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Explore Our AI Essentials Courses

Our AI Essentials courses offer a quick, approachable way to get started with artificial intelligence. Designed for busy professionals and curious learners alike, these short, flexible online courses introduce key concepts and practical tools you can use right away. Whether you're building foundational knowledge or exploring how AI fits into your everyday work and life, AI Essentials courses provide an easy, low-commitment way to gain confidence and take your first step into the world of AI.

Courses At A Glance

Open Enrollment

Self-Paced, On-Demand
1-3 hours each

Online

100% Online Learning

Cost for Each Course

Stout Proud $49, Regular $59 (Note: Additional discount for Prompt Engineering)

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Prompt Engineering for Beginners

Build simple skills to talk to AI effectively, get better outcomes, and make your workday and personal life easier (1-hour course)

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Data Storytelling with GenAI

Learn to identify patterns, create clear visual representations, and effectively communicate data-driven stories to various audiences (2-hour course)

more courses coming summer 2026!

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AI Fundamentals

Start using AI with confidence by learning how it works, how to guide it, and how to check its results (2-hour course)

AI Ethics

Learn to spot the risks of AI, protect your information, and make thoughtful choices about when and how to use it (2-hour course)

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AI Integration

Turn AI into a helpful everyday tool by learning when to use it, how to guide it, and how to assess results (3-hour course)

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AI for Everyday Life

Use AI to simplify daily tasks, spark new ideas, and make planning, organizing, and creating easier

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AI for Everyday Writing

Learn simple ways to use AI to strengthen your writing, save time, and communicate clearly in any situation

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