Computer Science Course

AI Essentials for Beginners

Understand the technology that’s changing the workplace.

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Computer Science Course

AI Essentials for Beginners

Understand the technology that’s changing the workplace.

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Using AI is essential for success in today’s workforce — but working with new concepts can be challenging. If you’re still trying to understand how AI might help you in your role, you can take the first steps with this introductory training. In this online course, you can learn the basics of artificial intelligence and how you can use various AI tools in your work.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what AI is and how it is used
  • Realize the pros and cons of AI
  • Achieve a high-level understanding of how to prompt effectively
  • Understand the importance of judgment and confirmation of information
  • Explain the legal, societal, ethical, and environmental issues surrounding AI

Course Overview

  • Big picture
  • Industry 4.0
  • The web
  • What is AI? How does it work?
  • History of AI
  • Major players (companies and CEOs) in the space
  • What are they
  • When are they used
  • Pros and cons of each
  • Let’s try
  • Legalities
  • Ethics
  • Governance
  • Society
  • Environment
  • Dangers/concerns of AI
  • True stories of rogue AI
  • Advantages of AI
  • Positive news stories where AI has done good

Who Should Attend

This training will benefit professionals in almost any field. If you are looking for an approachable introductory course to learn how to use AI in your work (and how others are using these tools), this course is right for you.

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Instructional Team

Debra Levantrosser

  • Lecturer, Industrial and Operations Engineering, College of Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a person need AI experience prior to taking this course?

No, AI experience is NOT required for this course. This is an introductory course that’s perfect for professionals who have not yet adopted AI into their work.

Is this course most useful for someone in an entry-level position, a managerial role, or a senior leadership role?

This course could be useful for someone in any of those roles. If you’re just now beginning to learn about AI, this course is a great first step.

Does this course focus on specific AI tools?

The course includes very high-level coverage of ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini, and image generators. For the most part, the course focuses on AI use in general rather than training learners to use a specific tool.

How can a learner apply the information from this course to their daily work?

After understanding what AI can do, learners can use AI to be more efficient in their daily work. This course is foundational for anyone who hasn’t yet started integrating AI into their workflow.

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