AI in 5: Intro to Generative AI - Mini course
To kick off the GenAI Academy, GenAI.works presents:
AI-in-5: Introduction to Generative AI - mini course🔥 Sponsored by the College of Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
A clear, university-level introduction to Generative AI—no coding experience required.
One of the first courses of its kind in the nation — taught the way we teach it at CU Boulder — now open to the public.
This cohort will meet over five focused one-hour lessons (1 hour/day for 5 days).
You’ll earn a badge for each lesson and a certificate of completion when you finish from Professor Tom Yeh.
The lessons will be live and interactive, led by Larissa Schwartz, who is Prof. Tom Yeh’s PhD student in Engineering Education. Larissa created and taught this course for our university, and has distilled the very best of the semester into this concise, high-impact format.
📚 The five lessons (Monday-Friday):
Image
Video
Sound
Research
Vibe Coding
💡 Perfect if you want:
A clear, accessible introduction to Generative AI concepts.
No technical background required—no coding, no math.
Live teaching with opportunities for Q&A.
Practical, real-world examples you can understand and apply.
Receive a certificate of completion, signed by Prof. Tom Yeh, when you finish all five lessons.
FAQ
❓ What time do we meet?
The course meets at the same time each day, Monday through Friday for this cohort.
❓ Do I need any technical background to join?
No. This course is designed for anyone curious about Generative AI — no coding and no math required.
❓ How is the course structured?
You’ll attend five live, one-hour lessons (one per day) covering: Image, Video, Sound, Research, and Human-Centered AI. Each session is interactive, with time for Q&A.
❓ Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. All registered participants will receive recordings, so you can revisit the material anytime.
❓ How do I complete a lesson?
To complete a lesson, you need to attend the live session (or watch the recording) and submit the short homework assignment for that lesson.
❓ Will I get something to show I completed the course?
Yes! You’ll earn a badge for each lesson completed, and a certificate of completion when you finish all five lessons.