Description:
This 4-hour course offers a well-rounded survey of Artificial Intelligence for relative newcomers to the field. It provides an overview of AI and Generative AI fundamentals, surveys public and open-source models, and explores multi-modal systems and prompt engineering. The course also examines AI applications in data analysis and visualization, and introduces other AI tools for image and media generation. The course combines lectures with demonstrations.
Duration:
0.5 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Entry-level individuals with basic internet and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills who are looking to transition into AI-related roles or enhance their career prospects with AI knowledge.
Credits:
0.3 CEUs
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain foundational concepts and historical milestones in AI, including the evolution from expert systems to generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
- Describe how chatbots and conversational AI systems function at a high level, and identify best practices for effective prompting and user interaction.
- Differentiate between general-purpose AI tools and embedded AI copilots, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Acrobat Assistant, and recognize how they support productivity in professional environments.
- Demonstrate how AI can enhance data analysis and visualization workflows, including interpreting trends, generating insights, and automating routine tasks using natural language interfaces.
- Identify major AI platforms, tools, and languages, including proprietary and open-source ecosystems (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Hugging Face, Python, and Power Platform).
- Engage in informed discussions about real-world applications and limitations of AI, including ethical considerations, data bias, and emerging governance frameworks.
- Apply knowledge gained through an interactive quiz, reinforcing key terminology, concepts, and use cases presented during the session.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code TECH7005-001 | Start Date Aug 07, 2025 8:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 07, 2025 12:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $675.00 | |
| Session Code TECH7005-002 | Start Date Sep 18, 2025 1:00 PM EST | End Date Sep 18, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $675.00 | |
| Session Code TECH7005-003 | Start Date Oct 21, 2025 8:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 21, 2025 12:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $675.00 | |
| Session Code TECH7005-004 | Start Date Dec 02, 2025 1:00 PM EST | End Date Dec 02, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $675.00 |
- Module 1 What is AI & Introduction to Generative AI (GenAI)
- Module 2 Survey of Public and Open-Source Models/Tools
- Module 3 Multi-Modal Models & Prompt Engineering
- Module 4 Survey of Specialty/Niche Tools
- Module 5 Data Analysis & Visualization with AI
Other Recommended Courses:
- AI for Leaders (TECH7010)
- Crafting AI Prompts: Prompt Engineering I (TECH7020)
