The program goes beyond basic AI prompting, teaching participants to build functional custom applications tailored to their specific needs.
The "Beyond the Prompt: Building Custom Tools with AI" program at the University of Minnesota is a four-week, in-person short course designed for professionals to enhance their AI skills. Students will move beyond basic AI prompting to learn the fundamentals of building custom applications with AI. Through guided, hands-on exercises, participants will develop a functional custom application tailored to their personal or professional needs. The course also provides an "under the hood" look at how AI works and explores ethical considerations related to AI use in the workplace. Participants will gain a better understanding of modern AI and a roadmap for building real-world applications, improving productivity and amplifying their work.
A typical day involves guided, hands-on exercises where students learn to build functional custom AI applications, alongside discussions about how AI works and its ethical implications.
This course is ideal for professionals in all careers, regardless of coding experience, who want to use AI to improve their workflows and amplify their work.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
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