Full course description
AI Fundamentals is a series of bite-sized microlearnings designed to introduce you to core concepts in AI. This course's modules are developed by Miami University experts across disciplines, each of whom is on the cutting edge of AI research and teaching. The modules will be released over time during Fall 2025.
In this course, you'll learn key principles for using AI in your daily life and work. You'll begin to build a personal toolkit of AI strategies and receive guidance in developing your own personal principles related to AI use.
Participants who complete the assessment at the end of each module in this series will receive a Miami University AI Fundamentals digital badge to add to their LinkedIn profiles and resumes.
Module Topics:
- What is AI? (Dennis Cheatham) (Open now)
- AI and Ethics: Considerations for Responsible Usage (Heidi McKee) (Opens September 3)
- Using AI and Common AI Tools (Glenn Platt) (Opens September 17)
- AI Prompt / Context Engineering (John Femiani) (Opens October 1)
- Writing and AI (Mandy Olejnik) (Opens October 15)
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