Structured Learning Paths

Your AI Learning Journey

Follow curated, step-by-step learning paths designed for your experience level and goals. Each path combines the best free resources with University of Montana guidance.

8-12 hrs
Total Time
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Free Resources
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AI Foundations Learning Path

Perfect for complete beginners - students, staff, or faculty new to AI. Build a solid foundation in AI concepts, ethics, and basic applications.

8-10 hours total
Beginner level
No prerequisites
1

Start: UM AI Commitment

5 minutesUM Resource

Understand UM's values-based approach to AI and ethical considerations before diving into tools.

Values foundationEthical frameworkUM-specific guidance
2

Overview: AI Explained Videos

30-45 minutesYouTube Videos

Watch beginner-friendly videos that explain AI concepts in simple terms, covering how AI actually works and current capabilities.

Complex topics simplifiedNo technical background needed280K+ subscribers
3

Foundation: Mansfield Library AI Guide

30-60 minutesUM Resource

Comprehensive UM-specific resource covering AI terminology, ethical frameworks, and the ROBOT test for evaluating AI outputs.

ROBOT evaluation testResearch methodologiesSubject-specific guidance
4

Hands-on: Elements of AI Course

6 hours (self-paced)Free Course

University of Helsinki's popular beginner course covering AI basics, machine learning, and societal implications. No coding required.

No coding requiredEthics includedInteractive exercises

Coming Soon: Amplify GenAI Foundations Course

We're developing a dedicated course that will guide you through using Amplify GenAI effectively, with university-specific examples and responsible AI practices.

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