Indiana University’s GenAI 101 course empowers anyone with an IU login to gain practical generative AI skills in a free, self-paced online course with no prior experience needed. All students will be auto-enrolled, while faculty and staff can easily opt in.
GenAI 101 course available to IU community
Faculty resources
We are making available various resources that will help instructors engage their students in GenAI 101.
What you will learn in GenAI 101
Master 20 key GenAI skills across three critical areas:
- Foundational prompt engineering
- Using AI as a thought partner
- AI as a productivity amplifier
GenAI 101 features:
- Eight concise modules and 16 real-world lessons.
- A conversational AI learning agent for real-time support.
- Tools and examples using IU’s approved AI platforms.
- Practical takeaways tailored for today’s digital landscape.
Learn to harness IU’s suite of AI tools and build skills that drive innovation in Indiana and beyond.
The course is available via IU Expand. Faculty and staff can enroll by visiting go.iu.edu/genai101.
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Why it matters
"Our GenAI Skills Accelerator ensures that all members of IU’s community are prepared to meet the opportunities of an AI-powered world."
- IU President Pamela Whitten
By building AI literacy across disciplines, IU is preparing Hoosiers to drive economic growth and digital innovation across Indiana and beyond.
Future learning pathways
Building on existing initiatives and the launch of GenAI 101, IU will also explore future offerings tailored to the unique needs of specific industries and professional pathways. These offerings will further strengthen the university’s role as a workforce catalyst and a national leader in AI education and innovation.