Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of background do I need to succeed in the AI Literacy program?
The AI Literacy program is built for students who want to learn how AI works and develop the fundamental skills needed to leverage this technology in their future careers. This program is ideal for everyone who wants to gain a skill set in AI and is not limited to those pursuing technical degrees.
What kind of career can I pursue after completing the AI Literacy program?
After completing the AI Literacy program, students can enter a broad range of fields, applying AI to enhance their work. Potential examples include healthcare administrators using AI for patient data analysis, educators integrating AI in teaching methods, creative
professionals like authors or artists employing AI in their creative processes, legal professionals optimizing legal workflows, and government officials improving public services through AI.
This program is designed to help students become more effective in their future roles, rather than find careers in AI specifically. The skills learned in these courses will be broadly applicable
What should I know about prerequisites?
The program minimizes prerequisites to encourage wide participation. A basic familiarity
with using computers and managing data formats is expected, ensuring students can
engage effectively with the program’s content. However, students do not need any
coding experience or a background in AI.
How should I guide more advanced students or those who wish to pursue graduate degrees?
More advanced students should pursue additional coding coursework and potentially take
AAI I – Introduction to Generative AI in the Applied AI pathway. Students interested in
pursuing graduate degrees will need a stronger technical background than this program
provides and may benefit from double majoring or minoring in Computer Science
What if I complete this program, but don’t want to work in AI?
The AI Literacy program equips students with versatile skills applicable across various
industries. Understanding AI can enhance one’s ability to innovate, make data-driven
decisions, and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market, irrespective of the specific
career path chosen.