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===== 1. Comprehensive AI Foundations =====

This microcredential offers a solid introduction to AI, covering:
* The history and categories of AI
* Machine learning fundamentals, including supervised and unsupervised learning
* Applications of AI in various industries and daily life
* Principles of Generative AI, its models, techniques, and applications
* Ethical considerations and societal impacts of AIGuidelines and Technical Tutorials<ref>{{cite web|title=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/problem-solving-with-a-i/|publisher=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>

These topics will deepen your understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations, enabling you to apply AI tools more effectively in your creative endeavors. 
# Practical, Hands-On Learning

The course includes interactive modules and real-world case studies, allowing you to engage with AI tools directly. This hands-on approach is invaluable for integrating AI into your creative workflows, such as:
* Automating repetitive tasks
* Enhancing content creation processes
* Developing innovative solutions to creative challengesGuidelines and Technical Tutorials<ref>{{cite web|title=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/category/microcredentials/|publisher=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>ACC Facstaff Infohub<ref>{{cite web|title=ACC Facstaff Infohub|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/problem-solving-with-a-i/|publisher=ACC Facstaff Infohub|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
# Flexible and Supportive Structure

Designed to be completed in approximately 20–26 hours over five weeks, the course is self-paced and online, providing flexibility to fit your schedule. Additionally, you'll have access to a dedicated Digital Navigator for support and feedback throughout the course. Guidelines and Technical Tutorials<ref>{{cite web|title=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/registration/|publisher=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>Guidelines and Technical Tutorials<ref>{{cite web|title=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/systems-thinking/|publisher=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
# Credential Recognition

Upon successful completion (achieving 80% or above), you'll earn a portable digital badge. This credential can be showcased on platforms like LinkedIn, demonstrating your proficiency in AI problem-solving to potential employers or collaborators. Guidelines and Technical Tutorials<ref>{{cite web|title=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/systems-thinking/|publisher=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>Guidelines and Technical Tutorials<ref>{{cite web|title=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|url=https://sites.austincc.edu/digital-fluency/|publisher=Guidelines and Technical Tutorials|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>