Program Overview

Introduction to AI Launchpad

The AI Launchpad is a dynamic, self-paced course offered by the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). This course is designed to provide an engaging entry point into the world of artificial intelligence, unlocking its essentials in just 2-3 hours. It is perfect for anyone eager to future-proof their skills.

About the Course

AI Launchpad offers a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence through five focused modules. The course demystifies AI concepts by exploring what AI is and what it is not, its current applications across various sectors, and the importance of AI literacy in today's world. With interactive activities, multimedia content, and reflective exercises, the course prepares participants to understand and navigate the evolving AI landscape while building their own baseline knowledge.

Course Objectives

The key objectives of the AI Launchpad course include:

• Understanding the fundamentals of AI
• Exploring AI applications and their impact on industries and everyday life
• Recognizing the significance of AI literacy in a modern professional environment
• Gaining hands-on insights into starting an AI journey
• Preparing for further AI learning through the introduction to the ALiF framework and self-assessment of current AI literacy

Syllabus

The course syllabus is structured into the following modules:

1. Welcome
   • Introduction to the course
   • How to use the course
   • What to expect from the course
   • Getting to know the participants
2. Module 1: Demystifying AI
   • Why understanding AI matters
   • What is artificial intelligence?
   • Understanding AI terminology
   • AI's rapid transformation
   • The capabilities and limitations of AI
   • ALiF stories: How AI transforms the way we work
   • Knowledge check and conclusion
3. Module 2: Discovering AI Already Around You
   • AI in everyday life
   • AI applications in different fields
   • ALiF stories: AI transformations
   • The human element in AI
   • Activity: Pause and reflect
   • Finding personal AI touchpoints
   • Knowledge check and conclusion
4. Module 3: The AI Literacy Advantage
   • Why AI literacy is important
   • Benefits and challenges of AI
   • ALiF stories: Being mindful with AI
   • Human-AI collaboration
   • ALiF stories: AI and ethics
   • Reflection activity: Human-AI collaboration
   • Conclusion
5. Module 4: Your AI Literacy Framework (ALiF)
   • Introduction to ALiF
   • ALiF self-assessment: Core AI competencies
   • ALiF: Core AI knowledge and skills
   • ALiF self-assessment: Role-specific competencies
   • ALiF stories: Our future with AI
   • Conclusion
6. Looking Ahead - Your Next Steps
   • Congratulations on completing the course
   • ALiF stories: Advice for the future
   • Course conclusion and next steps
   • Roadmap to AI literacy
   • Invitation for feedback

Course Details

• Duration: 2-3 hours
• Lessons: 40
• Video Content: 0.5 hours
• Cost: Free

Instructors and Contributors

The course has been developed and contributed to by a team of experts, including:

• Dr. Aesha AlHarmi
• Mohamed AlAli
• Dr. Preman Rajalingam
• Khalood Al Ketbi
• Dr. Lisa Jackson
• Dr. Usama Albastaki

Testimonials

Participants have praised the AI Launchpad for its engaging and accessible introduction to artificial intelligence, noting that it has simplified complex concepts, boosted confidence, and sparked enthusiasm for further learning in AI.