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³Ô¹ÏÍø University’s AI for Professionals Course is designed to equip Maryland’s workforce with the essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the growing importance of AI across all sectors, this course offers flexible learning pathways tailored to diverse professional needs.

The course focuses on practical application, enabling participants to understand, utilize, manage and responsibly implement AI technologies within their specific professional contexts, thereby enhancing their capabilities and career prospects in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

The AI for Professionals Course directly supports workforce development by upskilling and reskilling professionals to meet current and future labor market demands.

Upon successful completion of the Intro to AI Course, you will be able to:

• Comprehend core concepts: Understand the fundamental principles, key terminology, capabilities and inherent limitations of various Artificial Intelligence technologies (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI).
• Identify opportunities: Recognize and evaluate potential high-impact applications and use cases for AI within their specific industry, business function or professional role.
• Apply practical skills: Utilize relevant AI tools and techniques, such as effective prompt engineering for generative AI, interpreting AI-driven data analysis or understanding AI integration points in business software.
• Analyze implications: Assess the ethical considerations, potential biases, fairness challenges, transparency requirements and societal impacts associated with AI deployment.
• Promote responsible use: Advocate for and apply principles of responsible AI development and implementation within their organizations.
• Communicate effectively: Articulate AI concepts, project goals, potential benefits and risks clearly to diverse stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Integrate strategically: Develop approaches for incorporating AI tools and methodologies into existing workflows, project plans and business strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Adapt and grow: Stay informed about the rapidly evolving field of AI and understand its ongoing impact on jobs, industries and professional skill requirements.

This Intro to AI program is designed for a broad spectrum of professionals across Maryland and the surrounding region who need to understand and interact with AI, regardless of their technical background. It’s for individuals aiming to upskill or reskill to remain competitive and effective in their roles. Target occupations span multiple industries and functions, including:

• Management and leadership: project managers, program managers, operations managers, department heads, business unit leaders, healthcare administrators, manufacturing supervisors, financial managers
• Analysis and strategy: business analysts, data analysts, financial analysts, market research analysts, policy analysts, systems analysts, management consultants
• Technical and IT roles: IT specialists, software developers (seeking AI integration knowledge), UX/UI designers (for AI interfaces), technical writers, QA engineers
• Industry-specific roles: health informatics specialists, clinical analysts, compliance officers (finance/healthcare), supply chain managers, logistics coordinators, quality control specialists, FinTech professionals
• Creative and communication roles: marketing managers, content creators, social media specialists, public relations professionals
• Research and academia: researchers, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, data scientists, librarians
• Support and operations: customer service managers, HR professionals, training and development specialists

The course consists of curated modules on the following topics:

• Introduction to AI: concepts, trends and use cases
• Prompt engineering
• Exploring AI tools
• AI for work
• Responsible AI

The Intro to AI Course employs a variety of modern learning tools and resources for a flexible and accessible learning experience. Materials include:

• Expert-curated content: Access to up-to-date readings from reputable sources, including industry reports, academic articles and thought leadership pieces.
• Video lectures and demonstrations: Instruction from experienced faculty and industry practitioners, showcasing real-world applications and tool usage.
• Case studies: Analysis of successful and challenging AI implementations across various sectors (e.g., healthcare, finance, manufacturing, etc.).
• Hands-on activities: Practical exercises designed to build tangible skills (e.g., prompt writing workshops, ethical review checklists, AI tool exploration labs, use-case development templates).
• Collaborative learning: Discussion forums facilitating peer interaction, knowledge sharing and engagement with instructors.
• Resource libraries: Collections of links to relevant AI platforms, datasets, professional organizations and further learning resources.
• Potential: Guest lectures or insights from professionals actively working with AI in the Maryland region.

No prerequisites are required to take the Intro to AI Course at ³Ô¹ÏÍø University. 

Upon course completion you will take a completion exam and you will earn a Certificate of Completion from ³Ô¹ÏÍø University. There is no industry certification given for this course. 

Listed are the technology requirements needed to enroll and complete our Intro to AI course. Students should be willing sign up for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude accounts, or use their existing account for these services.

Hardware Requirements

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
• Webcams are strongly recommended.

Software Requirements

• PC: Windows XP or later.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Windows Media Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the .
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.