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Realizing AI for Social Impact

3-Course Series
12 hours
4 hours per course (approx.)

About Realizing AI for Social Impact

"Realizing AI for Social Impact" explores how AI can contribute to social impact, examining applications across various fields like public health and conservation. Learners will explore multiple AI techniques, from machine learning to reinforcement learning, while addressing the challenges of rapidly evolving technologies. The series emphasizes practical and ethical considerations of deploying AI, especially working with communities in resource-constrained environments.

Skills You'll Gain

  • Data Literacy
  • Data Management
  • Data Quality
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Ethics
  • Social Justice
  • Community Advocacy
Format
Self-Paced
Subject
  • Data Science
  • Information Technology
  • Social Sciences
Platform
Coursera

Course content developed by U-M faculty and managed by the university. Faculty titles and affiliations are updated periodically.

Beginner Level

Interest in deploying AI systems for social impact is key. Some familiarity with machine learning concepts may be helpful, but is not required.

Enrollment Options

Individuals

This experience is available to individual learners on the following platforms:

U-M Community

Free access is only available to current U-M students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Organizations

Special pricing and tailored programming bundles available for organizational partners.

What are Coursera and edX?

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Coursera

  • Hosts online courses, series, and Teach-Outs from Michigan Online
  • Enroll and preview courses anytime
  • May earn a non-credit certificate from Coursera

edX

  • Hosts online courses and series from Michigan Online
  • Many offer a free (limited) audit option
  • May earn a non-credit certificate from edX

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3 Courses in this series

  1. Free U-M Access Course

    Defining AI for Social Impact

    Learn how AI can be useful and what its ethical limits are in social impact work.

  2. Free U-M Access Course

    Practical AI for Social Impact

    Understand how to handle data, avoid bias, and use AI ethically in your community.

  3. Free U-M Access Course

    Participatory AI for Social Impact

    Design AI solutions with users, not just for users.

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