Empowering Your Career with AI Literacy

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for professionals across all industries. This comprehensive workshop is designed to provide non-AI professionals with a solid foundation in AI concepts, applications, and implications for their careers. Through engaging presentations, real-world examples, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions, participants will develop the critical AI literacy skills necessary to thrive in an AI-powered world.

Scheduling

The course consists of two workshops, first on Thursday 17.10.2024, 9-12 and second on Thursday 24.10.2024, 9-12.

Course Objectives:

• Develop foundational knowledge of core AI concepts and terminology.
• Explore diverse applications of AI across different industries.
• Understand the potential benefits and challenges associated with AI implementation.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI for improved efficiency and innovation in the workplace.
• Develop critical thinking skills to assess and interpret AI outputs responsibly.
• Receive an AI Literacy Toolkit with resources for continued learning.

Course modules:

Module 1:

Demystifying AI (1 Hour) Understand the fundamentals of AI without technical jargon. Explore how AI learns, the different types of AI, and its historical development, providing a clear foundation for further exploration.

Module 2: AI in Action: Industry Applications & Case Studies (1 Hour)

Discover real-world applications of AI across industries. Through case studies, learn how AI is revolutionizing workflows, improving customer experiences, and solving complex problems, while understanding both its benefits and challenges.

Module 3: AI for Non-Technical Professionals (1 Hour)

Introduce practical tools and resources tailored for non-technical professionals. Engage in hands-on activities with user-friendly AI tools, explore AI-assisted creativity, and develop critical thinking skills to responsibly interact with AI systems.

Module 4: The Future of Jobs and Skills (1 Hour)

Explore the evolving workplace in the age of AI. Identify essential skills for future success, strategies for upskilling and reskilling, and the role of critical thinking in navigating the job market influenced by AI.

Course Value Proposition:

• Expert Instruction:Learn from an instructor with a background in Machine Learning and Image Processing who can explain complex topics in an understandable way.
• Interactive & Engaging Format:The course will include interactive exercises, discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on activities with user-friendly AI tools to keep participants engaged and facilitate learning.
• Actionable Skills & Resources:Gain practical skills and valuable resources to enhance

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Shokoofeh Motamedi

Shokoofeh Motamedi brings over a decade of experience as an educator in colleges and universities of applied science of her home country. Pursuing her interest in AI, she won a scholarship from Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), Finland, to study MBs in intelligent computing. During her master's degree, she gained a good understanding of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and pattern recognition. Shokoofeh’s professional journey extends beyond academia, with three years of hands-on experience as a data analyst in a Finnish company, specializing in image processing, deep learning, and various AI applications.

Motivated by the recent surge in interest surrounding LLM models and the growing hype surrounding AI's applications in everyday life, Maria is dedicated to utilizing her expertise and experience to assist professionals in harnessing the full potential of this exciting new opportunity.