Division of Continuing and Global Education

Online Upskilling Certificates from Fresno State

Career-Focused AI Training, Powered by Ziplines Education

Responding to local demand for professional training in artificial intelligence, Fresno State, through the Division of Continuing and Global Education, is partnering with Ziplines Education to deliver a series of innovative certificate programs to the Central Valley.

9 Professional Certificate Programs

100% Online and Self-Paced

Official Fresno State Certificate

No Coding or Prior Degree Required

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The following non-credit certificate programs are accepting enrollments now:

ai automation

AI Automation and Agentic AI Basics

Build powerful automations with AI and no-code tools. Learn the foundations of AI agents and agentic AI. Enroll Now: AI Automation
ai data analysis

AI for Data Analysis Certificate Course

Build a repeatable AI framework that takes you from raw data to a leadership-ready recommendation.Enroll Now: AI for Data Analysis
AI Essentials Certificate Course

AI Essentials Certificate Course

Acquire the practical and strategic skills you need to excel in AI essentials and supercharge your career in just 5 weeks.Enroll Now: AI Essentials
AI for Human Resources Professionals

AI for Human Resources Professionals

Build practical AI skills that help you work smarter, stay ahead, and make a bigger impact in your HR role.Enroll Now: AI for HR Professionals
ai marketing

AI for Marketing Certificate Course

Build hands-on AI skills to improve speed, sharpen insight, and strengthen your impact as a marketer.Enroll Now: AI for Marketing
AI for Sales Certificate Course

AI for Sales Certificate Course

Build a repeatable AI system for your entire sales funnel and the playbook to close more deals in just 5 weeks.Enroll Now: AI for Sales
business analytics

Become a Business Analyst

Practice SQL and Tableau. Master AI-powered analytics techniques. Learn online at your own pace, with continuous support from a dedicated learning team.Enroll Now: Business Analyst
digital marketer

Become an AI-Powered Certified Digital Marketer

Master AI-powered digital marketing skills and earn in-demand certifications to transform your career in 10 weeks.Enroll Now: Digital Marketer
Project Management

Project Management Certificate Course

Master essential project management frameworks, AI-powered tools, and real-world projects to supercharge your CAPM® exam prep and career potential.Enroll Now: Project Management

Each non-credit certificate runs for a set number of weeks and requires approximately 8–10 hours per week. Unlike many third-party education providers that provide only self-paced courses, Ziplines offers a hybrid modality that pairs self-paced coursework with live, expert-led sessions.

Dr. Scott Moore

“Our region has always been full of capable, hardworking people. What they need is access to the skills the next economy is asking for,” said Dr. Scott Moore, Dean of the Division of Continuing and Global Education. “These non-credit certificates are practical and career-focused. They meet learners where they are, fit around a full-time job, and give people here a real path to grow their careers without leaving the community they call home.”

Dr. Scott Moore, Dean

Frequently Asked Questions

Ziplines Education is a third-party education provider that partners with colleges and universities to equip professionals with in-demand skills needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven workplace.

Non-credit, non-transferable, stand-alone programs that align with in-demand jobs in digital marketing, project management, business analytics, and AI skills. Each program offers additional tool-based learning and certification opportunities.

Cohorts start monthly, usually on the first Monday. Please visit the program websites for exact dates.  

Students can expect to spend 6 to 10 hours per week engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments within the online learning management system (LMS) portal. Additionally, optional (but recommended) weekly two-hour live/online group sessions offer real-time engagement with peers, mentors, and industry experts.

This is a professional development certificate and does not award academic units.  It will not count towards a university degree and is not eligible for Fresno State financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.

Instructors in this program are Ziplines Education employees and are not affiliated with California State University or Fresno State.

If you have questions about Fresno State's partnership with Ziplines Education, please contact the Division of Continuing and Global Education at cgeinfo@mail.fresnostate.edu or by phone at 559.278.0333.

If you have a question about enrollment, payment, or course content, please select one of the courses above and contact Ziplines Education using one of the provided communication options.