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Level-I HawkAI Courses and Enrollment Requirements

  • The HawkAI short courses listed here can be taken individually based on specific interest of the enrolled participants, or they can be taken as a series to obtain a HawkAI Level-I Certificate of Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence.
  • To obtain Level-I certificate, the courses HawkAI-101, HawkAI-102, and HawkAI-107 are required, along with at least one additional short course – selected from HawkAI-103, HawkAI-104, HawkAI-105, and/or HawkAI-106.
  • A total of at least 4 courses (3 required + 1 elective, see structure above) are required to obtain the Level-I certificate, but of course, participants may take as many short courses as they would like from this set of 7 short courses.
  • The Level-1 short courses will be between 1 and 3 hours in duration (HawkAI-101 1 hour,  HawkAI-107&104 2 hours, other courses 3 hours).

Level-I Short Course Structure

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Calendar of Level-I Short Course Offerings

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Content Outlines of Level-I HawkAI Short Courses

  • HawkAI 101: What is AI and What it Can Do for You
    • Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, create, and connect. Are you ready for the change? These dynamic one-hour workshops will provide an overview of the modern world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative power across various sectors. Gain a clear, jargon-free understanding of AI's capabilities, glimpse its future potential, and get a brief introduction to important ethical considerations. 
    • No prior AI knowledge is required – just bring your curiosity. This eye-opening session is your first step towards the HawkAI Certificate of Proficiency. 
    • Enroll in HawkAI-101
  • HawkAI 102: ChatGPT, Copilot, and Beyond
    • Dive into the AI technologies powering ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and more in this engaging 3-hour workshop on Large Language Models (LLMs). In this course—designed for everyone, regardless of technical background—you will gain a high-level intuition of how LLMs work and explore their wide-ranging applications across various fields. 
    • Through user-friendly demonstrations and examples, you'll learn practical techniques for effective communication with LLMs, from basic prompt crafting strategies to prompt engineering. This workshop equips you with accessible knowledge and skills to leverage these AI tools, enhancing your productivity, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities in your daily work or studies. 
    • Whether you're a researcher, administrator, student, faculty, staff, or simply curious about AI, you'll discover practical ways to integrate these powerful tools into your workflows. Join us to unlock the potential of Large Language Models and stay at the forefront of the AI revolution—no specialized knowledge required!
    • Enroll in HawkAI-102
  • HawkAI 103: Hands-on Generative AI for Research, Administration, and Academia
    • Take your AI skills to the next level in this hands-on, 3-hour workshop designed to showcase the practical applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in academic and administrative settings. This course offers a deep dive into real-world use cases of AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot across various university roles and departments. 
    • Through interactive demonstrations and guided exercises, you'll discover how to streamline research processes, enhance teaching and learning experiences, optimize administrative tasks, and develop strategies for ethical and effective AI integration in your specific academic or professional context. Join us to explore the transformative potential of AI across campus and learn how to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in higher education. 
    • No coding experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and ideas! By the end of this workshop, you'll have a toolkit of strategies to immediately apply AI in your academic and professional endeavors.
    • Enroll in HawkAI-103
  • HawkAI 104: AI Images, Videos, Audio, and Multimedia
    • Explore the creative potential and societal impact of AI in this 2-hour workshop focused on generating various forms of media. This course introduces you to cutting-edge AI tools that are revolutionizing—and sometimes challenging—content creation across multiple formats. 
    • Through interactive demonstrations and real-time examples, you'll learn how to harness the power of generative AI for producing images, videos, audio/music, and enhancing multimedia presentations. 
    • No prior experience with media production or AI is necessary—just bring your imagination and critical thinking skills! By the end of this session, you'll have the knowledge and tools to start incorporating AI-generated media into your academic and professional work responsibly, opening up new possibilities for creative expression and communication. 
    • Enroll in HawkAI-104
  • HawkAI-105: Data-Driven Analytics with AI - Classification and Prediction
    • This workshop introduces the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and deep learning to forecast trends, make predictions, and inform data-driven decisions. Learn what Analytical AI can do for you and your data classification, forecasting, and labeling needs. 
    • The course will offer an insight in the classifier/predictor functionality based on explanation how these are used in solving everyday problems via presenting their real-world use on practical examples. 
      No computational and no AI/ML background required. 
    • Enroll in HawkAI-105
  • HawkAI 106: Teaching with AI
    • This course provides attendees a chance to explore AI in education, equipping instructors with the tools and knowledge to confidently navigate and leverage AI technologies in their teaching practices. 
    • Participants will leave with practical strategies, guidelines, and innovative ideas to enhance their courses and support student learning in the AI era.
    • Enroll in HawkAI-106
  • HawkAI-107: Ethics of AI: Tackling Bias, Trust, and Emerging Issues
    • This course will allow the attendees to navigate the complex ethical landscape of AI as we explore issues such as bias, privacy, fairness, and regulation. Gain the knowledge to make informed decisions about AI use and development. 
    • Discuss the skills to critically assess AI systems and interact with them effectively. This workshop introduces the trustworthiness of AI and introduces practical digital literacy skills for the AI age.
    • Enroll in HawkAI-107