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(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—The U. S. East Coast is home to two-thirds of Artificial Intelligence job postings nationwide and over 90% of AI startup activity. In the last year alone, the number of job postings mentioning AI have increased by over 100 percent, according to a July 2025 Brookings Institution report.
In an increasingly competitive job market, AI skills and education can improve job prospects and provide a clear path for career advancement. In response to the trend, Delaware County Community College is the first community college in Pennsylvania to offer low-cost certificate programs in AI. The College is also in the process of developing an associate degree in the field.
Designed for individuals of diverse educational backgrounds who want to enter or upskill in the growing area of AI development, DCCC’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundations Certificate is a concise introduction to AI. The three-course, nine-credit program equips students with the knowledge necessary to understand AI technologies in fields such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing and security. Taught by experts in the field, the courses cover fundamental concepts and techniques of AI, as well as its practical applications and ethical considerations.
Delving deeper into the algorithms and techniques of AI, DCCC’s Artificial Intelligence Specialist Certificate is designed for those who possess introductory programming skills and basic math knowledge. Students will develop practical skills in programming languages like Python and apply machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems across various fields. An eight-course, 24-credit program, the AI Foundations Certificate stacks with the AI Specialist Certificate, meaning students can apply the nine credits of Foundations to Specialist.
“AI is changing quickly and will increasingly influence our lives. I want to be among those who know how to use it wisely and correctly,” said Esra Yilmaz of Newtown Square, who has worked as a digital project manager and took a career break for several years. “I want to return to professional life with more knowledge and a strong set of skills. That’s why I chose the AI Foundations program at DCCC.”
Spring classes begin January 14, 2026. For more information and to register, visit dccc.edu/ai-programs or contact Dr. Ann-Marie Smith at asmith122@dccc.edu.