Brandeis Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (BOLLI)

Your Skill Level

Your Course Match

A. Limited Computer User

Need help with basic tasks like email, internet browsers, Zoom, or files before using AI

Feel unsure or overwhelmed by new technology

Need close, hands-on learning

No AI experience needed

Want to build essential digital skills before taking AI Essentials or other AI courses

Want hands-on experience with computer functions even if not planning to use AI

Prefer slow-paced, supportive learning

AI Ready: Essential Digital Skills Length: 5a (Tues)
Mode: in-person

Gentle introduction to computer skills needed to learn AI tasks, with hand-on help

Slower-paced supportive learning

B. Emerging Computer User

Comfortable working on projects more independently
Do not have experience with AI but feel ready to learn

Ready for hands-on AI tools and proactive learning

Can follow digital instructions but need reassurance

Looking for beginner guidance and AI practice in one course

The AI Literacy Revolution Length: 5b, (Tues)
Mode: Hybrid (online and in-person)

Strengthens essential computing skills with guided practice

Online option available. 

C. Comfortable User

Comfortable handling everyday digital tasks (Zoom, email, browsers, troubleshooting small issues)

Confident in taking on a new digital skill

No prior AI experience but feel confident learning

Need structured, hands-on experience

AI Essentials: Foundations & Practice
Length: 5a (Thurs) or 5b (Tues)  Mode: in-person

Hands-on help for learning generative AI tools.

D. Experienced AI User

Comfortable using at least one AI platform (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)

Have used AI tools before

Want less step-by-step instruction and more application to real-life concerns

Looking to work independently on a personal AI project

AI Advantage: Using AI Tools From Ideas to Impact Length: 5b, (Thursday)
Mode: in-person

Some guided instruction with support on individual projects