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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The future of work is here - and it's powered by AI. Are you ready to be part of it?
The field of artificial intelligence is growing rapidly and demand for AI talent is skyrocketing. As industries like education, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing embrace AI, mastering these skills is no longer optional - it’s essential!
To meet this demand, we’ve collaborated with industry experts to develop immersive courses that blend theory with hands-on practice. In these instructor-led courses, you’ll access AI tools and technologies, work on real-world projects, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and build the technical and ethical foundation to adopt AI tools effectively in today’s AI-driven world.
Position yourself as a leader in AI with practical training in today's most sought-after skills. Register now and take advantage of SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICING for these high-demand, skills-focused learning opportunities!
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AI Entrepreneur Certificate
Build with AI · Market with AI · Operate with AI
Three AI bootcamps designed for future founders. Four Saturdays each. Complete all three to earn the AI Entrepreneur Certificate. Each bootcamp stands alone. Each is $499.
The program is named for what students do. The curriculum is taught on the Claude stack.
Why one stack, not ten
A survey of AI tools produces students who recognize logos. Depth in one stack produces students who ship. We teach Claude because it is the most capable model for the agentic, code-generating, multi-step workflows the curriculum centers on. The techniques transfer. A student who has built real systems with Claude can pick up a competing model in a weekend. The reverse is not true.
Earn your certificate by successfully completing three immersive bootcamps:
- Build with AI – Design and develop AI-driven products and solutions.
- Market with AI – Leverage AI to attract, engage, and convert customers.
- Operate with AI – Streamline operations and scale smarter using intelligent systems.
Whether you complete the full certificate by enrolling in all three (3) bootcamps or enroll in individual bootcamps for career development or personal enrichment, you’ll gain practical, hands-on skills.
These courses may be taken individually for career development or personal enrichment.
Create smarter. Move faster. Lead the future with AI.
build with AI bootcamp
Students work in pairs to scope, build, and ship a real AI product. The curriculum is taught on the Claude stack. Sessions center on Claude Code as the development environment, with structured time on the patterns used in production today: subagents, MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, skills, hooks, slash commands, plan mode, and the Agent SDK. Cost discipline is part of the course. Students leave with applications that run for under $20 a month.
You'll learn how to:
- Use Claude Code to design, scaffold, and ship a working application
- Structure multi-agent workflows with subagents and MCP servers
- Apply context engineering techniques that keep long-running agents reliable
- Deploy and operate an AI product at low monthly cost
- Demo the product on the final Saturday
Target Audience:
- Aspiring founders with a serious product idea
- Working professionals planning their next venture
- Students who want a portfolio that beats a transcript
- Career switchers entering AI-native software
Prerequisites:
- Basic computer literacy
- A laptop and a Claude Pro plan ($100/month, not included in course fees)
- No prior coding experience required.
Offered: Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
Cost: $399
Textbook: n/a
Requirement/s: n/a
market with AI bootcamp
Students design and run a complete marketing campaign for a real or fictional brand. The course starts with the work most founders skip: identifying the ideal customer profile and testing for product-market fit before spending a dollar on ads. Claude is research analyst, copywriter, creative director, and media planner. The course covers prompt and context engineering specifically for marketing work, multi-agent workflows for research and content production, brand voice transfer across long-running agents, landing-page generation, and early-campaign analytics. The emphasis is on the specific Claude techniques that produce campaign-grade output rather than generic AI text.
You'll learn how to:
- Define an ideal customer profile and test for product-market fit before scaling spend
- Run AI-powered market research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation
- Generate brand strategy, messaging frameworks, and a consistent voice with Claude
- Produce marketing copy, landing pages, and ad creative that hold up under review
- Plan, launch, and analyze a paid campaign
- Present a results-driven pitch on the final Saturday
Target Audience:
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs running their own marketing
- Marketing professionals upskilling to AI-native workflows
- Marketing and business students building a portfolio
- Career switchers entering marketing or brand work
Prerequisites:
- Basic computer literacy
- A laptop and a Claude Pro plan ($100/month, not included in course fees)
- No coding required
Offered: Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
Cost: $399
Textbook: n/a
Requirement/s: Subscriptions to AI marketing tools (not included in cost of the course - instructor will provide details on the first day of class)
operate with AI bootcamp
Students design and implement the operational backbone of a small business: financial model, customer support, project management, workflow automation, and a live KPI dashboard. The curriculum is taught on the Claude stack with a small set of no-code tools. Sessions cover scenario planning with Claude, chatbot and knowledge-base design, multi-agent workflows for back-office tasks, automation patterns that connect tools without paying for a SaaS in between, and dashboard structures small operators actually use.
You will learn how to
- Build a 12-month financial model and budget with Claude
- Design an AI-powered customer support system with chatbots and a knowledge base
- Automate repetitive workflows across your toolstack
- Stand up a live analytics dashboard that tracks the right KPIs
- Present an operations playbook ready to run a real business
Target audience
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs running their own operations
- Founders preparing to launch or scale
- Business and operations students building practical experience
- Working professionals moving into operational roles
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- A laptop and a Claude Pro plan ($100/month, not included in course fees)
- Basic business literacy helps. No coding required.
Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
Cost: $399
Textbook: n/a
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digital twin & ai (dtai) bootcamp
Calling all gamers, transcend gaming skills to resume-worthy and industry-applicable skills!
