Pratt Institute

How this program compares

At an estimated $3.5K in total tuition, the AI Design Certificate sits roughly 69% below the $11.4K average for AI certificate programs in our database — placing it in the 10th percentile on cost among the 236 we track at this level.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in design, visual arts, or related field, or demonstrate equivalent professional design experience. A portfolio showcasing design work is typically required to demonstrate foundational design competency.

About This Program

This certificate program teaches designers how to reimagine their work by integrating generative AI tools and methods into their creative workflows. Coursework concentrates on Generative AI and LLMs and AI Engineering / Applied AI. Most students complete it in about 0.5 years.

Estimated total tuition is $3.5K, below the $11.4K average for AI certificate programs in our database and in the 10th percentile on cost at this level. That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

Gain technical skills to advance as Software Developer in Entertainment AI Graduates frequently move into roles such as Software Developer, with reported salaries around $95,000.

Career Outcomes

Gain technical skills to advance as Software Developer in Entertainment AI

• 1. UX/UI Designer (AI-Enhanced)
• 2. Design Technologist
• 3. Creative Technologist
• 4. Interaction Designer

What You'll Learn

• Apply generative AI tools strategically to support creative design workflows while maintaining human-centered thinking and conceptual integrity
• Develop critical literacy in AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical implications for design practice
• Create AI-assisted digital products including interfaces, branding systems, and interactive experiences
• Evaluate and iterate AI-generated outputs using design principles, accessibility standards, and user experience best practices

Curriculum Highlights

The coursework focuses on the art of prompting, examining AI trends, and embedding AI strategies into real-world design applications through hands-on exercises.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Adobe, Figma, and design-focused studios specializing in digital product development and brand systems.

Admissions

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in design, visual arts, or related field, or demonstrate equivalent professional design experience. A portfolio showcasing design work is typically required to demonstrate foundational design competency.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 1–2
• Resume: Required
• Design Portfolio: Required
• Official Transcripts: Required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Graduate Certificate
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)