(F1) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basics

Course Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basics

Duration: 8 Hours

Course Modalities:

• In-Classroom (166 West Main Street, Suite 204B, Mesa, AZ 85201)

Welcome to AI Gurus Academy.  Our AI Basics course is offered at a special low price to ensure this introductory program is financially accessible to everyone.

AI Basics is a full-day, foundational course that introduces essential AI concepts, terminology, and tools in a practical and accessible way. Through real-world examples, guided demonstrations, and discussion-based learning, participants will develop confidence in understanding and talking about AI. 

The course emphasizes conceptual understanding over technical detail, helping learners recognize AI capabilities, limitations, risks, and opportunities. By the end of the day, participants will be able to engage with AI tools thoughtfully, ask informed questions, and make better decisions about AI use in their roles and organizations. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand what artificial intelligence is—and clearly distinguish it from myths and misconceptions 
• Recognize common AI terms and concepts used in business and everyday tools 
• Identify where AI is already being used in the workplace and daily life 
• Understand how generative AI tools (such as chat-based assistants) work at a high level 
• Evaluate the benefits and limitations of AI tools without technical expertise 
• Use AI tools responsibly, ethically, and with appropriate human judgment 
• Communicate more confidently about AI with colleagues, leaders, and vendors

Modules

• What Is Artificial Intelligence (and What It Is Not) 
• A Brief History of AI and Why It Matters Today 
• Understanding AI Vocabulary Without the Jargon 
• Generative AI and Everyday AI Tools 
• How AI Is Used in the Workplace 
• Risks, Limitations, and Common Pitfalls of AI
• Responsible and Ethical Use of AI
• Getting Started with AI—Practical Next Steps 
• Final Exam

AI Gurus Academy is Arizona’s leading AI and robotics training provider, delivering motion capture–enabled and hands-on education across Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, with online training available worldwide. Our programs now integrate advanced robotics systems training using the Asimov humanoid platform from Menlo Research, giving learners direct exposure to real-world robotic operation, perception, behavior design, and autonomous systems.

AI Gurus Academy provides applied artificial intelligence training, robotics education, and motion capture–enabled learning for individuals, creators, and organizations. We serve students, professionals, and employers across Arizona while supporting global learners through virtual instruction. We are the premier choice for individuals and organizations seeking to upskill in AI, robotics, and intelligent system deployment.

Our expanded programs cover AI fundamentals, applied AI workflows, generative AI, automation, computer vision, robotics systems, robot operation and control, perception systems, behavior design, and autonomous robotics. Training combines real-world instruction with hands-on interaction using the Asimov humanoid robot, enabling learners to understand how AI integrates with physical systems in production environments.

Our motion capture studio supports AI and robotics training across the Phoenix metro, including Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Chandler, enabling advanced learning in: AI-driven animation and simulation; computer vision and human movement modeling; robotics perception and sensor integration; AI for gaming, XR, robotics, and digital humans; and motion data for machine learning, autonomy development, and synthetic data generation.