CSFT-9003 Integrating AI - Introduction Workshop

Prerequisites None
Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our immersive workshop designed for professionals across industries. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of AI technologies, applications, and ethical considerations. Participants will learn practical strategies for incorporating AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and innovation. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and expert insights, attendees will gain the skills needed to leverage AI effectively in their daily workflows. Join us to stay ahead of the curve and unlock the full potential of AI in your professional journey.

Contact Hours: 8.00
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.8

Learning Outcomes

Ability to apply Artificial Intelligence to everyday tasks
Ability to comprehend current Artificial Intelligence capabilities
Ability to navigate between modalities
Understanding of the ethical implications

Topics

Open Source vs. Closed Source
Modalities
Prompting
Ethics

Activities/Resources
Students will walk through strategies to uncover tasks that can be completed or assisted by AI. The students will prioritize tasks that can be easily done versus tasks that take more thoughtful solutions to complete. The workshop will aim to have a list of tasks identified and time permitting a task converted to completion by the AI during the workshop session. Students will be introduced to several AI technologies that are free and require a fee to interact with.

Evaluation
Students will confidentially evaluate this course by completing the electronic Student Evaluation of Class form distributed via email after the last class session.

Successful Completion
The instructor will evaluate the student’s skills learned using participation, attendance, feedback, testing where appropriate, and projects completed. 75% attendance is required for this class in order to receive credit.

75% = 6 hours

Upon successful completion, this course will appear on the student’s Macomb Community College non-credit transcript.

Workforce & Continuing Education - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088