ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Be Prepared America's Course Offer
AI Fundamentals: Foundations for Understanding AI
AI Fundamentals: Foundations for Understanding AI
AI Fundamentals: Foundations for Understanding AI
Students will explore what AI is, how machines learn, and the core technologies that power today’s AI applications. The course introduces five major AI topic areas: AI foundations, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and AI forms and functions. Through these topics, students will practice applying models to solve problems and build critical thinking skills around AI ethics, fairness, bias, and responsible use. Benefits ✓ Build foundational AI literacy that applies across many career paths, industries, and everyday technology use ✓ Develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including ethical considerations, fairness, and bias ✓ Learn how machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, computer vision, and generative AI are used to solve real-world problems
AI Fundamentals: Language and Vision in AI
AI Fundamentals: Foundations for Understanding AI
AI Fundamentals: Foundations for Understanding AI
Students will explore how AI systems process language, interpret images, power intelligent agents, and support real-world decision-making. Through practical examples and interactive activities, they will learn about natural language processing, conversational AI, computer vision, generative AI tools, AI agents, and the growing AI job landscape. Benefits ✓ Expand AI knowledge beyond the basics by exploring how AI works with language, images, and intelligent agents ✓ Gain hands-on experience with AI tools, including using Google Gemini to create visual assets and support real-world scenarios ✓ Learn how to evaluate AI-generated outputs responsibly, including ethical considerations around images, recommendations, and AI agents
Apply AI : Analyze Customer Reviews
Apply AI : Analyze Customer Reviews
Apply AI : Analyze Customer Reviews
Learn to transform raw customer feedback into actionable insights through AI-powered thematic analysis. You'll also learn to strategically select AI tools, ensure output reliability, and integrate human oversight for confident decision-making.
Apply AI: Update Your Resume
Apply AI : Analyze Customer Reviews
Apply AI : Analyze Customer Reviews
Your resume is a marketing tool for your professional experience and skills. When applying for jobs, resumes often first go through an Automated Tracking Systems (ATS) before they get to a human hiring manager. In this course we will walk through how to update and tailor a resume to a job posting, using a concrete example.
Course Goals:
- Enhance resume bullet points by extracting and synthesizing information from source documents using local LLMs.
- Use LLM-assisted recall (self-interviewing via prompts) when source documents are unavailable.
- Tailor your resume to specific job postings by matching requirements with your experience.
- Design resume style and layout in HTML format using both local and public AI tools.
- Apply systematic evaluation to verify the accuracy and authenticity of AI-generated content.
Creating Compelling Reports will teach you the business value of reports, how to craft persuasive messages, and making authoring decisions that resonate. This course covers different types of reports such as emails, oral reports, and written reports.
DATA SCIENCE - Online Learning Programs for BE PREPARED AMER
Data Science Essentials with Python
Data Science Essentials with Python
Data Science Essentials with Python
Data Science Essentials with Python is a fully interactive, project-based introduction to the data science workflow. Learners move from writing their very first Python statements to cleaning, analyzing, visualizing and storytelling with real-world datasets, using industry-standard tools such as Pandas and Matplotlib across six themed chapters and dozens of hands-on projects.
Introduction to Data Science
Data Science Essentials with Python
Data Science Essentials with Python
This introductory course takes learners inside the world of data science. They will learn the basics in the fields of data science, data analytics and data engineering to better understand how machine learning is shaping the future of business, healthcare, education and more.
PROGRAMMING - Online Learning Programs for BE PREPARED AMERI
Linux 1
Linux 1
Linux 1
The course build hands-on Linux skills and networking experience, paving the way for LPIC-1 certification and IT career advancement. ✓ Equips students with practical Linux skills for system administration and various IT roles. ✓ Provides hands-on labs for real-world command line and networking experience. ✓ Prepare for LPIC-1 certification, enhancing career opportunities in technology.
Linux 2
Linux 1
Linux 1
This course builds on Linux 1 to deepen Linux expertise. Topics include shell scripting, user interfaces, system services, networking, and security, equipping students for entry-level tech roles and further specialization. Linux 2 is the second course in a series that leads to LPIC-1 certification. To obtain the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Certification, students must pass Exam 101 and 102. This course is designed to prepare students for Exam 102
Python 1
Python 1
Python 1
Welcome to Python Essentials 1! This course has been designed and developed by the OpenEDG Python Institute in partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy.
The course has been created for anyone and everyone who wants to learn Python and modern programming techniques. It will particularly appeal to:
- aspiring programmers and learners interested in learning programming for fun and for job-related tasks;
- learners looking to gain fundamental skills and knowledge for an entry-level job role as a software developer, data analyst, or tester;
- industry professionals wishing to explore technologies that are connected with Python, or that utilize it as a foundation;
- team leaders, product managers, and project managers who want to understand the terminology and processes in the software development cycle to more effectively manage and communicate with production and development teams.
During the course you will have access to hands-on practice materials, labs, quizzes, assessments, and tests to learn how to utilize the skills and knowledge gained from studying the resources and performing coding tasks, and interact with some real-life programming challenges and situations.
