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What if you could create images from text, write code without coding, or spark new ideas just by asking? In this hands-on Generative AI course, you’ll dive into how modern AI tools actually work—and how to use them responsibly. From understanding neural networks and prompt crafting to spotting fake facts and protecting your data, you’ll learn how to think critically and creatively with AI. Whether you’re using tools like ChatGPT, Firefly, or Canva, you’ll build real-world skills that apply to school, life, and future careers. No experience needed—just curiosity.
Course Hours: 8hrs
Total Video Duration: 3hr 15min
Videos: 31
Modules: 5
Instructor(s):
Sam Pan
Hailing from Orlando, Florida is Sam Pan, BrainBuffet's Director of Innovation and Strategy. The last 10 years of Sam's life has been dedicated to good design and creating great experiences. Sam has worked in various professional roles in the design industry including print and digital graphics, UI/UX web design, photography and cinematography, editing, photomanipulation, 2D and 3D animation, and sound design. Easy to say that Sam is a man with many hobbies and passions, and his work at BrainBuffet and as an educator is fueled by his love for design and pedagogy!
Teaches:
- Generative AI Foundations Certification Course
Jonathan Gordon
Besides teaching English, Journalism and Social Studies over the past 29 years, Jonathan has taught Digital Media Technology and Computer Applications for both secondary and post-secondary students. Though specializing in the Adobe Suite, he has taught Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Web Design. Jonathan has been the recipient of the Sun-Sentinel Journalism Teacher of the Year as well as the Florida Scholastic Press Association District 7 Teacher of the Year. Jonathan is also an author and technical editor for several Adobe InDesign publications.
Teaches:
- Generative AI Foundations Certification Course
Certification aligned:
Generative AI Foundations Certified User Exam
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English
What you will learn
Module 1
Go behind the scenes of generative AI tools and learn what powers them under the hood. Explore concepts like tokens, transformers, diffusion models, and neural networks—and learn how to explain complex systems in simple, visual ways. You’ll also reflect on creativity, originality, and trust in AI-generated content.
Module 2
Learn how to communicate effectively with AI by mastering prompt design. Experiment with different prompting techniques to generate text, images, and more, and discover how small changes can dramatically improve results. You’ll finish by creating a Prompt Engineering Toolkit to help others unlock AI’s full potential.
Module 3
Step into the role of an AI integrity specialist. Learn why AI sometimes gets things wrong, how bias shows up in outputs, and how to fact-check and refine results. This module builds critical thinking skills for using AI responsibly and accurately.
Module 4
Explore the legal and ethical questions surrounding AI-generated art, music, and writing. Analyze real-world cases and examine where human authorship begins and ends in AI-assisted creation, developing a thoughtful, informed perspective on digital ethics.
Module 5
Examine how generative AI affects careers, culture, and society. Work collaboratively to create a “Good for AI Innovation” booklet, applying ethical frameworks and guidelines to real-world scenarios. By the end, you’ll know how to use AI creatively, responsibly, and with confidence.
Student resources
- Workbooks
- Module Assessments
- Video Questions
- Extra Resources