This course introduces students to Digital Twin (DT) content creation, complete with AI engines (DTAI) - interactive and immersive 3D simulations used for training in industries similar to how pilots and astronauts are trained.
Students will learn to build lifelike environments and physical replica using a mix of software tools, with added AI assistants to enhance understanding and skill retention. These transferable, in-demand skills are highly valued by employers.
Course Overview
No experience needed. In this 6-hour, hands-on bootcamp, students will learn the fundamentals and create a portfolio-ready Digital Twin with AI engine project.
Topics include 3D modeling, animation, interactive logic (no-code), and AI integration. Participants receive guided support and leave with practical, resume-wowing skills and a project to demo.
Required:
- Basic computer literacy
- Personal laptop
Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
Cost: $99
Textbook: n/a
Note/s: This course is open to 17-year olds who submit a waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian. Contact the following to obtain the waiver prior to registering for the course: noncreditreg@mccc.edu
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foundations in artificial intelligence (AI)
Discover the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this beginner-friendly course!
Developed to jumpstart your journey in the fast-moving AI field, this instructor led course bridges core principles with real-world applications. Using INTEL's industry-leading curriculum, you'll examine how AI intersects with emerging technologies, unpack the roles of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), and follow the end-to-end development of AI solutions - from idea to implementation.
Explore the current AI landscape, its historical development, and key types of AI systems - including neural networks, decision trees, and more. Alongside foundational theory, the course introduces practical topics like data management and the evaluation and optimization of AI models.
Develop the ability to confidently discuss AI trends and concepts -empowering you to pursue ongoing learning and contribute meaningfully to AI-related conversations within your organization or industry.
Ethics and social responsibility are integral parts of the curriculum. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the societal impact of AI and the pivotal role data plays in shaping these technologies.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with both the theoretical foundation and practical know-how to succeed in an AI-driven world—and take the next step in your professional development.
Offered: Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
Cost: $399
Textbook: n/a
Requirements: n/a
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ai-for-educators learning path
empowering k-8 educators to teach and lead in the age of ai
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept - it’s reshaping how we teach, learn, and prepare students for the future!
The AI-for-Educators Learning Path is a two-part professional learning experience designed to help K–8 educators confidently explore, implement, and lead with artificial intelligence. Whether you're just getting started or ready to deepen your practice, this series provides practical tools, ethical guidance, and classroom-ready strategies - empowering you to teach and lead effectively in the age of AI.
This two-course series supports educators at all experience levels, from those just beginning to explore AI to those ready to lead more innovative and integrated classroom practices.
🟦 Course 1: A Practical Introduction for the K–8 Classroom
A fast-paced, hands-on course for educators who are new to AI. Learn foundational concepts like large language models (LLMs), experiment with real-world tools, and walk away with classroom-ready strategies to save time, differentiate instruction, and spark student creativity.
🟨 Course 2: Advancing Practice in the K–8 Classroom
Take your practice to the next level. This deeper dive explores advanced AI tools, ethical use, effective prompting, and student-centered integration across subjects. Ideal for educators looking to design meaningful, AI-supported learning and lead innovation in their schools. Whether you're just getting started or ready to lead the way, the AI-for-Educators Learning Path gives you the clarity and confidence to make AI a powerful, responsible part of your teaching practice.
Who Should Attend: K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, tech coordinators, and teacher leaders interested in becoming AI resource persons within their schools.
See the following course details:
A practical introduction for the k-8 classroom
This concise course is a fast-paced and practical introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) for K–8 educators. In just two 3-hour sessions, participants will gain a foundational understanding of core concepts such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Modeling (NLM). The focus is on hands-on application, with direct instruction on effective prompting and real-world examples of how teachers can use AI to save time, differentiate instruction, and spark creativity in their students.
No prior experience with AI or advanced technology is required - just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Through interactive activities and guided practice, educators will gain the confidence to begin integrating AI into their classrooms in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways.
🎯Key Takeaways:
- Explain basic AI concepts, including LLMs and NLM, in educator-friendly terms.
- Identify practical uses of AI for time-saving, lesson planning, and differentiation.
- Use effective prompting techniques to interact with AI tools like ChatGPT.
- Explore and evaluate beginner-friendly AI tools suitable for K–8 classrooms.
- Reflect on the ethical and developmental considerations of introducing AI to young learners.
Offered: Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
Cost: $165
Textbook: n/a
Requirements: n/a
Advancing Practice in the k-8 classroom
This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its practical applications for K–8 educators ready to deepen their practice. Designed for teachers with little or no prior experience, this hands-on, eight-session experience builds on foundational knowledge and demystifies core concepts such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Modeling (NLM). Participants will explore how AI can serve as a powerful partner—from automating administrative tasks and differentiating instruction to fostering creativity and critical thinking in students.
With a strong emphasis on ethical use, effective prompting, and age-appropriate integration, educators will move beyond experimentation to designing intentional, AI-supported learning experiences. The course also examines broader instructional and leadership implications, preparing educators to support their school communities in adopting AI thoughtfully and responsibly.
🎯Key Takeaways:
- Analyze and apply advanced AI tools and platforms in K–8 instructional design.
- Create student-centered projects that incorporate AI concepts and tools.
- Integrate AI meaningfully across subject areas and grade levels.
- Apply ethical frameworks to evaluate the use of AI in educational settings.
- Develop a long-term plan for leading AI innovation within their school or district.
Offered: Offered: Click on the "Available Classes" button below and enter “NCTEC" in the course code field.
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