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New Course for Graduating Seniors: AI In the Workplace

Posted
January 9, 2025
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Step into the future of work with a new course exclusively for graduating seniors, AI in the Workplace.

Employers are increasingly prioritizing candidates with AI experience and skills. This free four-week program is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to thrive as you enter the workforce.

In this Course, You’ll:

  • Learn to use tools like Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT to simplify tasks and boost productivity.
  • Create professional visuals with platforms like DALL-E 3 and Ideogram.
  • Analyze data effectively with advanced tools like Julius.ai.
  • Explore AI ethics and tackle real-world challenges.
  • Discover free and low-cost resources to keep learning after the course.
  • Earn a digital AI in the Workplace badge.

About AI in the Workplace:

Each class combines dynamic lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities to ensure you gain real-world knowledge and skills. Your journey toward future-proofing your career starts here.

  • Eligibility: Open to undergraduate seniors completing their degrees in spring 2025 or those who completed in winter 2024. If there is availability, we will open registration to Pace faculty and staff.
  • Format: 4 weekly 1.5-hour live online classes (6 hours total) through Classes and Zoom.
  • Dates: April 7–May 2, 2025.
  • Registration: All sessions are full and registration is closed.
  • Information Session: Please attend the information session on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:10 p.m. This is not required but highly recommended to answer your questions ahead of the class.
  • Badge: To receive a badge for this class, you must pass all four weekly quizzes.

If you have questions, please review the FAQ below. Other questions can be directed to genAI@pace.edu.

FAQ

I wasn't able to register in time. Is there still availability?

We are hoping to offer more training this summer. Please keep an eye on this page. 

I'm having trouble registering.

Please ensure you are registering with your @pace.edu zoom account. You need to log onto pace.zoom.us at least one time before using this account. Helpdesk has step-by-step instructions on how to authenticate your account.

I attended cohort one. When will I get my badge?

Please complete all quizzes by Friday, March 28. We will submit those names and follow up with information on badge distribution.

Is the information session mandatory?

We highly recommend attending so that you can confirm your registration, learn how to access the class, meet your instructor, get an overview of the course, and ask any questions before the course begins.

Where do I access the course?

This course is conducted via Classes. Your instructor will email you with a direct link. Please save the provided link to easily access the course.

What should I do before class starts?

Please take this pre-class survey and review this introductory video about Generative AI.

Where is the zoom link for class?

Instructors will reach out with Zoom details and introductions by the end of day Friday, April 4, 2025.

How do I contact my instructor? 

Mondays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.— Diane Snyder, dsnyder@pace.edu 
Mondays, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.—Johnni Medina, jmedina@pace.edu 
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.—Matt Ganis, mganis@pace.edu 
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.—David Sachs, dsachs@pace.edu
Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.—Joe Seijo, jseijo@pace.edu 
Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.—Hetal Mistry, hmistry@pace.edu 
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.—Gabe Terrizzi, gterrizzi@pace.edu
Fridays, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.—Gordon Snyder, gsnyder@pace.edu 

How do I know what class I was enrolled in?

All students received their first choice. When your instructor emails you, you can check against the above list to confirm your class date. If you are having trouble accessing your course, email Joe Seijo at jseijo@pace.edu.