An Indiana University class in the basics of artificial intelligence has attracted 40,000 participants in a matter of just a couple of months.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University is adding a new course all about artificial intelligence, and it’s not just current students.
Gen AI 101 is a virtual course teaching AI and how to most effectively use it.
Alumni can access the free course by logging into their My IU account. You can also add an official completion badge to your LinkedIn page to show you completed the course.
“When we introduced our GenAI 101 course for students, faculty and staff, alumni immediately reached out wanting to take part,” IU President Pamela Whitten said. “Now, all members of the IU family can gain the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing technological world. We’re proud to help America’s largest living alumni network continue to learn and lead effectively in the age of artificial intelligence.”
Since the course launched in August, more than 40,000 students, staff, faculty have engaged it, IU said. The school has been contacted by businesses, governmental agencies and other schools, seeking to create a similar curriculum.
A spokesperson said participants in the course will master 20 key generative AI skills.
“The landscape of generative AI is shifting quickly and opening up genuine possibilities for individuals who are fluent with this technology,” said Brian Williams, the lead professor for the course and chair of the Virtual Advanced Business Technologies Department at the IU Kelley School of Business. “We developed this course to equip learners with skills they can instantly apply to their lives and careers so they can have an even greater impact.”
Click here to learn more about the class.
