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No, you cannot. The American Opportunity Credit is only for undergraduate education. You can use this credit for the first four years of college when working towards a degree.
The Hope Credit became the American Opportunity Credit in 2009. If claimed any education expenses in 2008 or before, the Hope Credit could be claimed as Education Credits like the American Opportunity Credit.
The Lifetime Learning Credit might be an option for you.
Lifetime Learning Credit:
There is no limit on the number of years you can use this credit for undergraduate, graduate and professional degree courses, including ones to improve job skills.
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