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AI Foundations: Learn. Orchestrate. Build.

Curriculum & Logistics

Students and Pre-requisites

This is an intensive course primarily for high school students who are curious about AI and are ready for a rigorous hands-on instruction. Each cohort will have a maximum of 10 students. Students should have had some background in probability and basic statistics, and some understanding of best-fit line for a given dataset. No prior programming experience required.

10 weeks. 6 Modules. 60 hours.

There are six main modules:

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  • Converse in AI - explain key terms in AI and understand the evolution of the field

  • Use AI - learn to work effectively with cutting edge tools and frontier LLMs

  • Orchestrate AI - combine AI tools to create simple workflows

  • Code AI - learn Python basics for AI

  • Understand AI - learn about key concepts in the internal workings of AI models (see preview)

  • Build AI - create a simple AI-based application as their final project (see demo)

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Students will meet 2x week for 1 hour each for regular instruction, and optionally attend virtual office hours 1x week for 1 hour. They will be given assignments and project work for self-study as well. 

Technical Requirements

Students will need a Mac laptop and a frontier LLM subscription to participate in the course. Details will be provided at the time of registration.

Schedule & Location

Course is offered in-person at Johns Creek, GA or virtually, for both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Regular instruction will be 2x week, and optional office hours will be every Sunday. See more options here.

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