Aug. 26 – Nov. 13 (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 5:45 – 8:45 p.m.
This hands-on, beginner-friendly AI course is designed for adults looking to develop career-ready skills by effectively integrating AI into their learning and work. You'll explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence in an accessible and practical way, gaining a strong foundation in AI concepts while focusing on safe and responsible AI usage.
Throughout the course, you'll get direct experience with cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT and low- or no-code platforms facilitated with Docker Desktop. Key topics include prompt engineering, understanding AI models, and leveraging AI for coding, research, and automation. You'll also work with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and agentic AI, explore AI-powered workflows, and dive into machine learning fundamentals — all while maintaining a strong focus on ethical AI use and its limitations.
Where could this course take you? Completing the AI Essentials course opens doors to a wide range of job opportunities — whether you're starting out, switching careers, or boosting your current role:
- AI Solutions Engineer
- Data Labeler/Annotator
- QA/AI Tester
- Prompt Engineering (Junior level)
- Hybrid Roles (with AI + existing experience):
- Admin or Ops Assistant (with AI tools)
- Marketing or Communications Support (AI-Generated content)