The Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Services are now offering short courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). Any University of Iowa student or employee can take courses individually or complete a sequence of the trainings to earn a HawkAI Certificate of Proficiency in AI/ML. 

No prior AI or computational background is required for Level 1 HawkAI courses.  By earning a Level 1 HawkAI Certificate, you’ll be equipped to understand the AI landscape, navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI, and boost your productivity for daily workflows with AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and more.

Additional certificate levels focus on interdisciplinary research and AI methodology and development. As researchers gain techniques for data analysis, they will be able to provide leadership to guide others and share expertise.

• Overall HawkAI information is at: https://iiai.uiowa.edu/hawkai
• Level 1 courses – same set as offered in Fall 2024 – will be repeated in January-February 2025 and are available to all new attendees and/or those who may have missed some of the first course offerings
  • The first Level 1 short course is on Jan. 27, 2025  and the Level 1 courses will be offered through Feb. 12, 2025.
• Level 1 enrollment details
• Level 1 courses run from one to three hours in length and are offered online at no cost to participants.
• Level 2 courses – will be newly offered in February-April 2025
  • The first Level 2 short course is on Feb. 12, 2025  and the Level 2 courses will be offered through April 2, 2025.
• Level 2 enrollment details
• Level 2 courses are two hours in length and are offered online at no cost to participants.

Please check with your supervisor to make sure you can set aside time for the trainings. The courses are supported by funding from the P3 Program and are the result of a successful proposal through the Strategic Plan Action and Resource Committee (SPARC) process.