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CED 709 - AI Foundations: Concepts, Tools & Applications

Explore how artificial intelligence works and how it is used in business, education and everyday life. Through case studies and practical activities, participants will learn to use AI tools, assess their outputs and consider the opportunities and risks of AI adoption.

Key Facts about the Programme

Semester

Fall 2026

Duration

Six instructional sessions, subject to confirmation

Class Schedule

Sundays, 1 pm – 5 pm

Course Fee (Fall 2026 – Summer 1 2027)

$450.00 CI

Venue

UCCI

Course Description

At a Glance

Core focus: Build a foundation in AI concepts, tools and applications through discussion, case studies and hands-on learning.

Who it is for: Professionals interested in using AI in their work, as well as anyone who wants to understand its practical uses and effects on society.

What you will explore: Machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, applications across industries and responsible use. Participants bring these topics together in a final capstone project focused on a real-world problem or use case.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Explain what AI is and distinguish it from automation.
  • Identify applications of AI in different sectors.
  • Describe foundational machine learning concepts.
  • Explore accessible tools for working with AI and data.
  • Assess generative AI outputs and use prompting strategies.
  • Examine issues such as bias, transparency and accountability.
  • Present an AI use case or prototype through a capstone project.

Course Topics

Introduction to AI

Explore AI concepts, history, and applications, including opportunities and risks in daily life and work.

Data and Machine Learning

Learn how data is used to train AI systems and explore supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.

Language and Generative AI

Examine how AI processes language, compare generated outputs and practise writing more effective prompts.

AI in Business and Society

Consider applications in fields such as finance, healthcare, education and customer service, with attention to their relevance in the Cayman Islands.

Responsible AI

Use case studies to discuss bias, fairness, accountability, transparency, and the effects of AI on people and organisations.

Future Trends and Capstone Project

Consider emerging developments in AI and present a group project that brings together the concepts and tools covered in the course.