Introducing the AI Community Learning Program: Play with AI, Make Friends, and Have Fun!

Introducing the AI Community Learning Program: Play with AI, Make Friends, and Have Fun (All in Just 10 Minutes a Day)

Who says learning AI has to be serious? With our new AI Community Learning Program, we’re all about keeping things light, fun, and engaging! Imagine spending just 10 minutes a day, for 10 days, playing with some of the coolest AI tools out there—and connecting with a bunch of other curious minds while you’re at it.

This program is completely FREE, and we’ll be using the free features or free credits of the tools we’ve selected for you—so no need to worry about any costs while you dive into AI fun!

This program is perfect for beginners and intermediate AI enthusiasts looking to explore and build their AI skills in a fun, hands-on way. No prior technical experience is required.

Forget hours of boring lectures. This program is all about hands-on fun, where you’ll experiment with AI alongside 29 other AI adventurers. By the end, you’ll be dropping fun AI facts and tricks like a pro!

What’s in store?

• 10-Minute Daily AI Playtime: Each day, you’ll dive into a fun, easy-to-use AI tool—whether it’s generating songs, animating characters, creating a podcast, or making AI-powered videos. It’s all about having a good time, and maybe surprising yourself with what AI can do!
• Access to Free AI Resources: Along the way, you’ll get a curated list of free AI goodies—courses, prompts, templates, and more—to help you keep the fun going even after the program wraps up. It’s your go-to guide for playing with AI whenever you want.
• Join Fellow AI Adventurers: It’s not just about the tools—it’s about the people you’ll meet. You’ll be learning and laughing with a small cohort of 30 other curious individuals, sharing discoveries, AI jokes, and tips. Think of it as a fun, mini-AI club where everyone’s just here to play and explore.
• Delivered via Microsoft Teams: All the fun happens right in a Teams (Consumer) community—no complicated setups, just log in, play, and chat with your group. Share your creations, ask questions, and enjoy exploring AI together.

Time Commitment: To get the most out of communal learning, we ask participants to spend around 10 minutes a day for 10 days (Nov 4-17, 2024) on mini projects (one per day, Monday to Friday). You have the flexibility to complete them at your own pace—there’s no set time each day. If you fall behind, you can catch up on weekends. Complete at least 5 projects to earn your certificate of completion before program ends.

By the end of these 10 days, you’ll have flexed your AI muscles, built new connections, and earned a shiny badge to show off your new AI skills! Plus, there are a handful of surprise prizes waiting for the top participants at the end of the program. It’s quick, fun, and totally stress-free—come play with us!

Heads up! This alpha program is small and likely to fill up fast. To keep it fair, we’ll do a lucky draw to pick the final group. Want better odds? Share this program on LinkedIn to increase your chances of getting in! It’s exclusive, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun!

Timeline

• • Oct 23, 2024: Application opens
  • Oct 27, 2024: Application closes (due 11:59pm PT)
  • Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2024: Finalize founding cohort members
  • Nov 4 – Nov 17, 2024: 10-Day Challenge begins!

Missed Out This Time?

No worries! Join our waitlist to be the first to know about upcoming programs and future learning cohorts. If you’re an advanced AI practitioner (e.g., have hands-on experience implementing AI solutions or lead AI-driven projects at work), we’d especially love to hear from you. Complete our quick form to connect with tailored community learning opportunities that align with your expertise.

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Questions?

Contact us at AICommunityLearning@Microsoft.com