Certificate Overview
The Enterprise AI for Software Engineers certificate is designed for working developers, technical leads, and software architects who already write production code and now need to design, integrate, evaluate, and operate AI-enabled applications.
The certificate addresses the widening gap between engineers who use AI tools and engineers who build reliable AI systems. Coursework will include AI-assisted software development, context engineering, agentic application patterns, production integration, observability, evaluation, and governance.
The sequence is designed to culminate in a portfolio capstone: an applied AI or agentic application artifact with architecture, evaluation, and operational documentation.
Key Skills Developed:
Term Start Date
FALL 2026: September 1, 2026
Overview
- Now Enrolling
- 9 Graduate Credits
- 3 Courses (3 credits each)
- 100% Online
Now Enrolling
Status
9 Credits
3 Courses
100%
Online
To MSCS
Stackable
Fall 2026
Start Term
$5,250
Total Cost
By the Numbers
9
Graduate Credits
Each certificate is a three-course graduate credential.
$5,250
Total Cost
Aligns with the IRS $5,250 annual tax-free employer tuition benefit.
100%
Online Format
Designed for learners studying through Stevens Online.
Career Outlook
This certificate is intended for mid-career and senior software engineers, full-stack and backend developers, technical leads, and software architects integrating AI into systems they own.
What Learners Will Study
Example Courses:
Course
Modern AI IDEs, code agents, review discipline, context engineering, and SDLC practice.
Example Courses:
Course
LLM, RAG, API, and agentic patterns for enterprise software systems.
Example Courses:
Course
End-to-end AI or agentic application artifact with evaluation and operating plan.
Built for Engineers Who Need Production Depth
Tutorials can show how to call an AI API. Enterprise engineering requires reliability, security, evaluation, cost awareness, and governance. This certificate is designed around that applied engineering layer, with graduate credit and a pathway for deeper CS study.
Curriculum
Course details for each three-course certificate are shown below.
Course Structure
Each certificate is a three-course, 9-credit graduate credential. Explore the recommended course structure below.
Admissions
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The Enterprise AI for Software Engineers certificate is open to anyone holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution who wants graduate credit they can stack toward a Stevens master's degree.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply through our streamlined Accelerated Application. Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and unofficial transcripts. No letters of recommendation or entrance exams required.
STACKABILITY
All 9 credits are designed to apply toward the parent Stevens master's degree upon admission, subject to applicable academic policies.
Tuition
$5,250
Total Certificate Cost
$583
Per Credit
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Many employers reimburse up to $5,250 per year for job-relevant education. This certificate is strategically priced to align with the IRS $5,250 annual tax-free employer tuition benefit, which can make it a practical choice when your company covers eligible coursework.
Additional Tuition Discounts
Alumni and corporate partner tuition discounts may be available to students who qualify.
Apply by the priority deadline (July 31, 2026) to maximize your funding opportunities.
Tuition based on the current Fall 2026 rates for incoming new students. Tuition and fees are subject to change annually.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Plan your application for the upcoming Summer 2026 term.
| Term | Early Submit | Priority Submit | Final Submit | Start of Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | July 3, 2026 Deposit Waiver* and Application Fee Waiver Available. | July 31, 2026 Application Fee Waiver Available and Early Application Review. | August 21, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
*Applicants who apply by the early submit deadline and are admitted may be eligible for a $250 deposit waiver. Other conditions may apply.
