§ Curriculum

Six modules. Zero prerequisites.

Each module ends in something you've made. Save your progress on this device, pause anytime, and pick up where you left off.

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Module 01

~45 min

What Even Is AI?

Demystify the buzzwords. Learn what a model actually is, what 'training' means, and why AI is suddenly everywhere.

LLMsneural networksgenerative AIAI vs. automation
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Module 02

~1 hour

Finding Your Project Idea

The hardest part of any AI project is knowing where to start. We'll help you connect AI capabilities to problems you actually care about.

problem framinguse-case mappingfeasibility

Draws from research finding that FGLI students need structured scaffolding for self-directed exploration.

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Module 03

~1.5 hours

Conducting a Literature Review with AI

Learn to use AI tools like Perplexity to scope a research landscape fast - then go deeper with primary sources.

research scopingsource evaluationsynthesis

Directly incorporates interviewee suggestion that 'a summary of existing literature would be very helpful as a starting point'.

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Module 04

~2-3 hours (split across sessions)

Building Your Project

Put it together. We'll walk you through prototyping an AI-powered project - no coding background required for most tracks.

prototypingiterationtool selection
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Module 05

~45 min

Peer Review & Critique

Share what you've built and get constructive feedback. This is where most of the actual learning happens.

technical communicationiterationconstructive critique

Directly from interviewee: 'Working with peers - if you ask me where I learn most from, it's constructive criticism.'

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Module 06

~1 hour

Presenting & Positioning Your Work

How do you talk about your AI project in a cover letter? An interview? A research application? We'll help you frame it.

professional storytellingresume writinginterview framing
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