Python 2
Python 1
Python 1
Welcome to Python Essentials 1! This course has been designed and developed by the OpenEDG Python Institute in partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy.
In this course you will learn:
- how to adopt general coding techniques and best practices in your projects;
- how to process strings;
- how to use object-oriented programming in Python;
- how to import and use Python modules, including the math, random, platform, os, time, datetime, and calendar modules;
- how to create and use your own Python modules and packages;
- how to use the exception mechanism in Python;
- how to use generators, iterators, and closures in Python;
- how to process files.
DIGITAL LITERACY Online Learning
Digital Awareness
Using Computer and Mobile Devices
Using Computer and Mobile Devices
Beginner-friendly course designed to help students grasp the fundamentals of digital tools and technologies, their impact and benefits on society and work, and how to manage a digital identity. B This introductory course takes learners inside the world of data science. They will learn the basics in the fields of data science, data analytics, and data engineering to better understand how machine learning is shaping the future of business, healthcare, education, and more.
Using Computer and Mobile Devices
Using Computer and Mobile Devices
Using Computer and Mobile Devices
Learn basic skills on how to use computer and mobile devices effectively to access online services.
Discovering Entrepreneurship
Discovering Entrepreneurship
Discovering Entrepreneurship
Build entrepreneurial skills and develop a solution-oriented approach to problem solving through real-world examples and interactive branching activities.
Creating Compelling Reports
Discovering Entrepreneurship
Discovering Entrepreneurship
Learn how to tell a great story and communicate important information to flourish in your professional career.
NETWORKING Courses
Networking Basics
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
The internet is built on computer networks. So no matter what kind of tech career you are interested in, it is essential to know some networking basics! Whether you are preparing for a career in networking, refreshing your knowledge for an industry-recognized certification, or are just curious about what networking is all about, this is the place for you.
This course covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols. You will observe data flowing through a network and configure devices to connect to networks. Finally, you will learn how to use different network applications and protocols to accomplish networking tasks. The knowledge and skills you gain can give you a starting point to find a rewarding career in tech.
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Continue learning networking essentials and build your foundational skills.
If you know the basics of networking, then get ready to strengthen your foundation. A strong networking background is key if you are interested in exciting fields such as Cybersecurity and Network Development (DevNet) or want to continue towards a networking certification like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
This course covers the essentials of network devices and how to configure them. Learn the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualization technologies. Explore how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically. Using this knowledge, you will calculate an IP addressing scheme, configure Cisco devices to create a small network, and test for connectivity issues.
Industrial Networking Essentials
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Industrial Networking Essentials
Learn fundamental networking concepts for modern industrial architectures and practice with industrial devices in Cisco Packet Tracer.ng activities.
Implementing modern networking technologies in industrial environments is crucial for enabling smart automation, facilitating real-time data-driven decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.
This course is designed for learners who want to gain a foundational understanding of networking within industrial settings. It emphasizes the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), with a focus on two verticals: manufacturing and power and energy.
You'll start by understanding the requirements of modern industrial architectures, including smart technologies and data analytics. Interactive modules cover essential networking components such as devices, media types, and common protocols used in Operational Technology (OT). Analyze real-world scenarios to see how these elements connect and support Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) and Smart Grid Networks.
Finally, put your newfound skills to the test with 20 activities in Cisco Packet Tracer, such as building a simple, simulated Industrial Automation Control Systems (IACS) network using Cisco devices, configuring a substation network, and creating a LAN (Local Area Network). Get started today and gain the job-ready skills you need to kickstart a career in OT!
Prerequisite:
Basic computer skills, familiarity with operating systems, and internet usage.
Network Defense
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
Industrial Networking Essentials
Gain the intermediate knowledge you will use in the workplace as a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst. This course covers ways to monitor your network and how to evaluate security alerts. Delve into the tools and techniques used to protect a network, including access control, firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography. These monitoring and defense tools, along with others, work together to create a layered defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy. The knowledge and skills that you learn will help you defend networks against many types of attacks and quickly react to any exploits that may occur. Learn how to tell a great story and communicate important information to flourish in your professional career.
Network Support and Security
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
If you're interested in a career in IT, a support help desk role is a common starting point for entry-level network technicians. In this course, you will learn the basics of network and user support, which are essential for a successful career in networking.
You'll start with learning how to support endpoints, networks, and users by diagnosing problems and documenting them. Then, you'll move on to working as a part of a help desk team and troubleshooting networks and endpoints. Finally, you'll learn how to remotely support users and access networks. This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in IT. Advance your career with our professional development courses. From leadership and management to project management and communication, we offer courses that can help you succeed in your career.
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
You already know a strong networking background can open the door to rewarding career opportunities in tech. Deepen your knowledge and gain valuable skills needed to start a professional career.
This course explores key concepts for Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and basic network troubleshooting. Learn about the physical, data link, and network layers and how they work together to provide end-to-end connectivity. Understand how IP addresses are calculated and assigned. Then practice your troubleshooting skills to keep a network up and running.