Not All AI Certifications Are Created Equal
If you’ve been searching for “AI certification Indiana,” you’ve probably seen a flood of options — online courses, university certificates, and a few national programs like CompTIA.
But here’s the thing most people miss:
A certificate doesn’t guarantee confidence. It doesn’t guarantee understanding. And for most teams, it doesn’t lead to action.
If your goal is to get your team using AI in a real way — not just passing a test — then it’s time to rethink what kind of training actually works.
Insight: What Certifications Actually Provide (and What They Don’t)
There’s nothing wrong with earning an AI certificate. In fact, it can be a smart move for individuals looking to boost their resume. But for teams, managers, and organizations trying to move quickly, certifications come with a few tradeoffs:
What certifications usually offer:
- A structured overview of AI concepts
- Some technical theory
- A written or online exam
- A printable credential
What they rarely offer:
- Real business application
- Tools like ChatGPT, Gamma, or Suno
- Practice solving team-specific problems
- Strategy-level insight for decision-makers
- Custom workflows or takeaways you can use the next day
If you’re leading a sales, marketing, ops, or leadership team, you probably don’t need a test.
You need traction.
Common AI Certification Options in Indiana
University Certificates
Several Indiana universities offer AI-related programs — often through business schools or continuing education departments.
- Usually span 6–12 weeks
- Cost between $1,000 and $3,000
- Often theory-heavy with little hands-on application
- Most are self-paced or delivered through recorded modules
Best for: Academic exploration, early-career professionals, resume builders
Not ideal for: Fast-paced business teams who need real results now
CompTIA AI Essentials
A well-respected entry-level certification that gives a strong overview of foundational AI topics.
- Includes ethics, terminology, and high-level use cases
- Requires a proctored exam
- Some Indiana high schools and nonprofits now offer it (like Blaizing Academy)
Best for: Students, entry-level learners, IT-adjacent roles
Not ideal for: Business teams who need real workflows or non-technical departments
Online Certifications (Coursera, Udemy, etc.)
You’ll find 100+ online “AI certifications” — some good, many forgettable.
- Most cost between $29 and $299
- Passive video-based learning
- Little to no interaction or support
- Not tailored to Indiana businesses or real-world tools
Best for: Independent learners who are curious
Not ideal for: Teams trying to align, collaborate, or apply learning immediately
What LaunchReady Offers Instead
We don’t do certificates. We do outcomes.
At LaunchReady.ai, we train teams — not test them. Our AI workshops are built to get your people confident and in motion, without making them study for an exam or sit through six weeks of theory.
Our workshops are:
- Hands-on and live (virtual or in person anywhere in Indiana)
- Built around tools like ChatGPT, Gamma, and Suno
- Designed for sales, marketing, leadership, and nonprofit teams
- Tailored to your goals — and delivered in just 90 to 120 minutes
You don’t leave with a certificate. You leave with a plan.
Real Example: Skip the Badge, Get the Result
A small business owner in Northern Indiana was debating whether to enroll his team in a national AI certification program. Instead, he booked a Launch Ready AI workshop.
In just two hours, the team learned:
- How to write better emails using ChatGPT
- How to build a custom sales deck workflow with Gamma
- What to include in a safe, practical internal AI policy
One week later, they had a new follow-up process in place, their updated deck was already in use, and two new deals had moved into closing stages — all without a credential.
Learn More
👉 Read our full guide to AI training in Indiana
Compare workshops for marketing, sales, rural teams, and leadership groups.
The Bottom Line
Certifications can be helpful. But real teams need real training.
If your goal is to move faster, align your people, and start using AI with clarity — you don’t need a badge. You need a LaunchReady workshop.