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Course Description

The Connecticut Online AI Academy is thoughtfully designed to cater to beginners as they journey through the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence. This course will give an overview of the underlying principles of AI and the impact across various industries and society. Learners will gain in-demand AI skills to boost their productivity. 

Through interactive videos, exercises, and practical applications, learners will obtain skills and strategies that will empower them to leverage AI effectively in the workplace setting. Learners will acquire fundamental prompt engineering techniques, best practices for using AI responsibly, and easy-to-use frameworks for applying a range of AI tools to a variety of tasks.

For any questions regarding the Connecticut Online AI Academy, please contact Jon Draper at jdraper@charteroak.edu

 

Learner Outcomes

  • Recall and define key terms and concepts related to artificial intelligence.
  • Explain how AI functions at a basic level, including how AI technology can be trained to learn from data.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply AI tools and platforms for increased productivity and optimized work processes.
  • Showcase competence in using engineering techniques to create prompts that provide clear and specific instructions for a variety of use cases relevant to knowledge workers.
  • Analyze ethical considerations and human oversight associated with AI technologies.
  • Critically evaluate potential biases in AI systems and propose strategies to mitigate these biases.
  • Develop a plan for staying up to date on AI advancements.
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Section Title
Connecticut Online AI Academy
Type
Online, fixed date
Dates
Oct 13, 2025 to Nov 16, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 06, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 06, 2025
Section Notes
This class will be taught on Blackboard. All students enrolled in this course will receive an email within 48 hours prior to their class start date that will include Blackboard login instruction information.
Section Title
Connecticut Online AI Academy
Type
Online, fixed date
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 15, 2026
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Section Notes

This course is entirely online and designed to fit your schedule. It will run asynchronously, meaning there are no set meeting times each week. We anticipate the course will require approximately 2-3 hours of your time per week, which you can complete at a time that is most convenient for you.

All students enrolled in this course will receive an email within 48 hours prior to their class start date that will include their Blackboard login information and instructions for accessing the course materials on Blackboard and Coursera.

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