Durham Technical Community College

Artificial Intelligence

Pathways Coming Fall 2026

Shape the Future of AI with Software

Durham Tech is located in the Triangle, which is a hub for technology and innovation. Jobs for software developers, programmers, and data analysts consistently rank among the most in-demand.

92% of information technology jobs are expected to transform due to AI.

Employers will expect developers to work with AI tools for testing, automation, natural language processing, and machine learning.

Available Credentials

Associate Degree

Information Technology – Artificial Intelligence AAS

Certificates

Information Technology – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals Certificate

All certificates stack into the AAS degree, giving students multiple on-ramps to education and career advancement.

Learn More About Durham Tech's Information Technology Programs.

Learn About Our IT Programs

Students Gain Skills In:

AI deployment
AI fundamentals and applications
Chatbot and automation programming
Data analytics
Ethical and responsible AI use
Machine learning and deep learning
Python, SQL, and advanced programming concepts
Version Control management (GitHub)

Get the Hands-On Training You Need!

Capstone Projects – Work with industry partners on real-world AI development challenges.
Internships – Gain workplace experience in leading Triangle tech companies.
AI Boot Camps – Skip the wait with accelerated summer programs for adult learners, career switchers, and working professionals.

2026 AI Bootcamp

Dates: May 27 - 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Building 11

Price: Free

The 2026 AI Bootcamp is a three-day program that moves from foundational concepts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, to understanding modern tools and architectures, and finally to hands on data cleaning, model training, evaluation, and real-world AI applications using interactive activities.

Questions?

Al Leaston – Assistant Dean, Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Technology

Youssef Jouad – Instructor, IT Programs and Data Center Manager

Cecilia Milla – Instructor, Software and Web Development

Email ITPathwayInfo@durhamtech.edu