The Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Services are now offering introductory short courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). Any University of Iowa student or employee can take courses individually or complete a sequence of the trainings to earn a HawkAI Certificate of Proficiency in AI/ML. 

By earning a Level 1 HawkAI Certificate, you’ll be equipped to understand the AI landscape, navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI, and boost your productivity for daily workflows with AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and more. 

No prior AI or computational background is required for Level 1 HawkAI courses. All are offered online at no cost to participants. 

Level 1 courses will be offered from mid-September through mid-November 2024. Offerings will consist of seven courses, one to three hours in length. Participation in four is required for the certificate. Courses will be taught by faculty and registration, attendance, and passing a brief quiz are required.

Enroll in HawkAI short courses today

Please check with your supervisor to make sure you can set aside time for the trainings. For more information on the courses, visit the IIAI website.

You can register for courses through the My Training website. Log in, type HawkAI into the Course Title field and click "search courses."

The courses are supported by funding from the P3 Program and are the result of a successful proposal through the Strategic Plan Action and Resource Committee (SPARC) process. 

Additional certificate levels will focus on interdisciplinary research and AI methodology and development, starting in Spring 2025. As researchers gain techniques for data analysis, they will be able to provide leadership to guide others and share expertise.

Note: This memo was also published on September 18, 2024