This special is designed for professionals impacted by the recent closure of USAID, which sends ripple effects through contractors and local partners around the world.

If you're looking to pivot careers, I'd encourage you to consider AI as a specialty.

The skills we develop in international development—listening deeply, centering people, focusing on data, and driving sustainable solutions—are exactly what the tech sector needs right now.

Start your AI journey sooner rather than later and be ready for the job market both today and tomorrow. Non-coders are 100% needed in AI builds. Start learning how you can contribute today.

What's included?

Inclusive AI Essentials Bundle: Build your AI foundation with social impact in mind

This comprehensive bundle includes two on-demand, self-paced courses (+ live workshops recordings!) designed for non-coders and professionals eager to understand and apply AI in socially responsible ways. Whether you're a project manager, social inclusion specialist, or technical lead outside of AI, this training will equip you with the knowledge to engage in meaningful AI discussions and decisions within your organization.

Course 1: Building Blocks of Inclusive AI

Duration: 4 hours | Certificate upon completion

Learn the foundational concepts of AI, from core principles to understanding data bias. This course covers:

• AI basics: What is AI and machine learning? What makes AI innovative?
• The training process: How are AI models trained and evaluated?
• Data & bias: Best practices for addressing data bias and understanding unintended consequences.
• Frameworks for inclusion: Learn three unique frameworks designed to integrate social inclusion into AI development.

By the end, you’ll be able to participate in conversations about inclusive AI and apply critical thinking to AI news and trends.

Course 2: GenAI Essentials

Duration: 3 hours | Certificate upon completion

Dive into the world of Generative AI (genAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on their societal impacts and ethical considerations. This course explores:

• Generative AI fundamentals: What is genAI, and how are neural networks trained?
• Bias in AI: Visualizing bias through image generators and evaluating ChatGPT's gender-related performance.
• Understanding LLMs: How ChatGPT processes prompts, the role of tokens and embeddings, and why content moderation matters.

You'll finish with a clear understanding of genAI’s capabilities and challenges, ready to contribute to organizational discussions on responsible AI use.

Bonus: Workshop recordings

These trainings do not usually include a live component. However, to support learning, ensure questions are answered, and create community amongst professionals pivoting to AI and tech, I offered 2 live workshops in February 2025:

You will receive a link to view the workshop recordings -- they include neat hands on activities for you to try yourself and solidify your learning.

Learn at your own pace, review the workshops for additional support, earn certificates, and start your journey toward responsible AI today!