Brandeis Online

Upgrade your AI technology skillset 

As artificial intelligence transforms every corner of the STEM landscape—from biotech to engineering to data science—professionals must understand how AI works, where it applies, and how to engage with it ethically and effectively. This microcourse equips STEM professionals with a foundational understanding of core AI principles, empowering them to leverage AI tools for enhanced productivity, innovation, and problem-solving in their respective fields.

Through practical application, you will learn to identify real-world AI use cases, build functional prototypes using accessible no-code tools, and critically evaluate AI's capabilities, limitations, and ethical implications. The course emphasizes responsible AI implementation, fostering the necessary skills to communicate effectively about AI across interdisciplinary teams and adapt to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

By the end of the course, learners will earn a digital badge that signals readiness to collaborate in AI-enabled environments.

Learners will be able to:

• Explain AI concepts to effectively communicate and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams
• Evaluate the capabilities, limitations, and ethical risks of common AI tools and models
• Investigate AI use cases and apply AI tools to solve challenges in STEM fields

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