AI Essentials

What you’ll learn

Explain what AI is and map your own starting point with it Write and test prompts, and keep an AI collaboration log Spot bias and write a Personal AI Policy Statement for responsible use Check AI output for intellectual property issues and false claims Use AI to analyze data and tell a clear data story Design a complete AI solution, with a safety plan, as your capstone

Who this course is for

People who are new to AI and want to understand it, use it well, and know where their own judgment has to stay in charge.

Before you begin

None. Built for people who are new to AI.

Course curriculum

1. Get Started

   Orientation: how this class works and how to use it.

   • Get Started
2. Course Book

   The full self-guided Course Book for this class.

   • Course Book
3. Module 1: Introduction to AI

   Module 1 — Introduction to AI.

   • Introduction to AI
   • AI Tool — AI-1: AI Starting Point Coach
   • Module 1 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 1: Introduction to AI — Workbook Reflection
4. Module 2: Working with AI

   Module 2 — Working with AI.

   • Working with AI
   • AI Tool — AI-2: Prompt Builder
   • Module 2 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 2: Working with AI — Workbook Reflection
5. Module 3: AI Ethics, Bias & Responsible Use

   Module 3 — AI Ethics Bias and Responsible Use.

   • AI Ethics, Bias & Responsible Use
   • AI Tool — AI-3: Bias Spotter
   • Module 3 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 3: AI Ethics, Bias & Responsible Use — Workbook Reflection
6. Module 4: AI & Intellectual Property

   Module 4 — AI and Intellectual Property.

   • AI & Intellectual Property
   • AI Tool — AI-4: IP Check Advisor
   • Module 4 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 4: AI & Intellectual Property — Workbook Reflection
7. Module 5: Critical Thinking & AI Literacy

   Module 5 — Critical Thinking and AI Literacy.

   • Critical Thinking & AI Literacy
   • AI Tool — AI-5: Claim Checker
   • Module 5 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 5: Critical Thinking & AI Literacy — Workbook Reflection
8. Module 6: AI for Data Analysis & Storytelling

   Module 6 — AI for Data Analysis and Storytelling.

   • AI for Data Analysis & Storytelling
   • AI Tool — AI-6: Data Story Coach
   • Module 6 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 6: AI for Data Analysis & Storytelling — Workbook Reflection
9. Module 7: AI in the Workplace

   Module 7 — AI in the Workplace.

   • AI in the Workplace
   • AI Tool — AI-7: Career Upskill Planner
   • Module 7 — Knowledge Check
   • Module 7: AI in the Workplace — Workbook Reflection
10. Module 8: AI for Community Impact & Accessibility

    Module 8 — AI for Community Impact and Accessibility.

    • AI for Community Impact & Accessibility
    • AI Tool — AI-8: Community Solution Designer
    • Module 8 — Knowledge Check
    • Module 8: AI for Community Impact & Accessibility — Workbook Reflection
11. Module 9: AI for Educators

    Module 9 — AI for Educators.

    • AI for Educators
    • AI Tool — AI-9: Learning Partner Designer
    • Module 9 — Knowledge Check
    • Module 9: AI for Educators — Workbook Reflection
12. Module 10: Cybersecurity & AI Safety

    Module 10 — Cybersecurity and AI Safety.

    • Cybersecurity & AI Safety
    • AI Tool — AI-10: Threat Spotter
    • Module 10 — Knowledge Check
    • Module 10: Cybersecurity & AI Safety — Workbook Reflection
13. Module 11: Future Trends in AI

    Module 11 — Future Trends in AI.

    • Future Trends in AI
    • AI Tool — AI-11: Future Readiness Mapper
    • Module 11 — Knowledge Check
    • Module 11: Future Trends in AI — Workbook Reflection
14. Module 12: Capstone Project

    Module 12 — Capstone Project.

    • Capstone Project
    • AI Tool — AI-12: Capstone Evaluator
    • Module 12 — Knowledge Check
    • Module 12: Capstone Project — Workbook Reflection
15. Course Materials & Capstone

    Workbook and Capstone materials.

    • Workbook
16. Course Wrap-Up

    Course conclusion: what you built, where you go next, and the glossary.

    • Course Conclusion