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Dec 06, 2025
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Workforce Development & Community Education
AI Essentials
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Artificial Intelligence with CompTIA is a powerful beginner-friendly gateway into the world of artificial intelligence. This course equips learners with a solid understanding of AI concepts, ethical considerations, and practical applications. Each session includes hands-on use of cutting edge AI tools facilitated by skilled faculty in our computer classroom. As AI becomes a core component across industries, this competency certificate signals to employers that you’re adaptable, digitally fluent, and ready to contribute to innovation. Backed by CompTIA’s global reputation, this credential doesn’t just teach you about AI—it empowers you to use it, talk about it, and thrive because of it.
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Artificial Intelligence with CompTIA- Course Outline
Week 1: AI Foundations & Everyday Applications - New Tech: Agentic AI systems that learn and adapt in real time
- Tool Additions: Use Perplexity AI and Claude 3 to explore AI-generated research summaries and contextual Q&A
- Real-World Case: Analyze how Starbucks uses AI for inventory optimization and personalized marketing
Week 2: Generative AI & Prompt Engineering - New Tech: Multimodal AI (text, image, audio, video generation) and personal AI stylists like Alta
- Tool Additions: Practice with Midjourney v6 for visual storytelling and Suno AI for music generation
- Real-World Case: Explore how generative AI is used in fashion, marketing, and education
Week 3: AI in the Workplace & Cybersecurity - New Tech: AI-augmented collaboration platforms and intelligent automation tools
- Tool Additions: Use Notion AI, Otter.ai, and Krisp AI for meeting summaries, noise cancellation, and productivity
- Real-World Case: Study how companies like Inspira Technologies use AI for global training and onboarding
Week 4: Ethics, Careers & Future Trends - New Tech: AI-powered decision support systems, deepfake detection, and AI in legal compliance
- Tool Additions: Use AI Explainability 360 (IBM) to explore bias and transparency in AI decisions
- Real-World Case: Discuss how AI is reshaping job roles and how to prepare for the AI-enhanced workforce
Outcomes
Learners will: - Gain hands-on experience with real-world AI tools
- Understand how AI is transforming industries like healthcare, marketing, education, and cybersecurity
- Build a portfolio of AI-powered projects using the latest platforms
- Be equipped with future-proof soft skills and technical literacy
- Earn a globally recognized competency certificate that signals readiness for the AI-driven job market
Spring Course Offerings
Artificial Intelligence with CompTIA, IN-PERSON
M/W, Feb. 23-Mar. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm, GTW-203, $300. #37756CE-COMP 2295 AI Hands-on Workshop: Build an Image Classifier, IN-PERSON
2 Sat., Mar. 21 & 28, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-203, $153. #37310CE-COMP 2284 Registration Information
Register over the phone using MC, Visa or Discover. Call 914-606-6830.You will need the Class # when speaking with a representative. Office hours for registration - Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (in summer, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in summer, closed some Saturdays)
For course questions, please contact:
Romina Ganopolsky, Program Administrator
Workforce Development
Call 914-606-5685 or email romina.ganopolsky@sunywcc.edu |
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