Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Noncredit Certificate
Supersize Your
Brain Power
Leverage AI to increase efficiency, boost profitability and deliver more business value.
Machine learning mimics the problem-solving and data-processing capabilities of human intelligence. Learning how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) will enable you to respond to changing business situations faster and more informed. Adopting AI will contribute to enhanced efficiencies, profitability and competitive advantage.
Our Certificate at a Glance
Find out more about the Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Noncredit Certificate.
Dates
September 23-November 20, 2024
Format
Scheduled Online Study (Canvas)
3 courses + live panel discussion
Investment
$149 per class; $79 for panel discussion ($449 discount for all)
Driving Superior Outcomes
As digital transformation explodes, research shows that AI adoption is positively correlated with superior business outcomes in revenue, cost, and profitability—and this finding holds true across all industries.
More and more business leaders are discovering the advantages of investing in AI.
Delivering Financial Value
Industries that are data-intense like banking and insurance will find particular value in adopting AI. But AI is also emerging as a key difference-maker in other areas of business and will benefit business leaders and professionals with responsibilities in these areas:
- E-commerce
- Marketing and social media
- Healthcare
- Security
- Transportation
- Customer relations
Focused Courses
This certificate encompasses three courses and a live panel discussion that are 100% online. Complete all three courses and the panel discussion to receive a certificate and digital badge.
Each course spans two weeks and offers flexibility with pre-recorded content, readings, and discussion posts, allowing participants to complete the activities in about 6-10 hours (3-5 hours per week)
Introduction to AI
Instructor: Katie Morrow
September 23-October 4, 2024
Explore the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI)—from its history to current breakthroughs. You will experiment with various AI tools, including chatbots and art generators, while learning effective prompting techniques. By blending historical context with hands-on practice, you'll gain insight into AI's past, present and potential future impacts.
AI Business Applications
Instructor: Stephen Pounds
October 14-25, 2024
Enhance your productivity by learning how to incorporate AI into your work. Explore how AI can be leveraged in business settings, uncovering practical applications that enhance decision-making and streamline operations.
Ethical & Social Impact of AI
Instructor: Paul Belanger
November 4-15, 2024
Use popular culture to identify the long-running ethical concerns surrounding AI, and articulate a nuanced vision of the promises and perils of AI in your personal, professional, and social lives. Imagine the ethical dilemmas of the future by reflecting on those presented by currently emerging technologies. Identify potential guardrails for the ethical use of AI on a social, corporate, and individual level.
AI Implementation
Panel Discussion with All Instructors
November 20, 2024, 9-11 a.m.
Join the instructors to learn more about how to utilize AI in your personal and professional lives. Bring your questions!
Be a Stand Out Candidate
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will receive an exclusive UW-Green Bay credential, a digital badge validating your accomplishment and signaling to employers your mastery of the curriculum. The digital badge can be featured on LinkedIn, your resume, email signature and website.
Instructors
Paul Belanger
Associate Professor of English, UW-Green BayPaul Belanger is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he teaches creative and professional writing. His research interests include utopian literature, creativity studies, and the digital humanities, with a current emphasis on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in our professional lives.
Katie Morrow
ConsultantKatie is an experienced nonprofit development professional specializing in grant writing, fundraising strategy and content creation. She is passionate about integrating artificial intelligence tools into business operations, particularly in the nonprofit sector, where capacity gaps often hinder fundraising efforts. She has used AI extensively to craft hundreds of successful proposals, letters, articles and content pieces. Katie regularly conducts fun and engaging trainings on practical AI applications to make these powerful tools more accessible and applicable in different contexts, ultimately amplifying the impact of nonprofit organizations in the digital age.
Stephen Pounds
CEO, Vadar AlphaStephen is the founder and CEO of Vadar Alpha, applying generative deep learning for real-time decision making to improve efficiency of logistics networks. Previously, Stephen served as the Senior VP of Engineering at Rebellion Defense, leading the product and engineering teams. He holds an MBA, an MS in Quantitative Finance and a BS in Applied Mathematics.
Need Guidance
If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact Kat Weber, Program Specialist, at (920) 663-7317 or weberka@uwgb.edu.