September 20 through November 1, 2025. Six Saturdays 1:30-4:30pm (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1).

The IEEE North Jersey Section Communications Society Chapter is offering a course entitled
“Practical Generative AI: A Hands-On Introduction for Technical Professionals”. 

This six-week introductory course in Generative AI is designed for a technical audience 
with no prior specialization in AI or machine learning. It provides a practical, 
hands-on approach to understanding how generative models like large language models (LLMs) 
work and how they can be applied across tasks involving text, code, images, and video. 

The course begins with foundational concepts, including the evolution of generative AI, 
and moves into core mechanics such as tokenization, transformers, and prompt engineering. 
Participants explore both the capabilities and limitations of tools like ChatGPT, 
Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, and various APIs. The course will include some suggested 
projects using freely tools such as Gemini and AWS.

Each week combines a lecture with interactive demos and assignments to reinforce learning 
through real-world use cases. The latter weeks focus on building simple GenAI-powered 
apps and understanding limitations such as bias, hallucinations, and data privacy. 
The course wraps up with future directions in AI and equips participants with the skills 
to responsibly use and to integrate generative models into their own technical workflows.

The IEEE North Jersey Section’s Communications Society Chapter can arrange for providing IEEE CEUs – Continuing Education Units (for a $5 charge) upon completion of the course.  Course prices: $75 for Undergrad/Grad/Life/ComSoc members, $100 for IEEE members, $150 for non-IEEE members.  If paying by check, make payee out to “IEEE North Jersey Section”.