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Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Intel, an industry leader in creating world-changing technology, to implement Intel® Digital Readiness Programs through the college. These programs empower technical and non-technical audiences with the appropriate skill sets, mindsets, toolsets, and opportunities to use technology impactfully and responsibly in the AI-fueled world.

AI FOR CITIZENS

Governments are creating comprehensive national AI strategies to develop a sustainable, inclusive and positive impact on their citizens, industries and overall societies. However, the AI skill gap is recognized as the most significant barrier for wider AI adoption. Public awareness and understanding of AI remain low. Public surveys often show that AI knowledge is based mainly on hype and speculations. Hence, there is an urgent need to demystify and democratize AI through appropriate public awareness programs to foster a correct understanding of the benefits and limitations of AI.

Program Goals
  • AI Awareness: Build an elementary understanding of AI and its potential and pitfalls.
  • AI Appreciation: Gain introductory knowledge of the common domains of AI and its related issues and start building personal learning plans.

Course Format: Online - Self-paced

Duration: 4 hours

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AI FOR CURRENT WORKFORCE

As per Gartner, 70% of the current workforce has yet to acquire the skills for their current jobs, and 80% of the current workforce doesn’t have the skills for their current and future roles. Limited AI expertise or knowledge is identified as the biggest barrier to AI adoption.

Program Goals

Empower the workforce with necessary AI skills for employability in the digital economy.

  1. Gain AI Technical ConfidenceDemystify AI and equip the workforce with the technical confidence to learn and apply AI skills independently.
  2. Prototype AI solutions: Co-create AI solution prototypes using low / no-code tools.
  3. Deliver business and life impact using AI: Identify opportunities and define and develop AI projects that create business impact.

Course Format: Instructor-led

Duration: 64 hours

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Digital Trust for All

This course promotes responsible digital engagement, so you can contribute positively to the digital landscape. The course is presented in three modules where you will learn to recognize the significance of digital trust, mitigate risks associated with personal information, and respond to misinformation. You will also develop the skills to manage content cyber risks, secure personal digital footprints, and understand the role of trustworthy digital changemakers in building trust.

Course Format: Online – Self-paced

Duration: 6 hours

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AI FOR WORKFORCE

This program is aimed at supporting college faculty with the curriculum and professional development required to teach AI courses. Faculty completing the training are ready to empower the workforce with the necessary AI skills for employability in the digital economy.

Program Goals

Empower the workforce with necessary AI skills for employability in the digital economy.

  1. Gain Technical Confidence in AI
    Equip the future workforce with the technical confidence to learn and apply AI skills independently.
  2. Enhance Employability For AI-Related Jobs
    Build necessary technology, career growth and social skills on AI for jobs ahead.
  3. Produce Evidence For Employment
    Demonstrate solutions through AI projects capturing industrial or social impact.
What does INTEL provide?
  • Over 225 hours of content, including four pre-packed courses with assignments, quizzes, and lab activities. The content is also available in a modular format that is flexible to map to institutions' needs.
  • Train-the-trainer model delivery for community college faculty with ongoing technical support for lead faculty from Intel.
  • Applied AI domains in statistical data, natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision skills. Includes multiple industry use cases incorporating the latest technology trends and practical application projects.
  • Ongoing peer support network for college faculty.
  • AI Lab design and technology models: in-person, virtual and hybrid delivery.
Implementation at MDC

Multiple MDC faculty have completed the AI for Workforce training. They are using this content in AI courses from the College Credit Certificate, Associate in Science and Bachelor in Science programs in Applied AI

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