Introduction

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Welcome to the AI Essentials for Higher Ed Students Course!

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to understand, evaluate, and confidently use artificial intelligence (AI) in your studies and future career. You’ll start by learning the basics of AI, then dive into how to use today’s AI tools effectively and how to think critically about the outputs they generate. Along the way, you’ll also explore important issues like AI ethics, bias, and how humans and AI can work together. The course wraps up with practical strategies to help you prepare for your career, showcase your learning, and adapt to the changes AI is bringing to the world of work.

You’re free to move through the course at your own pace. While you can explore the units in any order, we recommend beginning with Unit 1 and continuing step by step to get the most out of the experience.