Prep
Double-check you have everything you need to start this Track.
- You have applied to this Track and received an enrollment email
- You have a suitable laptop and internet access
- You have organised childcare if you need it
- You have signed the Code of Conduct
- You have signed the trainee agreement sent to you by email
- You know how to get to class
- You have read and understood the success criteria
If you need help with any of these, ask in Slack or go to the Signposts website.
Now go read over the day plans, backlogs, success criteria and complete the quiz. You can do it! 🚀
💬 No, it’s a mistake to be late for class.
💬 Yes, you should be ready to begin at 10am.
💬 No, you must come to class in person and on time.
💬 Yes, sign the register as soon as you come in.
💬 No, you should sign the register first.
💬 No, you should sign the register first.
Module 1: Introduction to AI 🔗
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Link to the coursework
https://www.coursera.org/learn/google-ai-essentials#modules
Why are we doing this?
Discover how AI works and explore foundational AI concepts, such as machine learning (ML). Learn about the rise of generative AI and how to perform tasks with it. By the end of this module, you’ll have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI tools and how to integrate generative AI in the workplace.
Maximum time in hours
2
How to get help
Join the AI Essentials Track channel on ITP Slack #track-ai-essentials
Everyone doing this track must join this channel and participate. A big part of this track is analysing, discussing, and reflecting on the ideas presented within it. Bring your questions to the Slack channel, and prepare for the workshops on Saturday. (Bring questions to those, too!)
How to submit
This is tracked on the Coursera platform.
- :brain: Prep work
- 🎯 Topic Problem-Solving
- 🏕 Priority Mandatory
- 🐂 Size Medium
- 📅 Sprint 1
Module 2: Maximize Productivity with AI Tools 🔗
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Link to the coursework
https://www.coursera.org/learn/google-ai-essentials#modules
Why are we doing this?
Leverage generative AI tools to speed up work tasks and boost your productivity. Examine the important role humans play in the effective use of AI, and understand the types of workplace tasks you can augment with AI. By the end of this module, you will be able to determine if AI is right for a given task and how to use AI to accelerate workflows.
Maximum time in hours
1.5
How to get help
Join the AI Essentials Track channel on ITP Slack #track-ai-essentials
Everyone doing this track must join this channel and participate. A big part of this track is analysing, discussing, and reflecting on the ideas presented within it. Bring your questions to the Slack channel, and prepare for the workshops on Saturday. (Bring questions to those, too!)
How to submit
This is tracked on the Coursera platform.
- :brain: Prep work
- 🎯 Topic Delivery
- 🎯 Topic Time Management
- 🏕 Priority Mandatory
- 🐂 Size Medium
- 📅 Sprint 1
Prepare for the day
Read the day plan and make sure you are ready to start the day. What will you be working on? What does the workshop cover and expect you to know already? Professionals prepare for their work, so take a moment to get ready.
- You have read the day plan for this sprint
- You have covered the prerequisites for any workshop that has been planned
- You have started your backlog tasks
- You have organised childcare if you need it
- You know how to get to class
- You have read and understood the success criteria