Health Leadership & Learning Network, York University
healthcare continuing education
The Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare
Healthcare AI + Governance + Implementation

Beyond AI Theory. Learn to Lead AI Transformation.
Most AI programs teach concepts. This program teaches implementation.
Gain healthcare-specific AI expertise while preparing for
PeopleCert AIOps certification - developing the skills to govern, deploy, optimize, and lead AI-enabled innovation across healthcare organizations.
And Qualify for In-Demand Jobs
This program includes
PeopleCert AIOps Certification
Healthcare systems now require professionals who can work confidently with AI at an enterprise and system level with reports that at least 80% of healthcare systems will involve the use of AI in the coming 1-2 years.
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This certificate prepares healthcare professionals, healthcare leaders, IT professionals, consultants, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders to contribute to and support and lead AI-enabled transformation in healthcare.
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Learners develop practical knowledge in AI governance, implementation, data, enterprise architecture, ethics, regulation, and innovation strategy while preparing for the internationally recognized PeopleCert AIOps Foundation certification. The program focuses on the real-world challenges of assessing, implementing, governing, and optimizing AI-enabled products and services within healthcare organizations.
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Rather than treating AI as a stand-alone technology, this program examines how AI, automation, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making operate within the scientific, regulatory, operational, and human realities of healthcare.
Graduates develop the system-level understanding needed to support AI initiatives, guide responsible adoption, and contribute to healthcare innovation with confidence.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM
Built for healthcare first! — not a generic AI program repackaged for healthcare professionals
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Grounded in ethics, safety, and regulation — respectful of clinical, legal, and patient-care realities
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Forward-thinking and innovation-focused — prepares learners to work with current and emerging AI technologies
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Practical, application-driven learning — not theory for its own sake, but tools, frameworks, and real-world cases
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Capstone project with direct workplace relevance — apply the AI design process to an issue that matters in your setting
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Aligned with global industry certifications — supporting long-term career mobility and professional recognition
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Flexible for working professionals — live online, interactive, with structured support and resources
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Qualify for in-demand jobs: - IT Manager, Innovation Team Lead, IT Team Lead, Systems Integrator, Product Owner, AIOps Team Lead/Architect and Engineer and more. *
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What You Will Learn
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Why AIOps Matters in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on complex digital ecosystems that require professionals who understand both healthcare operations and AI-enabled technology environments. AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) provides foundational knowledge related to automation, machine learning, analytics, operational intelligence, and continuous improvement.
Combined with healthcare-specific AI learning, AIOps helps professionals understand how AI solutions can be implemented, monitored, optimized, governed, and scaled within healthcare organizations.
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In healthcare, AIOps transforms IT operations from reactive troubleshooting to predictive and intelligent service management, helping ensure that critical clinical systems remain available, secure, and resilient
while supporting better patient outcomes.
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By the end of the program, you will achieve the following:
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Foundational understanding
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Core AI concepts and how they function in healthcare environments
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Distinguish what AI can and cannot do, based on data quality, model design, and system constraints
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The role of IT infrastructure, interoperability, and data lifecycle in AI adoption
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Recognize potential business applications of AI/ML across various industries and functional areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, supply chain management, analytics, and management information systems.
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AIOps evolution through the years, the difference between AIOps and IT Operations Analytics, and the current stages of an AIOps system.
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Practical application
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Apply a structured AI design process to real healthcare use cases
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Assess ethical, privacy, human factors, and regulatory requirements
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Evaluate the feasibility of AI tools within public and private health systems
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Translate organizational problems into AI-enabled solutions using business and technical frameworks
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Apply AI/ML concepts and techniques to real-world business problems and case studies, demonstrating the ability to formulate and interpret AI/ML-driven solutions.
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Communicate effectively about AI/ML with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management, clients, and cross-functional teams.
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Identify and evaluate the key challenges and best practices associated with implementing AI/ML in organizations, such as data quality, talent acquisition, and change management.
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Understand and apply how AIOps enables healthcare organizations to continuously monitor electronic health record (EHR) platforms, helping detect anomalies and prevent outages that could disrupt patient care.
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Identity and apply AIOps insight into system performance trends, enabling healthcare organizations to optimize resource utilization, improve service delivery, and reduce operational costs.
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Strategic + system-level thinking
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Identify, assess the risks, benefits, and scalability considerations of AI in healthcare
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Integrate enterprise architecture, workflow change, and adoption strategy into AI planning
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Work within interdisciplinary teams using shared language and design tools
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Recognize the potential business applications of AI/ML across various industries and functional areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, supply chain management, analytics, and management information systems.
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Identify and evaluate the key challenges and best practices associated with implementing AI/ML in organizations, such as data quality, talent acquisition, and change management.
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Use AIOps to identify and improve system performance trends, enabling healthcare organizations to optimize resource utilization, improve service delivery, and reduce operational costs.
