City Colleges of Chicago Offers Continuing Education AI Courses

Classes are taught by industry experts and will be offered on the first two Saturdays of each month from March 2 until May 4

City Colleges of Chicago will offer classes in  Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) this Spring! The classes titled, Prompt Engineering for Everyone – Non-Coding and Accelerated and Machine Learning for Leaders – Generative AI, will be offered the first two Saturdays of each month beginning March 2, through May 4, 2024.  The cost for each is $80.

“Artificial intelligence enhances efficiency and encourages creativity and collaboration so that’s why it is imperative we offer these two courses to everyone,” said Deputy Provost Stacia Edwards, City Colleges of Chicago. “Our goal is to create programs that provide the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.”

“We’re offering these two classes in AI to empower those interested in learning how to compete in the workforce of today but more urgently, to lead and evolve with the changing workforce of tomorrow,” said Executive Director Robert Clarke, City Colleges of Chicago. “The impact of these courses on students’ lives and career prospects cannot be overstated.”

AI is changing the way people and businesses operate and compete. It is revolutionizing the way we work because it is producing and creating better and faster output. AI has the potential to bring about positive changes including enhanced productivity. AI-powered technologies can also help solve complex problems and make our daily lives easier. It’s full impact is unfolding now and remains to be seen.

About the Courses:

• Prompt Engineering for Everyone Non-Coding serves as a user-friendly introduction to the technical realm, particularly aimed at those who are new to Artificial Intelligence. Prompt engineering is the method of working in tandem with an AI to achieve predetermined goals through clear and timely communication. To register click here or visit: https://forms.office.com/r/E9trHAgctX

This class is available online via Zoom.

• Machine Learning for Leaders, Generative AI, is tailored to provide individuals with essential knowledge for success in today’s data-driven world, specifically catering to business leaders seeking to grasp the integration of AI within their organizations, however this class is open to everyone. The goal of this on-line course, which requires no coding, is to build proficiency in generative AI tools, terminology, concepts, and provide a synopsis of what Amazon offers today in the domain of generative AI. In addition to teaching the basics of generative AI, this course discusses the risks and benefits of applying generative AI as a solution. To register click here or visit https://forms.office.com/r/2ddfpa5ifC      This class is available online via Zoom.

• Both the classes are a total of eight hours and held on two consecutive Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm beginning on March 2. Classes are open to all and are ongoing through May 4, 2024.

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