Baguio City, Philippines – December 5, 2025 — The University of the Cordilleras – College of Information Technology and Computer Science (UC CITCS), in partnership with CISCO Networking Academy and PSITE CAR, proudly presents Introduction to Modern AI, a beginner-friendly course designed to equip students and enthusiasts with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in artificial intelligence.
AI chatbots and AI-enabled tools are transforming the way people work and learn worldwide, simplifying tasks such as writing, editing, ideation, homework assistance, and even career guidance. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to AI, beginning with an overview of the technology, followed by practical exercises in computer vision using a photo app and machine translation with online translation tools. Participants will then take a deep dive into chatbots, gaining hands-on experience with over 10 popular AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, Google Translate, Claude, Hugging Chat, NotebookLM, and more.
The course runs from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026, and registration is open until December 14, 2025. Interested participants may register by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: https://forms.gle/K3LXPzTssEbTdpMPA.
Building Skills for the Future
Through this course, UC CITCS aims to equip participants with practical AI skills that can enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and foster creativity. By engaging directly with AI applications, learners gain the opportunity to understand how emerging technologies can be applied in everyday tasks and professional contexts, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Mentorship and guided exercises ensure that participants not only learn the concepts but also build confidence in applying AI tools responsibly and effectively.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Alignment
This initiative supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, particularly Target 4.4, which aims to substantially increase the number of youth and adults with relevant technical and vocational skills for employment and decent work. By providing learners with accessible, hands-on AI training, the course contributes to Indicator 4.4.1, which measures the proportion of youth and adults with ICT skills, promoting digital literacy and technological competence.
