Designed for small business owners, general managers, and operations leads, this practical session empowers non-technical professionals to integrate AI tools that save time, reduce costs, and enhance customer service. Participants will receive a clear overview of accessible, budget-friendly AI solutions and learn to build a live AI agent tailored to customer support or back-office functions. With guided instruction on Microsoft Copilot and other plug-and-play platforms, attendees will leave with an operational AI tool, insights into immediate ROI, and the confidence to apply AI across daily business processes. Participants should bring a laptop, sample business documents or workflows, and access to their Microsoft or Google workspace.
This seminar for K-12 educators covers the integration of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and Google Gemini into teaching practices. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to create lesson plans, rubrics, and assignments using AI. The session includes demonstrations of AI applications in classrooms and discussions on ethical AI use. The goal is to enhance teaching efficiency and student learning through AI technologies.
Unlock the power of Perplexity AI, a real-time, citation-driven search tool that enhances research, fact-checking, and professional decision-making. Unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity retrieves up-to-date information with sources. This course teaches learners how to optimize AI-assisted research, validate insights, and apply Perplexity for data analysis, content creation, and business strategy.
Designed for those writing grant proposals or fundraising campaigns, this session shows how AI can support storytelling, donor communication, and funding success. Learn how to use AI tools to identify potential funding opportunities, draft persuasive proposals, and tailor your message to align with funder priorities. This hands-on session provides prompt techniques that save time, improve clarity, and help your organization stand out.
Explores the fundamentals of Human Machine Interface (HMI) software and hardware. Students will learn about configuring communication with programmable controllers and project settings. Students will create and edit displays, browse tags and/or global objects and connections. Additional topics include trending, data logging, alarms, and animations.
Introduces fundamentals with NFPA Standards the student will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software. Activities include create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, they are introduced to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases.
Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.
Explores two main topic areas: PLC and HMI machine applications. The learner will demonstrate the ability to learn to program a PLC they have not worked with before as well as an HMI they have not worked with before. The learner will integrate the study of curriculum, technical manuals, help files and previous knowledge to demonstrate their ability to learn new technology. Learner will develop several PLC applications and several HMI applications integrated with the PLC.
Organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) applications. This course provides opportunities for learners to organize and develop FactoryTalk View SE applications. During class, learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills used to create/build graphic displays. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and security, trend data, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Client. Learners will also work with RSLinx Enterprise communications software
This session is designed to help nonprofit leaders explore practical ways to use AI to better serve their communities. Learn how generative AI can support program planning, improve communication with stakeholders, streamline day-to-day operations, and amplify your mission. Through real-world examples and guided practice, you'll discover how to use AI to increase efficiency, strengthen outreach, and maximize impact with limited resources.
This hands-on workshop equips early-stage founders, technical cofounders, and product leads with the knowledge and tools to strategically integrate AI into their startups from day one. Participants will explore AI frameworks and startup-specific tools, collaborate with peers, and build a functional AI agent tailored to a core business function. The course includes expert support, a live demo, and practical takeaways such as an AI implementation roadmap and a compliance and policy checklist to guide responsible, scalable adoption.
Introduces the concept of looking at a current outdated automation process or future automation process and understanding how to correctly specify the hardware components that will be used to update the machine or process with today’s automation technology. The concept of creating and writing a project proposal will also be covered.
Focuses on the concept of programming and using vision guided robotic systems. Both remote hard mounted vision systems and robot mounted vision systems will be introduced. Learners will learn how to create vision programs and configure the robot to work with the camera system to allow storage and bin picking applications. Both 2D and 3D camera systems will be introduced.
Provides the learner the skills necessary to engineer and design a product manufacturing solution using SMART manufacturing equipment, concepts & simulation.
Continuation of SCADA Systems 1, learners will organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) network/server-based application. Learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create/build detailed graphic displays, trend charts and data logs. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and set up system security, build data logs, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Network Distributed Application.
