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The BBB AI Hub is built on the belief that advancing AI literacy requires more than one organization working alone. It requires a strong ecosystem of trusted partners who bring expertise, reach, credibility, and shared commitment to the future of our region.

Build confidence. Create momentum. Shape your future.

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LEVEL 1

Foundation

Build confidence.

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Best for: New or occasional AI users

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Tool access:  Free AI tools are enough

Foundation classes are for beginners and occasional AI users. These classes help you understand what AI is, how it works, what it can and cannot do, and how to begin using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, and Canva AI with confidence.


This level is ideal if you are new to AI, unsure where to start, or using AI only a few times per week. Free AI tools are usually enough for these classes.

Who this level is for

  • Small business owners exploring AI for the first time
  • Nonprofit professionals who want practical support
  • Educators and students learning AI basics
  • Entrepreneurs looking for simple productivity tools
  • Anyone who feels curious but cautious about AI

You will learn how to

  • Understand basic AI terms and concepts
  • Use AI for writing, brainstorming, planning, and research support
  • Write clear beginner prompts
  • Recognize what AI does well and where it can make mistakes
  • Fact-check AI responses
  • Use AI responsibly and ethically
  • Protect basic privacy and sensitive information
  • Identify simple ways AI can save time in everyday work

Common skills covered

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AI Basics

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Generative AI Fundamentals

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Beginner Prompting

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Everyday Productivity

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Writing and Communication Support

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Responsible AI Use

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Fact-Checking and Human Review

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Simple Business, Nonprofit, Education, and Personal Use Cases

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Level 2

Application

Create momentum.

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Best for: You use AI daily or want to make AI part of your normal work.

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Tool access:  Paid AI account recommended.

Application classes are for people who know the basics and are ready to use AI in real work. These classes focus on practical implementation: better prompting, workflow improvement, automation, AI agents, content creation, marketing, operations, customer service, and productivity.


This level is ideal if you are using AI daily or want to make AI part of your regular workflow. A paid AI account is recommended for many of these classes so you can follow along with more advanced tools and features.

Who this level is for

  • Daily AI users
  • Small business owners ready to improve operations
  • Nonprofit teams using AI for fundraising, grants, or communications
  • Educators building AI-supported workflows
  • Entrepreneurs creating repeatable systems
  • Marketing, operations, customer service, and administrative professionals
  • People ready to move from experimentation to execution

You will learn how to

  • Write stronger prompts for real work
  • Build reusable prompt templates
  • Use AI to improve marketing and content creation
  • Automate repetitive tasks
  • Create simple AI agents and assistants
  • Use AI for customer service and internal workflows
  • Summarize documents and data
  • Build practical business workflows
  • Use AI for fundraising, grant writing, newsletters, and outreach
  • Evaluate AI outputs with better judgment and quality control

Common skills covered

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Prompt engineering

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Role prompting and structured prompting

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Workflow automation

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AI agents and assistants

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Marketing with AI

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AI for operations

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AI for customer service

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Content creation

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Data summaries and insights

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Reusable prompt libraries

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Business process improvement

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Human review and quality control

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Level 3

Innovation

Shape your future.

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Best for: You use AI daily to hourly and are ready to lead, build, or innovate.

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Tool access:  Paid or advanced AI tools needed.

Innovation classes are for experienced AI users, leaders, builders, and organizations ready for advanced strategy and implementation. These classes focus on AI leadership, governance, risk management, advanced agents, automation systems, organizational transformation, AI policy, and emerging skills like vibe coding.


This level is ideal if you are using AI daily to hourly, leading AI adoption, building internal tools, managing organizational risk, or designing AI strategy for a business, nonprofit, school, or team.

Who this level is for

  • Experienced AI users
  • Business and nonprofit leaders
  • Executives and managers
  • AI champions inside organizations
  • Educators and administrators leading AI adoption
  • Entrepreneurs building AI-enabled products or services
  • Teams developing AI policies, systems, or implementation plans
  • People ready for advanced tools, strategy, and innovation

You will learn how to

  • Create an AI strategy for your organization
  • Develop responsible AI policies
  • Understand AI governance and risk management
  • Build advanced AI agents and automations
  • Use AI for strategic decision-making
  • Explore vibe coding and no-code/low-code development
  • Design internal AI assistants
  • Plan organizational AI implementation
  • Evaluate privacy, security, and ethical risks
  • Lead teams through AI transformation
  • Create AI adoption roadmaps
  • Build innovation systems that evolve with technology

Common skills covered

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AI strategy

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AI governance

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AI policy development

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Risk management

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Advanced agents

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Advanced automation

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Vibe coding

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Organizational implementation

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AI leadership

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AI decision intelligence

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Scenario planning

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Responsible innovation

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Internal AI systems

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AI transformation planning

How to Choose Your Level

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Start with Foundation if:

You are new to AI, use it occasionally, or want a clear beginner-friendly starting point.

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Choose Application if:

You already understand the basics and want to use AI to improve real work, workflows, marketing, operations, productivity, or customer service.

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Choose Innovation if:

You are an experienced user, leader, or builder ready for strategy, governance, advanced agents, automation, vibe coding, or organizational transformation.

Learning Pathway Summary

Foundation

Build confidence.

Learn the basics, understand AI, write beginner prompts, and use AI responsibly.

Application

Create momentum.

Apply AI to real work through prompting, automation, workflows, agents, marketing, operations, and productivity.

Innovation

Shape your future.

Lead AI strategy, governance, advanced implementation, organizational transformation, and responsible innovation.

No matter where you start, the BBB AI Hub gives you a clear path forward — from understanding AI, to applying it in real work, to leading innovation in the AI-driven economy.


This structure aligns with the Hub’s planned tiered learning model: beginner foundations, intermediate applied skills, and advanced leadership and innovation pathways.