Who Should Enrol
This certificate is designed for professionals who are advancing in their current role or preparing for a career shift into AI-enabled work in healthcare. Clinicians, Healthcare Leaders & Staff Nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, healthcare staff, healthcare executives, directors, managers, clinical leaders, and healthcare administrators who want to understand, evaluate, and contribute to AI initiatives within healthcare organizations. Healthcare Professionals Exploring New Career Paths Healthcare professionals seeking to expand their expertise or transition into innovation, digital health, informatics, consulting, product management, or AI-enabled healthcare roles. Healthcare Consultants & Advisors Consultants working in healthcare, digital health, pharmaceuticals, research, insurance, and health technology who want a stronger understanding of AI systems, governance, implementation, and strategy to better support clients and organizations. IT & Digital Health Professionals Healthcare IT professionals, informatics specialists, system administrators, solution architects, technology managers, and digital health teams seeking to build expertise in AI-enabled healthcare environments and AI operations (AIOps). Technical Professionals in Healthcare Product managers, technical product managers, engineering managers, technology project managers, directors of engineering, directors of technology, and other technology leaders working in healthcare who are responsible for evaluating, implementing, or supporting AI-enabled products and services. Entrepreneurs & Innovators Founders, innovators, and business leaders bringing AI solutions into healthcare who need to understand the clinical, operational, regulatory, and organizational realities of healthcare adoption.
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ENTRY and PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a degree or advanced diploma from an accredited institution. Participants are expected to have basic computer proficiency, including the ability to operate a computer, use standard applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Google Docs), and participate in online learning through Zoom or other web-based platforms. No prior experience in artificial intelligence, programming, or data science is required. This program is offered in English. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they meet the language requirements. You may be asked to demonstrate English language proficiency. To successfully complete the program and achieve the Certificate of Completion, all program requirements must be met with a passing grade, including attendance at all live sessions and successful completion of all course assessments and capstone components. The PeopleCert Exam is administered through PeopleCert. Passing that
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
On successful completion of all program components, classes, and assessments, learners will receive a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare from CHEN Embedded preparation for the PeopleCert AIOps Foundation examination PeopleCert AIOps Foundation examination voucher Students can write the AIOps exam through PeopleCert. Important Certification Information: The AIOps certification examination is administered exclusively by PeopleCert. Examination registration, scheduling, delivery, scoring, results, certification decisions, appeals, accommodations, recertification requirements, and all related policies and procedures are governed solely by PeopleCert and are subject to PeopleCert's terms and conditions. Successful completion of the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare does not guarantee examination success or certification. The Canadian Healthcare Education Network (CHEN) provides education and examination preparation only and has no authority over examination administration, certification decisions, examination results, appeals, or certification status. Only PeopleCert has the authority to award, deny, suspend, revoke, or maintain AIOps certifications. Confirmation of learning can be provided. Contact us at info@chenetwork.ca
CAREER OPTIONS
1. Healthcare AI Analyst 2. AI Implementation Specialist (Healthcare) 3. Healthcare Innovation or Transformation Lead 4. AI Governance Lead 5. Healthcare AI Project or Program Coordinator 6. HealthTech Product or Venture Lead And More.... And with the additional PeopleCert Certification: IT Manager; Innovation Team Lead; IT Team Lead; Systems Integrator; Product Owner; AIOps Team Lead/Architect and Engineer and more.
* With the Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Certificate and successully completing the PeopleCert AIOps exam.
Certificate
Sessions and Enrol
Fall 2026: Oct 5 to Nov 24, 2026
This Program is fully online
Fee:
$2700.00
plus tax
The fee includes the cost of instruction, all course materials, and the Peoplecert exam voucher. The course textbook is NOT included in the course fee
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This program has a textbook - the cost is not included in the course fee:
THE LEAD INSTRUCTOR and PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Claude Sam-Foh, PeopleCert Ambassador and
ISACA Academic Advocate; MBA, CISSP, CISM, CISA, C|CIS0, CDPSE, COBIT 2019, ITIL 4 Master, SCF, CIP, PMP, MAPP, OCM-F&P, Cert. APM, SDOF, DOF, DOL, SRE, AIOps.
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Study with a Master IT Certification Trainer and Mentor
Claude Sam-Foh is the former Director of Enterprise Governance, Risk, Compliance and Chief Architect at Centennial College. He is driven by creating meaningful impact and has led major transformations by identifying opportunities, shaping strategy, and delivering practical solutions.
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He brings over 32 years of business and IT experience, including senior roles with the Ontario Government and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario as Chief Enterprise Architect and CISO.
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His expertise includes enterprise governance, risk management, enterprise architecture, information management, information security, privacy leadership, service management, portfolio/program/project management, business systems analysis, SecDevOps, and agile methodologies.
Claude has taught enterprise architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, business information systems, systems analysis and design, enterprise resource planning, strategic management, and IT project management. He teaches at Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Toronto, and York University’s School of Continuing Studies.
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Claude is also a mentor and educator who makes learning engaging and practical. He challenges learners to think critically and shows how knowledge translates into workplace impact. His motto: Knowledge Secured and Wisdom Applied.
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