AI Essentials is a structured eight-week online course designed for professionals like yourself who are eager to delve into the essentials of artificial intelligence (AI) without any prerequisite knowledge. Throughout this course, you’ll explore the principles of AI, its historical trajectory, and its current and potential future roles across various industries. You’ll critically examine the ethical considerations surrounding AI and its practical applications, focusing on the significance and functionality of Large Language Models (LLMs). Through a blend of direct instruction, case studies, and interactive exercises, you’ll gain the skills to apply AI tools and concepts in real-world scenarios, thus boosting your professional capabilities in this digital era.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying AI Essentials:
- Define Artificial Intelligence and its core concepts and terminology.
- Trace the historical development and evolution of AI technologies.
- Identify and describe the main branches and methods of AI.
- Evaluate the successes and limitations of AI in various domains and scenarios.
- Analyze AI’s ethical and social implications, including bias, privacy, and data security.
- Apply the principles of responsible AI engagement in practical scenarios.
- Engage with various AI tools and applications, exemplifying Large Language Models (LLMs) for your professional and personal use.
AI Essentials for:
- Professionals who have limited knowledge of AI but are interested in learning about tools and their applications, both for personal and professional use.
Key Focus Areas:
- Introductory course on AI basics
- History and evolution of AI
- Demystifying AI from a usage and ethical perspective
- Ethical ramifications including risks and safety
- Modern application of AI (LLMs)
- Responsible AI engagement
- Bias and misuse
- Impact on society, industry, and science
- Hands-on learning with various AI tools and applications
Recommended Textbook
- Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction (Tom Taulli)
Prerequisites
- None
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
- General computer and technology use abilities
- Working laptop with high-speed internet access
To successfully complete your program, you will need to complete all the components outlined in your course. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
Intake Details
This micro-credential is offered online with synchronous and asynchronous learning components. There are two hours of synchronous learning each week where attendance is required. Please see the registration page for full course schedule.
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| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | PCSL 9N58 |
| Date of Next Start | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Price | $749 |
| OSAP Eligible | No |
| Delivery Mode(s) | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Intake Details | Next and more intake info |
| Scheduled Class Time(s) | See registration |