AI Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
Welcome to a revolutionary program transforming the way we teach technology and entrepreneurship. We'll explore how AI empowers every student to become a self-employed innovator.

by Sanjay Dorairaj

Vision
To empower every community college student with the skills and tools to leverage Generative AI, enabling them to become self-employed innovators who create meaningful solutions to real-world problems.
The Paradigm Shift
Traditional Development
Extensive coding knowledge required.
New Approach
Conversation-driven development.
Build Applications
Through AI interaction.
Focus
Problem-solving rather than syntax.
Program Tenets
No Coding
No coding knowledge required.
Zero Cost
Zero cost to students.
Real-World
Real-world applications.
AI-Assisted
AI-assisted learning.
Certificate Structure

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2

3

4

5

1

Capstone Project
Culminating project

2

Backend Development
Building APIs

3

Frontend Development
User Interface

4

Cloud Computing
Scaling Applications

5

AI Foundations
Fundamentals
Implementation Timeline

1

Canvas Content
✓ Completed

2

Kavia.ai Partnership
✓ Established

3

Trial Phase
February-March 2025

4

Not-for-Credit Launch
April 2025

5

Credit/Non-credit
In progress
Course Highlight: Prompt Engineering

Conversational Development
Building applications through AI interaction.

Rapid Prototyping
Quickly iterate and test ideas.

Problem-Solving
Focus on real-world challenges.

Industry Tools
Utilizing industry-standard tools.
Course Highlight: Frontend & Backend Development
Modern Web
Utilizing modern web technologies.
AI-Assisted
AI-powered development tools.
Responsive Design
Creating user-friendly interfaces.
Cloud Deployment
Deploying applications to the cloud.
Economic Impact

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2

3

4

1

Technology Democratization
Making technology accessible to all.

2

Community Innovation
Fostering innovation in local communities.

3

Workforce Enhancement
Upskilling the workforce with AI skills.

4

Self-Employment
Creating opportunities for self-employment.
Faculty Opportunities
1
Content Validation
Reviewing and refining course content.
2
Course Instruction
Delivering engaging and effective courses.
3
Curriculum Integration
Integrating the program into existing programs.
4
Program Adoption
Championing program adoption across institutions.
5
Professional Development
Upskilling faculty with AI expertise.
Next Steps
1
Join Trial
Participate in the February-March trial.
2
Review Content
Provide feedback on course materials.
3
Explore Integration
Consider program integration options.
4
Share Feedback
Contribute to the program's development.
Contact Information
For any questions or interest in participation, please reach out to the program lead(s): Rock Pfotenhauer or Sanjay Dorairaj or visit our website at: www.genaientrepreneurship.com.
Q&A
We're now open for questions and discussions regarding any aspect of the AI Entrepreneurship Certificate Program.