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.

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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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.

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