Graduate Certificate Agentic AI Systems Engineering
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn a Graduate Certificate, Agentic AI Systems Engineering from Strayer?
You’ll learn to design and deploy systems that don’t just follow instructions – they adapt and make decisions in real time. Explore ways to integrate agentic AI into workflows and use observability tools to assess performance.
Gain AI expertise and fuel innovation
Explore the ways that artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and helping to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions with AI systems that operate autonomously. With this graduate certificate, you’ll gain practical experience with these emerging technologies while learning how to design, deploy and manage AI systems to support real-world business and organizational needs.
Skills you’ll gain with a Strayer Graduate Certificate, Agentic AI Systems Engineering
- Build and deploy autonomous AI agents to solve complex problems.
- Integrate AI into enterprise systems to help streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
- Use observability tools to evaluate AI performance and business impact.
- Understand the ethical and strategic considerations of implementing AI in organizations.
- Learn to collaborate across disciplines to bring AI solutions to life.
What is agentic AI?
Agentic AI is a new generation of artificial intelligence designed to act with purpose. Instead of waiting for instructions, these systems can plan, make decisions and take action to reach specific goals. They build on generative AI by combining creativity with autonomy – using AI agents that work together to solve problems, learn from feedback and adapt in real time to deliver meaningful results for organizations.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Graduate Certificate, Agentic AI Systems Engineering cost breakdown
- 4 courses, $2540 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $25 one-time degree conferral fee
- $100 resource kit per course
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What coursework do you need to specialize in agentic AI systems engineering?
Strayer’s four-course certificate will help you build a strong foundation in artificial intelligence systems engineering and learn from experienced professionals who connect classroom concepts to practical applications. It will help you understand how AI can be designed, deployed and managed to support real-world business needs.
Agentic AI Systems Engineering courses
This course introduces students to the conceptual and technical foundations of agentic
systems. Students will explore agent marketplaces, UI-based agent builders and
workflow platforms to develop scalable and intelligent automations.
This course explores the design of intelligent agents from the ground up using agentic
frameworks. Students learn core agent logic and user experience (UX) development to
create end-to-end user experiences.
This course focuses on orchestrating agent workflows within enterprise systems.
Students integrate APIs and deploy and test agent-to-agent (A2A) interaction within
enterprise environment.
The course challenges students to design and implement a comprehensive enterprise agentic system with a strong focus on observability and measurable business impact. Students will deploy AI agents with observability, key performance indicators (KPI) benchmarking and return on investment (ROI) dashboards. The capstone emphasizes real-world application, demonstrating operational performance and ROI in an enterprise scenario.
What can you do with a Graduate Certificate, Agentic AI Systems Engineering?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the information systems field.
Versatile skills for your future
- Design and build autonomous AI agents that learn, adapt and solve real-world problems.
- Apply UX design principles to create intuitive, effective AI-driven tools and experiences.
- Connect multi-agent workflows and enterprise systems to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
- Use observability and performance analytics to track outcomes and demonstrate business impact.
- Lead responsible AI initiatives that balance innovation with ethical and strategic considerations.
How to apply for a certificate at Strayer?
The admissions process takes a few simple steps. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement
A high school diploma or equivalent, an unofficial transcript or an official transcript
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Spring classes start on April 6
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 4,000 international students from over 143 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
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