nano-Credential recognizes successful completion of its program requirements. It is not a degree, diploma, academic credit, professional license or third-party certification. It does not guarantee employment.