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Junior AI Explorers

A safe, creative introduction to patterns, prompts and responsible AI.

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Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 3 hrs/week

Duration
3 weeks
Effort
3 hrs/week
Lessons
20
Hands-on exercises
20
Projects
1
Language
en

What you’ll learn

Skills you can put to work.

From Blocks to Python

Web Pages with HTML & CSS

App Inventor: Build a Mobile App

AI & Machine Learning for Teens

Syllabus

Every module, step by step.

4 modules · 25 lessons · 8 hours · 1 graded project

485 minutes of guided lesson time.

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Module 1 · 6 lessons · 1.8 hoursHow computers spot patternsModule 1 of 4 in Junior AI Explorers.

  1. Overview and set-up

    Overview and set-up — How computers spot patterns in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  2. Core concepts

    Core concepts — How computers spot patterns in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  3. Worked example

    Worked example — How computers spot patterns in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  4. Hands-on practice

    Hands-on practice — How computers spot patterns in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  5. Common pitfalls

    Common pitfalls — How computers spot patterns in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  6. Module quiz: How computers spot patterns

    Check what you learned in How computers spot patterns before moving on.

    Quiz · Locked

    10 min
Module 2 · 6 lessons · 1.8 hours LockedAsk AI responsiblyModule 2 of 4 in Junior AI Explorers.

  1. Overview and set-up

    Overview and set-up — Ask AI responsibly in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  2. Core concepts

    Core concepts — Ask AI responsibly in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  3. Worked example

    Worked example — Ask AI responsibly in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  4. Hands-on practice

    Hands-on practice — Ask AI responsibly in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  5. Common pitfalls

    Common pitfalls — Ask AI responsibly in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  6. Module quiz: Ask AI responsibly

    Check what you learned in Ask AI responsibly before moving on.

    Quiz · Locked

    10 min
Module 3 · 6 lessons · 1.8 hours LockedApplied practiceModule 3 of 4 in Junior AI Explorers.

  1. Overview and set-up

    Overview and set-up — Applied practice in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  2. Core concepts

    Core concepts — Applied practice in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  3. Worked example

    Worked example — Applied practice in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  4. Hands-on practice

    Hands-on practice — Applied practice in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  5. Common pitfalls

    Common pitfalls — Applied practice in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  6. Module quiz: Applied practice

    Check what you learned in Applied practice before moving on.

    Quiz · Locked

    10 min
Module 4 · 7 lessons · 2.6 hours LockedAdvanced techniquesModule 4 of 4 in Junior AI Explorers.

  1. Overview and set-up

    Overview and set-up — Advanced techniques in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  2. Core concepts

    Core concepts — Advanced techniques in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  3. Worked example

    Worked example — Advanced techniques in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  4. Hands-on practice

    Hands-on practice — Advanced techniques in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  5. Common pitfalls

    Common pitfalls — Advanced techniques in Junior AI Explorers.

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    20 min

  6. Module quiz: Advanced techniques

    Check what you learned in Advanced techniques before moving on.

    Quiz · Locked

    10 min

  7. Graded project: Junior AI Explorers

    Apply everything from Junior AI Explorers in one graded, portfolio-ready build.

    Graded project · Locked

    45 min

Applied learning project

Make the learning visible.

Use Graded project: Junior AI Explorers to apply this course to a practical challenge. You’ll finish with a clear solution and the reasoning behind your choices.

Apply the course’s core skillMake and explain practical decisionsCreate evidence you can share
Daniel O., Data & analytics

Your instructor

Daniel O.

Data & analytics

Turns real African data problems into practical lessons learners can apply immediately.

Brian Okello, Yiga learner

“The course content made machine learning understandable, and the practice kept me moving.”

Brian Okello

Software developer, Kampala

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