As artificial intelligence moves out of the realm of science fiction and into reality, understanding its uses has become an essential part of building a career in everything from advertising to high finance. But the world of AI is also expansive and daunting – for those looking to keep up with the latest technological developments, it can be hard to know where to get started.
Luckily, UCLA Extension has you covered. With the courses below, students can engage with the most up-to-date conversations taking place around AI in a variety of fields, learning how to make the most of the technology in their work and their lives.
AI Evolution: How Conversational AI & AI-Generated Imagery Are Transforming the Digital World
July 30
This free one-day online course explores the impact of artificial intelligence on digital output. Taught by Michael Newman, an expert on the intersection between creativity and digital technology, students will look into the uses and failures of AI in digital marketing, chatbots, writing, art and code generation. The course aims to distill and describe the complex technologies behind artificial intelligence, making clear their real-world applications. If you’re interested in how AI has permeated our daily lives, this course is for you.
Introduction to Visual AI: Exploring Generative AI Tools and Adobe Photoshop Integration
Sept. 9
Another free option for those interested in creativity and AI is this one-day online course taught by Craig Havens, an artist whose images have been featured in publications like Rolling Stone magazine. The course delves into the overlap between technology and the arts, exploring the use of AI in programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Mid-Journey. Students will also discuss the ethics of using AI-generated images in the arts, and how these AI tools will affect and shape creative fields in the future. For those who want to explore how AI has the power to both enhance and diminish the artistic landscape, this course is where the conversation begins.
Fundamentals of AI in Finance
Sept. 23 - Dec. 2
Taught by financial technology expert Anupama Joshi, this 11-week online course explores machine learning and the practical use of AI tools in building financial libraries with Python. Students will review Python programming basics and apply a case study involving the concepts taught in the class to a real-world scenario. This course is perfect for business students who want to use programming to improve their skills and innovate in the workplace.
Intro to AI: Reshaping the Future of Creative Design & Development
Sept. 24 - Dec. 3
For a deeper dive into how AI can be used in design and digital development, this 11-week online course is a perfect fit. This introductory course aims to give students a broad overview of the practical uses of AI in digital innovation. In addition to learning the fundamentals of AI, students can learn how to use AI programs to streamline the design process and aid in digital development in a variety of fields.
AI in College Admissions
Coming soon
This two-part course, typically available in our winter quarter, focuses on the potential for AI to enhance the college admissions process for both applicants and admissions officers. The course explores how programs such as ChatGPT can be used in the planning and review of college applications by students and looks into how university admissions officers can use those same tools to review college applications.
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