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Intro to AI
Virtual Session
Thu 3 Sep 2026
4pm EST
Will AI take my job?
What do I need to learn about AI?
What is AI?
How can I use AI in my job?
What is data?
How do I keep my data safe?
An introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a real live human expert. No big words, just an informative session about what AI is and how you can use it.
What's included?
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1 Live Demo per Session
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1 Human Lesson
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1 Homework Submission
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1 Start AI Checklist
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1 Certificate
No Prior Programming Experience Required
Learners will get an introduction to Data Science concepts and Python
Technical Requirements
- High Speed Internet
- Access to a Gmail Account
- We Recommend Google Chrome
- Laptop or Desktop Computer Preferred
Meet the Program Developer
Shingai Manjengwa
Shingai Manjengwa is a data scientist, educator, and the founder of Fireside Analytics Inc., a global education company that teaches AI literacy, data science, and digital skills to diverse learners. Her online courses have reached over 500,000 people through platforms like IBM’s CognitiveClass.ai and Coursera.
Previously, Shingai led Technical Education at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, where she helped transform cutting-edge AI research into practical learning for industry and government.
She also created Canada’s first Ministry of Education–approved high school data science course and wrote The Computer and the Cancelled Music Lessons, a children's book that introduces data science to kids aged 5 to 12.
Shingai works at the intersection of education, technology, and ethics, helping learners and organizations understand how AI works and how to use it responsibly.
Patrick Jones - Course author
