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AI Fundamentals for Professionals


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The basics of what AI is and how it works.
Course Title: AI Fundamentals for Professionals
Course ID: AI-101
Status: OPEN
Date(s): October 29, 2025: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: NWETC

Live Remote, WA
Instructor: NWETC Instructors
Tuition: $225
$200 / $200* (Before September 29, 2025)

 

Description:

This introductory course empowers environmental professionals to leverage the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, AI, to enhance their work and drive sustainable outcomes. Moving beyond the hype, this course focuses on practical applications, demonstrating how AI can augment human capabilities rather than replace them.

 

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of AI concepts and explore real-world examples of how AI can augment their productivity and optimize their time management. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, you will learn to identify key opportunities for AI in your daily workflows, select appropriate AI tools for specific tasks, and master the art of writing effective prompts to get the most out of publicly available AI applications. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the evolving landscape of AI in environmental science, fostering innovation and efficiency in your professional endeavors.

 

Intended Audience:

Professionals who want to understand the fundamentals of AI.

Continuing Education Units: CEUs

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Course Topics

AI fundamentals and concepts

About the Instructor

NWETC Instructors

NWETC Instructors

NWETC will provide an experienced qualified instructor.

What to Bring

You need an internet connected device with the latest version of Zoom. The ability to take notes will be useful.

Billing Information

In order to guarantee a space in a course, the tuition must be paid in full TWO WEEKS before the first day of the course by either check or credit card. State and government agencies paying with a purchase order are allowed payment under the two-week time frame if a copy of the purchase order is received by NWETC.

If You Need to Cancel

Cancellations*

  • With 31 or more days notice, we will offer a 100% refund or credit towards a future course. The credit is good for one year and may be applied to any course.
  • With 30-8 days notice, we will offer a course credit towards a future course. The credit is good for one year and may be applied to any course.
  • With fewer than 8 days notice, there is no course credit available


*Please note that attendee replacement is welcome at any time

Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations:

To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or 425-270-3274 at least 30 days prior to the event.


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  •   Live Remote Attendance-- Live Remote, WA 98374

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*Reduced tuition available to employees of Native American tribes, nonprofits, and government agencies; students; and NAEP members.

If you have any trouble registering please call (425) 270-3274 ext 103
Please wait to receive a course confirmation email, roughly one month prior to the class, before making any travel arrangements. Please review what to bring!

 

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