— Certificate program
AI Professional Certificate for CPAs
Complete any 15 of our 20 live AI courses. Earn 30 CPE credits, a certificate and a shareable digital badge.
An instructor-led program that teaches CPAs and finance professionals to use ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Agent Mode and AI agents in real tax, audit, accounting and finance work, from beginner to advanced.
Choose your own session dates
Courses from beginner to advanced
Built for accounting and finance work
15-course bundle
$1,500
$2,985
You save $1,485
Any 15 of 20 courses, advanced included
30 NASBA-approved CPE credits
Live, instructor-led webinars
AI Professional Certificate for CPAs
Shareable digital badge from Certifier
— How it works
How to earn the AI Professional Certificate
Three steps from enrollment to a credential you can share.
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Add the 15-course bundle to your cart
Click “Add 15-Course Bundle to Cart.” Your $1,500 bundle price is applied automatically. You can also combine smaller bundles or individual courses.
2
Choose 15 courses and attend live
Pick any 15 of the 20 courses, advanced included, and attend each live webinar on a date that fits your schedule. Complete all 15 within one year of purchasing your first AI course.
3
Earn your certificate and badge
Complete all 15 to earn 30 CPE credits, the AI Professional Certificate for CPAs and a digital badge from Certifier. Your certificate is emailed to you once you finish.
— The program
Choose any 15 of 20 AI courses
Mix beginner and advanced courses in any combination. Each course is a 2-credit live webinar you can also take on its own.
Core AI tools
Tax, audit & accounting
Financial analysis & FP&A
Excel, automation & AI agents
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Not sure which 15 to choose? See recommended course paths by area of work on the bundles page.
— Your credential
Show employers and clients your AI skills
When you complete 15 courses, you receive two ways to prove what you’ve learned.
AI Professional Certificate for CPAs
A certificate from CPE Inc. showing employers and clients you’ve built practical AI skills across 15 live courses and 30 CPE credits.
Shareable digital badge
A verified badge from Certifier you can add to LinkedIn, your email signature or your resume.
30 NASBA-approved CPE credits
2 credits for each live course, which count toward your CPE requirements.
Shareable digital badge from Certifier
— What you’ll learn
Practical AI skills for accounting and finance
Built for CPAs, tax professionals and finance teams who want hands-on skills, not AI theory.
Tax planning & research
Audit & accounting
Fraud detection
Month-end close
Financial analysis & due diligence
Forecasting & budgeting
Capital budgeting
Excel & AI automation
AI agents & workflow automation
AI governance & ethics
AI tools you’ll use
— FAQ
AI certificate FAQs
Questions about the certificate? Call us at 1-800-544-1114, Monday through Friday.
What is the AI Professional Certificate for CPAs?
It’s a certificate program from CPE Inc. for CPAs and finance professionals. You complete any 15 of our 20 live, instructor-led AI courses and earn 30 NASBA-approved CPE credits, a certificate and a shareable digital badge.
How much does the AI certificate cost?
$1,500 with the 15-course bundle, which covers any 15 of our 20 AI courses. You can also qualify for the certificate and digital badge by completing 15 courses through smaller bundles, individual purchases or a combination of both.
How many CPE credits does the certificate include?
30. Each of your 15 courses earns 2 NASBA-approved CPE credits.
Do advanced courses count toward the certificate?
Yes. Any 15 of the 20 courses count, including the advanced courses.
Is this an AI accounting certification?
It’s an AI certificate program for accountants and CPAs, not a professional certification, license or designation. It shows you completed 15 live AI courses and 30 CPE credits with CPE Inc.
Do I get a digital badge?
Yes. You’ll receive a shareable digital badge from Certifier when you complete your 15 courses.
How long do I have to complete 15 courses?
You have one year from the date you purchase your first AI course to complete 15 courses and earn the certificate and digital badge.
Do courses I’ve already taken count toward the certificate?
Yes. AI courses you’ve already completed count toward the 15, whether you purchased them individually or in a bundle. All 15 must be completed within one year of purchasing your first AI course.
Can I use a subscription instead of the bundle?
No. The AI courses aren’t included in CPE Inc. subscriptions. To get bundle pricing, purchase a 5-, 10- or 15-course bundle.
Do I need technical or coding experience?
No coding experience is needed. Prerequisites vary by course and are listed on each course page. Most courses have none, and some ask for a working knowledge of Excel.
— Get started
Start your AI Professional Certificate
Any 15 of 20 live AI courses · 30 CPE credits · certificate and digital badge · $1,500
The Center for Professional Education INC. (CPE Inc.) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.