AI Literacy Microcredential

AI LITERACY MICROCREDENTIAL COURSE LIST  - EXPECTED LAUNCH IN SPRING 2025

Unit 1: Foundations of AI

• Course 1. AI in Context: History and Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Standard 3)
  • Milestones in AI Development
  • AI and Interdisciplinary Contributions
  • AI's Transformative Impact on Disciplines

• Course 2. AI Literacy and Fundamentals (Standard 1)
  • Introduction to AI Concepts and Applications
  • Evaluating AI in Media

• Course 3. Adaptability and Lifelong Learning with AI (Standard 9)
  • Staying Updated with AI Technologies
  • Balancing Collaboration with AI and Humans

Unit 2: Effective and Responsible Use of AI

• Course 4. Prompting for Generative AI (Standard 5)
  • Crafting Effective Prompts
  • Iterative Prompt Optimization

• Course 5. Critical Evaluation of Generative AI Outputs (Standard 6)
  • Assessing Quality and Credibility
  • Verifying AI Outputs

• Course 6. Ethical and Responsible Use of AI (Standard 7)
  • AI Ethics and Best Practices
  • Societal Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
  • Evaluating Ethical Risks in AI Tools

• Course 7. Responsible and Innovative Use of AI in Academics (Standard 10)
  • Ethical Use of AI in Academics
  • Enhancing Learning Through AI

Unit 3: Technical Aspects of AI

• Course 8. AI and Data Proficiency (Standard 8) 
  • Interpreting and Visualizing AI Data
  • Ensuring Ethical Use of Data

• Course 9. Machine Learning Awareness (Standard 2)
  • Types of Machine Learning
  • Practical Machine Learning Basics

• Course 10. Understanding Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Standard 4)
  • Basics of Neural Networks
  • Introduction to Deep Learning
  • AI-Driven Problem Solving Across Disciplines

DETAILS

• 10 courses
• Each under 2 hours
• 20 hours in total
• Fully online
• Self-paced
• Available March/April 2025
• NJIT Certificate and Digital Badges available upon completion

The following Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) helped create the AI Microcredentials. Working alongside the Learning and Development Initiative (LDI) staff at NJIT, each SME had to go through a vetting process, complete a course proposal form, build a storyboard, and then ensure the material for each course meets the learning standards as identified by the LDI using a Quality Matters rubric.

• Ifiok Inyang, Co-Founder, 1st Street Partnerships - Ifiok Inyang is a business strategist, executive coach, and public speaker whose work at the intersection of technology, community leadership, and innovation has empowered underrepresented voices in tech. Ifiok combines his expertise in Generative AI and strategic foresight to craft innovative solutions for underrepresented startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Monk Inyang, MBA, Co-Founder, 1st Street Partnerships - Monk Inyang is an executive coach, bestselling author, and AI strategist whose mission is to make AI accessible and transformative for underrepresented communities. His journey from acting to corporate strategy has refined his ability to connect with diverse audiences, blending storytelling with strategic insights to uncover new opportunities in AI. At 1st Street, Monk spearheads initiatives that democratize AI literacy, ensuring that communities of color are not left behind in the AI revolution. LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Rachael Mann, Ed.M. AI Strategist, Edfuture - Rachael Mann is a national authority on career and technical education and champions forward-thinking in artificial intelligence and the changing landscape of work. Rachael is the executive director of the National Council of Local Administrator (NCLA) – a membership organization serving career and technical education administrators – and a frequent keynote speaker at education and workforce development events on disruptive technology, education, and the changing landscape of work. She is the author of Pack Your Bags for an AI-Driven Future, The CTSO Competition Companion, The Martians in Your Classroom, and the children’s books The Things You’ll Grow and The Spaces You’ll Go. She is passionate about all things related to professional development, education, technology, and science. She believes in the importance of shaping today by looking toward tomorrow's innovations.  LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Phillip Peng, Ph.D., Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, AIMadeEasy Corp. - Phillip Peng, Ph.D., an Applied AI Practice Leader, boasts 15 years of experience in creating and implementing applied AI products tailored for Higher Education institutions. His expertise has empowered leaders to bolster new student enrollments, enhance student success and retention, and streamline business operations using predictive analytics, state-of-the-art technology, and in-depth domain knowledge. LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Marie Wang, Senior Manager, Security Frameworks Governance, Medidata Solutions - Marie Wang, an NJIT alumna (Class of 2012) with a BA in Communication and Media, is a cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in compliance, security controls, and program management. As Senior Global Security Frameworks Governance Manager at Medidata Solutions, she drives risk reduction and implements robust security frameworks. An advocate for cybersecurity and leadership, Marie volunteers with NJ ISC2 and ISACA Chapters and serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. She holds the (ISC)² Certified Cybersecurity certification and is pursuing a dual MBA/MS in Leadership and Organization Dynamics at the University of Michigan. LINKEDIN PROFILE

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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

• Michael Edmondson, Ph.D.
• Associate Provost for Continued Learning
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