Practical AI Readiness Training for Home, Work and Your Next Job
Two online training programs built for people without a technical background. Eligible residents of West Des Moines, Iowa can complete the full program, earn certificates and badges and start putting AI to work right away, with no out-of-pocket cost.
- 100% online
- Self-paced curriculum
- Certificates and badges on completion
- No technical background or experience required
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Training That Ends With Something You Can Show
You finish with certificates and badges, a portfolio of real projects and the confidence to use AI in your day-to-day work.
Built for Non-Technical Learners
No coding and no prior AI experience needed. You will need a computer and reliable internet access. If you are comfortable with email and a web browser, you are ready to start.
Learn by Doing
Every week you apply what you learn to a real task from your own work or job search, so you graduate with proof of skill you can put to work right away.
Fits Around Your Schedule
Coursework is self-paced and fully online. Live sessions and weekly check-ins keep you moving without taking over your calendar.
Real People in Your Corner
You are never learning alone. The gener8tor Skills team and industry experts are there each week to answer questions and keep you on track.
Credentials Employers Recognize
Graduate with gener8tor certificates and badges plus a portfolio of finished AI projects to share with employers, clients or your own team.
Backed by gener8tor
gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that has supported founders, workers and leaders across the country. Skills brings that same hands-on approach to AI training.
From Registration to Your First Week in 4 Steps
Registering takes a few minutes and there is no fee. Our team handles the eligibility check, so all you have to do is pick a program and show up.
Choose Your Program-
Pick the Program That Fits You
AI for Everyone adds career coaching and job search support. AI for Professionals is a lighter, choose-your-path option for people applying AI in their current role.
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Register in a Few Minutes
Complete a short registration form. There is no application fee and no commitment beyond your time.
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We Confirm Your Eligibility
A member of our team will reach out to confirm you meet the requirements set by the partners who fund the program for residents of West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Start Learning
Get access to your self-paced curriculum, meet your cohort and complete your first hands-on project in week 1.
Choose the Program That Fits Your Goals
Both programs are fully online, hands-on and offered at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible residents of West Des Moines, Iowa. Pick the one that matches where you are today.
For job seekers and career changers
AI for Everyone
Build confidence with AI at work and at home, with 1:1 career coaching and job placement support built into every week.
- 6Weeks
- 10-15Hours per week
- 1gener8tor certificate plus other badges upon completion
What Is Included
- Self-paced curriculum with 40+ hours of on-demand video and 140+ downloadable resources
- Weekly 1:1 career coaching sessions
- Live Lunch and Learns with industry experts
- Resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile coaching
- Mock interviews and interview preparation
- Online hiring events, an exclusive job board and lifetime alumni support
Your 6 Weeks
- Week 1: KickoffLearn how AI works, set up your tools and pick a real use case to build on.
- Week 2: ResumesWrite and sharpen your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile with AI writing tools.
- Weeks 3-4: Career ExplorationUse AI to research roles and employers, prep job applications and build your use case project.
- Week 5: Mock InterviewsPractice with AI-generated interview questions and feedback, then refine with your coach.
- Week 6: Finish and GraduateComplete your coursework, submit your use case project and earn your certificate.
Best for you if: you are looking for a new role, changing careers or want structured support turning AI skills into your next job.
Register for AI for EveryoneFor working professionals
AI for Professionals
Choose 4 of 6 skill badges, complete 4 real projects and earn your certificate in 4 weeks, on a schedule that fits around a full-time job.
- 4Weeks
- 4-5Hours per week
- 4 of 6Skill badges, your choice
What Is Included
- Self-paced curriculum covering applied AI fundamentals
- 1 badge sprint each week, applied to a real goal from your work
- A finished portfolio artifact and digital badge for every sprint
- Knowledge check to confirm each skill before you move on
- Full AI for Professionals certificate after your 4th badge
Pick Any 4 Badges
- AI Literate
- Prompt Engineering Practitioner
- AI Productivity Specialist
- AI Content Creator
- AI Multimedia Creator
- AI Business Builder
Best for you if: you are employed and want practical AI skills you can use in your role right away, with a lighter weekly commitment.
Register for AI for ProfessionalsNot sure which one is right for you? Register for the program that feels closest. Our team will help you decide when we reach out to confirm your eligibility.
Skills You Will Actually Use
The curriculum is built around the ways people already use AI at work, so what you practice on Monday is useful by Friday.
Understand
Know how AI works, where it goes wrong and how to use it responsibly.
- Generative AI fundamentals
- Prompt engineering
- Spotting and correcting AI errors
- Responsible use, bias and copyright
- Research and source verification
Create
Produce polished work faster, from a first draft to a finished asset.
- Content and marketing
- Brand voice and branding
- Presentations and briefs
- AI image and art tools
- AI voice and video tools
- Resumes and cover letters
Automate
Take repetitive work off your plate and build simple AI-powered workflows.
- Productivity and weekly planning
- Meeting summaries
- Custom GPTs and AI assistants
- Automation with Zapier and Make
- Data-driven decisions
- AI business and automation plans
Topics vary by program. AI for Everyone covers the full core curriculum. AI for Professionals encourages you to choose the 4 badges most relevant to your role.
What Graduates Say
"It frames the importance of exploring the tool and staying educated in the current trends and capabilities in AI. Awareness is the first step towards usage and advancement in using technology and I feel much more aware and prepared."
ChristiAI for Leaders graduate
"I have a better baseline understanding of AI, ethical uses, and steps for implementing in a business setting. I also have expanded ideas on ways it could be implemented in the workplace."
JeanineAI for Leaders graduate
Common Questions
Still have one we did not cover? Email us at skills@gener8tor.com and a member of the team will get back to you.
Is the program really provided at no cost?
Yes, for eligible participants. Both programs are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible residents of West Des Moines, Iowa, made possible by private funding. There is no fee to register.
How do I know if I am eligible?
Register for the program you are interested in and our team will contact you to confirm eligibility based on the requirements set by our program partners. You do not need to figure this out before you register.
What do I need to join?
A computer and reliable internet access. The program does not provide subscriptions or paid AI tools, so you will create free personal accounts for the tools used in the hands-on activities.
Do I need a technical background?
No. Both programs are designed for non-technical people. If you are comfortable using email and a web browser, you have everything you need to get started.
How much time does it take each week?
AI for Everyone runs 6 weeks at roughly 10 to 15 hours per week, including coaching sessions and live events. AI for Professionals runs 4 weeks at roughly 4 to 5 hours per week. Coursework for both programs is self-paced, so you choose when to do it.
Is any part of the program in person?
No. Both programs are 100% online. Live sessions, coaching and events all happen remotely, so you can participate from home or work.
What do I earn when I finish?
AI for Everyone graduates earn a gener8tor certification and various badges. AI for Professionals graduates earn a digital badge for each of the completed skills plus the full AI for Professionals certificate. Both programs end with real projects you can share with employers.
Which program should I choose?
Choose AI for Everyone if you are job searching, changing careers or want career coaching alongside the AI training. Choose AI for Professionals if you are currently employed and want to apply AI in your role on a lighter schedule. If you are unsure, register for the closest fit and we will help you decide.
Ready to Put AI to Work?
Registration takes a few minutes and there is no fee. Choose your program, and our team will reach out to confirm your eligibility and get you started.
Questions? Contact us at skills@gener8tor.com. Want to see what else we offer? Explore other gener8tor programs.
Provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible residents of West Des Moines, Iowa, made possible by private funding.
Ask us anything.
Curious about eligibility, schedule, or what to expect? Send us a note and a member of our team will get back to you within one business day.