Communications and AI

Summer 2026 – Section 2 of this course is now closed and has moved to a waitlist. 

If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu with your name, the course title, and section number. Our team will contact you when a seat becomes available.
CATALOG for additional AI course offerings
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing communication practices, providing professionals with a suite of powerful tools that can accelerate processes and assist with various communication tasks. 
 
You will be introduced to key communication-focused AI programs that enhance writing, research, presentation, design, multimedia, and promotional projects. We will provide you with a series of AI strategies to empower your work today. The course will also introduce you to fundamental communication practices that will lead to more purposeful use of AI for your communication goals. 
 
You will learn how to use AI to improve the clarity, style, and impact of your writing; energize your research practices; craft image-rich presentations and documents; and develop promotional campaigns to instantly reach online audiences.
 
Before the course begins,  it may be helpful for students to explore tools like Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, Zoom, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. For those enrolled in the course, brief videos explaining the basics of these tools will be provided. Becoming familiar with one or more AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Perplexity, etc. can also enhance the learning experience.            
 
Requirements:
The certificate is awarded to students who declare candidacy and successfully complete the one required course listed below with a grade of B or higher.
 
This course is delivered in an online format that uses a combination of required real-time, instructor-led (synchronous) video meetings and self-paced (asynchronous) learning within NYU’s online learning platform, and there are weekly deadlines for lesson and assignment completion.
 
Questions? Contact us at The Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media. Email sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7289.  
This single course fulfills the requirements for the Certificate in Communications & AI (Accelerated).
 

Continue Your Learning Journey - After completing this course, you may choose to advance your expertise with the Advanced AI and Communications Accelerated Certificate. This next-level program builds on foundational skills and focuses on strategic AI applications, advanced communication workflows, emerging tools, and high-impact content development across professional contexts.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 5

You'll walk away with

• Skills to evaluate a wide range of AI technologies, focusing on communication outcomes and contexts
• Ability to develop personal frameworks for responsible AI use
• A portfolio of work, including text, images, presentations, and multimedia documents

Ideal for

• Working professionals in communication, publishing, marketing, and media
• Communicators who desire to integrate AI in their work processes
• Corporate and business professionals who want to utilize AI to accelerate communication workflows