AI Education

FGCU AI Academy Programs

Empowering the community with knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to thrive in the age of AI.

We offer an assortment of trainings, workshops, and webinars, enabling participants to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in AI and data science. 


Course Catalog

Explore programs aligned to your level and audience.

AI Literacy

Basic

Equip learners with enough understanding to confidently use and critically evaluate AI tools.


Audience: Students, professionals, and community members with no prior AI background

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AI Ethics and Society

Basic

Develop critical thinking around the social, ethical, and responsible use of AI.


Audience: Students, Professionals, Policymakers, Community Leaders

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AI Productivity Tools

Intermediate

Empower learners with the practical skills to strategically integrate AI tools into their work to boost productivity and efficiency.


Audience: Students, Staff, Professionals seeking efficiency in their daily tasks

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Teaching with AI

Intermediate

 Equip educators with the knowledge to integrate Gen-AI into every phase of the teaching process through prompt engineering and instructional design. 


Audience: Educators and Faculty at all levels

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Data Analysis with AI

Intermediate

Introduce the Exploratory Data Analysis workflow using standard methods and its full development using GenAI tools.


Audience:  Undergraduate/Graduate students and professionals entering the field of data analysis

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Introduction to Programming with AI

Intermediate

Introduce how to develop the basics of computer programming using AI copilots.


Audience:  Students new to programming, especially those in engineering, computing, or related fields

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Developing Scalable Startups with AI

Intermediate

Identify real problems, design AI-enabled solutions, build an MVP, validate a scalable business model, and develop soft-skills.


Audience: Entrepreneurs, innovators, students, executives

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Machine Learning with AI

Advanced

 Introduce the Machine Learning (ML) workflow using standard methods and its full development using GenAI tools.


Audience: Students/Professionals with data or coding background

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Looking for micro-credentials or custom cohorts?

We can tailor formats for departments, units, and partner organizations.


Programs at a Glance

Quick comparison of Level, Audience, and Goals.

Program Level Target Audience Goal Details

AI Literacy

Basic

Students, professionals, and community members with no prior AI background

Equip learners with enough understanding to confidently use and critically evaluate AI tools.

Details

AI Ethics and Society

Basic

Students, Professionals, Policymakers, Community Leaders

Develop critical thinking around the social, ethical, and responsible use of AI.

Details

AI Productivity Tools

Intermediate

Students, Staff, Professionals seeking efficiency in their daily tasks

Empower learners with the practical skills to strategically integrate AI tools into their work to boost productivity and efficiency.

Details

Teaching with AI

Intermediate

Educators and Faculty at all levels

Equip educators with the knowledge and skills to strategically integrate generative AI into every phase of the teaching and learning process through effective prompt engineering and responsible instructional design. 

Details

Data Analysis with AI

Intermediate

Undergraduate/Graduate students and professionals entering the field of data analysis

Introduce the Exploratory Data Analysis workflow using standard methods and its full development using GenAI tools.

Details

Introduction to Programming with AI

Intermediate

Students new to programming, especially those in engineering, computing, or related fields

Introduce how to develop the basics of computer programming using AI copilots.

Details

Developing Scalable Startups with AI

Intermediate

Entrepreneurs, innovators, students, executives

Identify real problems, design AI-enabled solutions, build an MVP, validate a scalable business model, and develop soft-skills.

Details

Machine Learning with AI

Advanced

Students/Professionals with data or coding background

Introduce the Machine Learning (ML) workflow using standard methods and its full development using GenAI tools.

Details


Registrations for the Next Cohort will Open in Early October 2025

The next cohort will target the FGCU community of students, staff, and faculty. For information about in-company and community offerings, please contact us.


Get Involved

Become an AI Teaching Fellow at the FGCU AI Academy

Are you passionate about teaching AI? We invite faculty, professionals, and community experts to propose trainings, workshops, micro-credentials, and other educational offerings through the FGCU AI Academy. By joining our community of AI Teaching Fellows, you will help shape the next generation of learners, expand FGCU’s educational impact, and collaborate with peers who are committed to advancing AI literacy and skills. 

The AI Teaching Fellow Program engages experts in advancing AI and Data Science education. Fellows are appointed for a one-year renewable term and are required to design and/or teach at least one program per year (e.g., training, workshop, webinar, or microcredential) within the FGCU AI Academy. Programs are reviewed and validated by the Dendritic Institute’s leadership.

Benefits include:

Paid teaching opportunities (based on program type, duration, and fund availability)

Automatic Affiliate Membership in the Dendritic Institute

Official FGCU AI Teaching Fellow Certificate

Apply here: AI Teaching Fellow Application Form.


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Contact Us

Dendritic : A Human-Centered AI and DS Institute

10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965

 (239) 590-1362
 dendritic@fgcu.edu