University of Michigan

AI Literacy for Everyone Specialization

University of Michigan

AI Literacy for Everyone Specialization

Navigate the AI Era with Confidence.

Go from AI novice to a confident user who can think critically, innovate, and lead in the AI era

Center for Academic Innovation Experts
Andrew Wu
Monica Worline

Instructors: Center for Academic Innovation Experts

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain how generative AI and machine learning models work, and critically evaluate common myths and media narratives about AI.

  • Leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance your critical thinking skills and support sound, fact-based decision-making.

  • Identify opportunities for AI in business and apply generative leadership principles to inspire adaptability during technological change.

  • Analyze the impact of generative AI on labor, the future of work, and the broader society with a global perspective.

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Specialization - 6 course series

Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn how generative AI works

  • Explore the benefits and drawbacks of generative AI

  • Learn how generative AI can integrate into our daily lives

Skills you'll gain

Category: Generative AI
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Responsible AI
Category: ChatGPT
Category: AI literacy
Category: Intellectual Property
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Business Economics
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Social Studies
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Decoding AI: A Deep Dive into AI Models and Predictions

Decoding AI: A Deep Dive into AI Models and Predictions

Course 2, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn key concepts and terminology in artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning, generative AI, and deep learning

  • Learn the core components of machine learning systems, including data, models, and evaluation techniques

  • Recognize why AI systems can fail and identify the kinds of work required to make useful technology

  • Identify common pitfalls in conversations about AI and recognize conflicts of interest when interpreting claims about AI systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Training
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Generative AI
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: AI literacy
Category: Social Impact
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Discussion Facilitation
Category: Data Literacy
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Big Data
Category: Data Analysis
Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Define critical thinking and use it to evaluate external information effectively

  • Employ a critical thinking framework for everyday use

  • Recognize how critical thinking enhances information analysis and decision-making speed with practice

  • Demonstrate how GenAI and critical thinking support fact-based thinking and defensible positions

Skills you'll gain

Category: Critical Thinking
Category: AI literacy
Category: Generative AI
Category: AI powered creativity
Category: Independent Thinking
Category: Decision Making
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Responsible AI
GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

Course 4, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core capabilities of leading generative AI tools as applied to business and professional settings

  • Envision and forecast new business possibilities offered by generative AI in the short and medium-term

  • Understand the key technical components of the generative AI technology

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Integration
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Business Process Management
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Digital Transformation
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Generative AI
Category: ChatGPT
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Generative Model Architectures
Category: AI Product Strategy
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Innovation
Category: Case Studies
Category: Strategic Thinking

What you'll learn

  • Explore how generative leadership helps build a new mindset for leading resourcefully and enhancing organizational thriving

  • Explain the impact of threat rigidity on organizations and how generative leadership can help overcome it

  • Apply a generative leader mindset and generative leadership strategies to real-world scenarios that involve adaptability to AI-driven change

Skills you'll gain

Category: Innovation
Category: Adaptability
Category: Case Studies
Category: Leadership Studies
Category: Change Management
Category: Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Resourcefulness
Category: Leadership Development
Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

Course 6, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explore scenarios for the future of work

  • Discuss the impact generative AI could have on labor and business

  • Make informed assessments about labor involvement in generative AI technologies

Skills you'll gain

Category: Automation
Category: AI literacy
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Human Resources
Category: Generative AI
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Human Capital
Category: AI powered creativity
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Workforce Planning

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Instructors

Center for Academic Innovation Experts
University of Michigan
2 Courses78,042 learners
Andrew Wu
University of Michigan
8 Courses133,836 learners
Monica Worline
University of Michigan
2 Courses6,612 learners

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