AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization
Certificate of Specialization Overview
AI in Health Care
Leverage AI to drive business strategy and solutions that improve health outcomes
The Harvard Chan School Executive and Continuing Education AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization is for all healthcare stakeholders, from the doctor’s office to the business suite. Those who will benefit from this certificate include CEOs, CIOs, Chief Medical Informatics Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Clinicians, Data Scientists, Engineers, Finance Professionals, Implementation Specialists, Product and Project Managers, and Venture Capital Investors.
To earn your AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization, you must complete 3 programs: Responsible AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications, Innovation with AI in Health Care, and Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice.
Note: Individuals who have completed at least 1 healthcare AI course at Harvard Chan School before March 2026 will remain eligible to earn the certificate with two courses. Thus, taking Responsible AI for Health Care in February 2026 is your last chance to earn the Certificate with two courses.
Earn a Certificate of Specialization
Complete three courses to obtain your certificate
Responsible AI for Health Care: Concepts and Applications
Gain foundational knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques and how they can be applied to improve health outcomes.
Innovation with AI in Health Care
Harness the power of AI to generate innovative solutions that enhance clinical decision making and drive business strategy.
Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice
Equip yourself to successfully integrate AI technologies into clinical workflows and systems to augment patient care.
From Our Alumni
“This certification provides a deep understanding of how artificial intelligence can be used in business applications to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to participate and learn from such world-renowned experts.”
—Dr. Anuja Joshi, BSc, MSc, OD, Doctor at CareMount Medical – Optum
See Our Faculty in Action
In the video below, you can hear directly from course faculty on how AI is reshaping healthcare operations and patient care. This discussion offers a preview of the key concepts and case studies you’ll explore more deeply in this program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization below.
There is no set price for the AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization as those pursuing the certificate will pay for each individual course separately. For the cost of each course, please visit the program pages below:
We recommend that participants begin their certificate journey with Responsible AI in Health Care: Concepts and Applications and subsequently take Innovation with AI in Health Care and/or Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice. The reason is that Responsible AI for Health Care covers more foundational concepts upon which Innovation with AI in Health Care and Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice builds.
However, if you already have a background in artificial intelligence and these program dates do not fit your schedule, you are welcome to reverse the order, but please be aware that if you take Innovation with AI in Health Care or Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice first, some concepts in Responsible AI for Health Care will be review for you.
Those who have taken Applied Artificial Intelligence for Health Care in 2021 or 2022 will receive credit toward the AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization and need to take Innovation with AI in Health Care and Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice to qualify.
Starting in March 2026, individuals who have not previously completed a healthcare AI course at the Harvard Chan School will need to complete all 3 of our AI programs to earn the certificate.
However, if you have already completed a healthcare AI course (or are enrolled in the Responsible AI for Health Care program in February 2026), you may complete the Certificate of Specialization with 2 courses, as was the prior policy.