#LifelongLearning News Archive
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Extended Education
Ponder the future of AI and lifelong learning
August 15, 2023 —
“AI is evolving much faster than we can anticipate. It is necessary to be aware and identify the opportunities and challenges, and how we will appropriately respond.” - Rod Lastra
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Extended Education
Consider the future of AI and how to work with it
July 10, 2023 —
This fall, learn about AI and lifelong learning at a series of free webinars offered by UM Extended Education, and understand the possibilities with a micro-certificate to be offered early next year.
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Extended Education
Preparing for the future with micro-certificates
December 13, 2022 —
“Micro-credentials like these micro-certificates can play an important role, complement a degree, be stand-alone and provide employers with what they are looking for.” – Rod Lastra
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Extended Education
Extended Education UM Alumni Benefit offers first course at a discount
December 6, 2022 —
Sometimes one course is all you need.
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Extended Education
Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Solutions
November 16, 2022 —
"This program provides a basic understanding of what’s possible and how you can apply it. AI is such an effective and useful area for business.” - Briana Brownell
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Extended Education
Preparing for a future powered by technology
November 10, 2022 —
“Algorithms and data sets are becoming part of the new business model. They require new skills and new ways of learning.” - Rod Lastra
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Extended Education
Facilitating Older Adult Learning
November 2, 2022 —
“It’s not a whole degree. In a short time, you get a lot of knowledge and skills.” - Michelle Porter