Course Description and Competencies

What to Expect

In this course, you will synthesize and apply all the knowledge you’ve gained in the AI Skills Fundamentals Certificate program into one comprehensive project. You’ll propose an AI-based solution that will address a real-world problem. This process will demonstrate your technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and understanding of ethical considerations and implications of AI.

Prerequisites:

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AIRU) and Problem-Solving with Artificial Intelligence (D685A) are prerequisites for this course.

Course Competencies

This course covers the following competencies:

  • The student integrates and synthesizes competencies from across the certificate program and thereby demonstrates the ability to participate in and contribute value to the chosen professional field.

Assessment

You will demonstrate competency through one performance-based assessment. You must achieve a ranking of Competent on the assessment to pass the course. You may attempt each assessment two times before additional support is necessary. If you require further attempts, please contact your Student Experience Team. 

1 performance assessment
1 Competency Unit

Course Outline

ModuleUpon completion of this module, you will be able to:
The Capstone Project
  • Analyze ethical considerations regarding the use of AI in workplace settings and suggest methods of mitigating concerns.
  • Synthesize knowledge of AI concepts and best practices to propose AI tools and processes for workplace efficiency.
  • Design a proposal justifying the integration of AI tools into the workplace, addressing potential impact on workplace productivity and ethical considerations.

Key Contacts

Certificate Connect
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Accommodations

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