Business Upskill
Professional Education
Ziplines Education Programs
Professional Education at the University of Utah partners with Ziplines Education, an industry-driven continuing education company, to deliver courses that prepare professionals for today's digital-first workforce. These noncredit academic programs use curricula developed by Ziplines, approved by University of Utah, and taught by Ziplines Education instructors. After completing a course, learners receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Utah.
AI Automation and Agentic AI Basics
Build powerful automations for your business with AI and no-code tools. Learn the foundations of AI agents and agentic AI. No coding required!
Learn how to strategically use AI and no-code tools to build automations for your business. Understand when AI agents and agentic AI can help–and how they fit into your workflows. Over 5 weeks, you will learn how to:
- Identify high-impact automation opportunities
- Explore AI agents and agentic AI basics
- Map the process from point A to Z (with step-by-step guidance!)
- Leverage AI and no-code tools to build an automated workflow
- Get buy-in for your AI automation
AI Prompting
Acquire the practical and strategic skills you need to excel in AI prompting and supercharge your career in just 5 weeks.
Develop and master foundational in-demand AI skills and know-how from leading industry experts.
- Learn AI prompting fundamentals
- Master AI content creation
- AI data analysis & visualization
- Boost your career with AI tools
- Scale with prompt libraries and custom GPTs
Business Analytics
Learn key skills from top business analysts in 10 weeks. Practice SQL and Tableau. Master AI-powered analytics techniques. Learn online at your own pace, with continuous support from a dedicated learning team.
Learn the essential tech, tools, and AI-powered techniques that employers are looking for in business analysts.
- Business Analytics + AI
- Adopt an Analyst Mindset
- Explore, Clean, and Model Data
- Learn SQL: The Language of Databases
- Tell a Visual Story with Tableau and Excel
- Build Data Visuals that Drive Action
Digital Marketing
Master digital marketing skills and earn in-demand certifications to transform your career in 10 weeks.
Harness AI and in-demand tools to unlock your potential as a high-impact digital marketer.
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Google Analytics for Marketers
- Marketing Automation with HubSpot
- Search Engine Marketing with Google Ads
- Social Media Marketing
Digital Project Management
Master Agile and Waterfall frameworks, build AI-powered PM skills using ChatGPT, and get hands-on practice with Jira, Microsoft Project, and monday.com. Our hybrid learning environment blends on-demand learning with optional in-person/live mentoring sessions, so you can have your questions answered and receive personalized feedback from experienced project managers who are leading the field today.
- Learn project management fundamentals + AI-powered techniques
- Plan, scope, and create a project plan
- Build leadership skills to manage key stakeholders
- Get hands-on with tools—earn a Jira certification
- Social Media Marketing
- And much more
AI for HR Professionals
This practice-based program trains HR professionals to strategically integrate AI into core workflows, including content creation, data analysis, process automation, and the design of AI assistants. Through hands-on projects, learners develop job-ready assets and implement real AI solutions that boost HR efficiency, consistency, and strategic impact.
No prior AI experience required. This course begins with the AI essentials that provide a foundation for AI literacy and confidence to complete the rest of the course.
- Applying AI in HR Strategically
- Create high-quality HR content by utilizing AI tools
- Design an AI assistant with specific goals
- Build clear visuals that connect people data to trends, drivers, and recommended actions using AI tools
- Automate Manual HR Tasks with AI
These programs are not eligible for the University of Utah employee tuition reduction benefit.
