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In Advanced AI Techniques, you will build on your foundational AI skills by mastering five cutting¿edge prompt strategies. Through hands¿on activities and guided reflections, you will learn how to reverse¿engineer prompts, layer instructions for richer outputs, adopt multiple AI personas, structure reasoning with a Tree of Thought, and create an interactive simulation. Each hour-long module follows the LEARN framework¿Listen, Explore, Apply, Reflect, Network¿to ensure you gain practical experience and connect with peers. This course fully online/ asynchronous.

AI and Ethics is designed to help you think critically about the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in our lives. Together, you will explore how ethical principles like fairness, privacy, and accountability shape the technologies we use every day¿from social media feeds to facial recognition tools. Through real-world examples and thought-provoking discussions, you will gain a deeper understanding of how AI impacts individuals and communities, and why responsible, inclusive development matters. Whether you're new to the topic or already tech-savvy, this course will empower you to make informed, ethical choices as both a user and a contributor in the age of AI.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize core ethical concepts tied to AI’s societal impact.
2. Analyze unethical AI use through real-world examples.
3. Investigate data usage, privacy, and potential biases in AI.
4. Examine fairness and transparency in AI-driven decisions.
5. Reflect on how AI can promote or hinder equity.

AI and Ethics is designed to help you think critically about the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in our lives. Together, you will explore how ethical principles like fairness, privacy, and accountability shape the technologies we use every day from social media feeds to facial recognition tools. Through real-world examples and thought-provoking discussions, you will gain a deeper understanding of how AI impacts individuals and communities, and why responsible, inclusive development matters. Whether you're new to the topic or already tech-savvy, this course will empower you to make informed, ethical choices as both a user and a contributor in the age of AI.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Employ AI for brainstorming and ideation.
2. Produce concise summaries using AI assistance.
3. Generate organized lists and structured outputs.
4. Explore creative writing collaborations with AI.
5. Develop persuasive text while respecting ethical standards.

This capstone course invites you to synthesize and showcase your learning from the AI Certificate Program through applied research, ethical reflection, professional networking, and portfolio development. You will explore how artificial intelligence is currently transforming you professional field, identify specific tools and benefits relevant to your work, and critically evaluate the ethical implications of AI integration. Drawing on previous coursework, you will curate a personalized toolkit of AI applications, construct a Personal Learning Network (PLN) for ongoing engagement, and share insights through digital platforms such as LinkedIn. The course emphasizes public engagement, lifelong learning, and professional identity development through the creation of a final ePortfolio that highlights your growth, values, and expertise in professional and ethical AI use. Through a scaffolded sequence of modules and the LEARN framework (Listen, Explore, Apply, Reflect, Network), you will not only demonstrate your mastery of key AI concepts but also contribute to a larger professional conversation about the future of AI in their disciplines.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify a specialized domain for real-world AI application.
2. Develop a comprehensive plan for an AI-driven project.
3. Execute, document, and address ethical considerations in the project.
4. Compile a final portfolio demonstrating AI proficiency and insights.

In this hands-on course, you will transform a fictional story into a multimedia project using Canva and generative AI tools. Each module guides learners through one step of the creative process, from designing a storybook cover to generating images, adding animation, creating voice narration, and combining everything into a final digital story. The course builds on the fictional story created in AI + TEXT and helps you explore the power of AI tools for communication and storytelling.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Use AI-powered design tools for media production.
2. Transform text into images for professional or creative use.
3. Convert written prompts into short video content.
4. Produce AI-generated audio narrations or voice-overs.
5. Integrate multiple media elements into a cohesive project.

Explore the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with this introductory course designed for beginners. In this six-hour introductory course, you will learn how generative AI affects everyday life and how you can use it in school, your career, or at home. Participate in hands-on activities to gain foundational skills in generative AI technologies. Practice creating clear prompts that instruct AI to generate text, images, and multimedia content. You will also discuss the importance of using AI ethically by learning how to spot biases, protect privacy, and use AI responsibly. By the end of this introductory course, you will have a strong grasp of key generative AI concepts and will have completed the first 6 hours of the Clover Park Technical College 30-hour AI Certificate Program.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify how AI impacts daily life and potential use cases.
2. Explore fundamental ethics in AI usage, emphasizing trust-building.
3. Apply basic prompt engineering for text-based AI tools.
4. Generate and reflect on text-to-image outputs.
5. Demonstrate scenario-based usage in role-play settings.

 

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Explore AI's practical uses, ethical implications, and innovative potential across text, images, and video. Discover how AI affects everyday life and how to use it in school, your career, or at home. Practice creating clear prompts. Explore how ethical principles such as fairness, privacy, accountability shape and are shaped by the technologies we use. Apply your knowledge of AI tools by developing and executing a project to support your writing skills and delve into multimedia storytelling. Finally, you will learn advanced AI techniques and deliver a capstone project to demonstrate your mastery of AI concepts. This program is fully online, self-paced, and instructor-moderated.