Self-paced online course • 12–14 hours • For ages 13–19 (open to undergrads & career starters)
Enrollment opens October

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Who This Is For

• Teens (15–19) exploring AI, data, or engineering careers
• College students building portfolios for internships or early roles
• Early-career professionals seeking practical AI literacy
• Anyone curious about AI — no coding required

What You’ll Learn

• How machine learning and neural networks actually work
• Computer vision basics: from pixels to predictions
• Chatbots & LLMs: prompting, creativity, and guardrails
• Ethics & risk: bias, transparency, and human-in-the-loop
• Inclusive design for accessibility and safety by default
• How to plan and prototype an AI for Good concept (no-code)

Learn from from experts at:

• Tesla Autopilot
• OpenAI
• Nokia
• MIT
• Amazon
• and more

Brand references indicate areas of professional expertise and case discussion, not corporate sponsorship or endorsement unless otherwise noted.

About EXPLR & Qualcomm

EXPLR: Youth learning platform, National STEM Festival co-producer, and award-winning STEM content creator.

Qualcomm: A leader in mobile, automotive, and edge/IoT technologies. Industry input helps connect course topics to real-world applications.

Course Outline

1. Pre-Course Skill Scan — ~10–15 min
2. Thinking in Layers: How Neural Networks Learn — ~90–100 min
3. Seeing Like a Machine: Computer Vision — ~100–110 min
4. Machines That Converse: Chatbots, LLMs & Creativity — ~90–100 min
5. Ethics, Bias & Big Decisions (IoT/Smart Cities) — ~90–100 min
6. AI for Inclusion & the Future of Work (Accessibility + Healthcare) — ~100–110 min
7. Designing AI for Good (Capstone Prep) — ~70–80 min
8. Capstone + Final Survey — ~2–4 hrs

Why It Matters

AI is already shaping hiring, healthcare, mobility, and manufacturing. This course builds practical literacy, ethical guardrails, and portfolio-ready artifacts — the kind of signal colleges and employers recognize.

Badge & Outcome

Earn a verifiable digital badge issued via Accredible and backed by EXPLR with industry input from Qualcomm. Your credential is valid for two (2) years from the date of issue; renewal is required to maintain active status. Share it on LinkedIn, resumes, and portfolios to demonstrate your skills.

Pricing

Price: FREE • Access: 1 year from enrollment date