AI Literacy Microcredential
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI is both a transformative technology and a fundamental competency. To meet the need organizations and individuals have regarding this fundamental competency, NJIT is launching a non-credit AI Literacy Microcredential - coming Spring 2025.
INTRODUCTION
The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is developing a non-credit Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Microcredential to supports its AI Core Standards as well as to help people connect to the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today's evolving workplace.
- The first tab on the left below outlines the non-credit NJIT AI Literacy Microcredential
- This microcredential is designed for anyone interested in having a foundational knowledge about AI and is suitable for high school students, young professionals, and more experienced individuals.
- The second tab from the left outlines the non-credit NJIT AI for Educators Microcredential
- This microcredential is designed for high school teachers and college faculty across all disciplines.
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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
AI IN EDUCATION MICROCREDENTIAL FOR FACULTY AND TEACHERS - EXPECTED LAUNCH IN SPRING 2025
- Course 1: Introduction to AI in Education
- Objective: Familiarize faculty with foundational AI concepts and explore its potential in educational settings.
- What is AI and Why It Matters for Educators
- Academic integrity and proper citation of AI tool
- Ethical Use of AI in Academia
- Objective: Familiarize faculty with foundational AI concepts and explore its potential in educational settings.
- Course 2: AI-Enhanced Instructional Design
- Objective: Equip faculty with skills to integrate AI into course design, delivery, and student engagement.
- Using AI to Design Courses
- Enhancing Student Engagement with AI
- Monitoring Student Progress with AI
- Objective: Equip faculty with skills to integrate AI into course design, delivery, and student engagement.
- Course 3: AI for Administrative Efficiency
- Objective: Teach faculty to use AI tools to streamline grading, communication, and administrative tasks.
- AI-Assisted Grading and Feedback
- Managing Administrative Tasks with AI
- Staying Updated with AI Advancements
- Objective: Teach faculty to use AI tools to streamline grading, communication, and administrative tasks.
DETAILS
- 3 courses
- Each under 2 hours
- 6 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
CONTACT FORM LINK
- To stay updated on news related to the AI Literacy Microcredential, click here to complete the contact form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
- Michael Edmondson, Ph.D.
- Associate Provost for Continued Learning
ABOUT NJIT
- New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a top-tier public research university in Newark, New Jersey, renowned for its academic excellence and innovation in STEM fields. Established in 1881, NJIT serves over 12,000 students and offers more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs across six specialized schools.
- Ranked #1 among U.S. public universities by The New York Times for alumni earnings and academic profile, and #19 overall by the Wall Street Journal, NJIT is also an R1 research institution with projected research expenditures of $200 million for 2023-24.