PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) presents a hands-on, beginner-friendly AI course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 26 through Nov. 13.

 

Sessions will be held from 5:45-8:45 p.m. To apply for the course, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/ai and complete a workforce trainings application form. 

 

The course is designed for adults looking to develop career-ready skills by effectively integrating AI into learning and work. Participants will explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence in an accessible and practical way, gaining a strong foundation in AI concepts while focusing on safe and responsible AI usage. 

 

Throughout the course, students will get direct experience with cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT and low- or no-code platforms facilitated with Docker Desktop. Key topics include prompt engineering, understanding AI models, and leveraging AI for coding, research, and automation. Students will also work with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and agentic AI, explore AI-powered workflows, and dive into machine learning fundamentals — all while maintaining a strong focus on ethical AI use and its limitations. 

 

Completing the AI Essentials course opens doors to a wide range of job opportunities for people just starting out, switching careers, or boosting their current role in areas of employment including: 

 

 

For more information, email workforce@berkshirecc.edu or call (413) 236-2115.